If you're torn between delftware vs. blue willow or you have no idea what the difference is, here's how to identify these vintage ceramics AND why you need them in your home!
This video will answer your questions around "what is delftware?" and what makes deft blue, delft porcelain, blue pottery, blue and white china, blue willow, blue will ceramics, and vintage china so unique. Spoiler alert: it's not all the same!
Delftware comes from the Netherlands, but you can also find influences from China, Italy, France, and more! The same is true about blue willow. Each country has made these designs their own, and that's what makes them so special.
Timestamps:
00:00-00:43 – Intro
00:44-02:05 – What is delftware?
02:06-03:10 – How to style delftware
03:11-04:46 – What is blue willow?
04:47-05:40 – Not all blue and white is the same
05:41-06:10 – Outro
*This week I am pulling out a never released video from our vault! I am sharing a throwback that explains the one color palette that I never design a space without that comes from my love for delftware and blue willow style. This video comes from our VIP client library that I have recently been pulling from to share with you every #FlashbackFriday, but this is such a good topic that I had to make a new blog about it!
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Amitha Verma
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I am sharing a throwback that explains the one color palette that I never design a space without that comes from my love for delftware and blue willow style. This video comes from our VIP client library that I have recently been pulling from to share with you! Did you know that there was a difference between delftware and blue willow? Do you have a preference or is it all the same to you? let me know in the comments! 🤗
Hi Amitha, Another great video, Blue willow decor is gorgeous. I have a collection of that decor as well. Great ideas. You can always use them anywhere in your home. Check out my French Country Blue and white decor Vignettes. I have 2 videos. TFS have bless week 🙏💙🤍 PAT XOXO
Blue willow is definitely a favorite of mine to collect. Your vignettes are very inspiring! I love your love for antiques, French country, gold, and chalk painted furniture. I can see some of our overlap 😉 Thanks for watching ❤️
@Farmhouse by Amitha Thanks again, you saw videos so glad you liked them 😀you leave a comment will love it. I been watching your old videos. So much inspiration. TFS have blessed week 🙏🥰
You will definitely see me pop into your comments section here and there. Thanks for reaching out, Pat! I love your style ❤️
I love the Delftware. You explained details today that I was unsure of. Thanks for the info, and as always, you helped me with my decorating.
Thanks for information about Delft. It has such a beautiful cobalt color. I enjoy your videos and I have become a better decorator with your help. Once again, thanks. .
LaJoyce, your comments made my day! I love knowing that I was able to teach you something new and help you become a more confident decorator. That’s why I do what I do, and comments like yours are what encourage me to continue making content like this. Thanks as always for watching, LaJoyce ❤️
Loved this informative video Amitha! you learn something new every day I guess 🙂
I am obsessed with the idea of having a long rustic beaten wood farm table with a Delft top
That contrast sounds like a dream 😍 I’m so glad that you were able to learn something new from this video, and hopefully kickstart a new appreciation for delft and blue willow. Thanks for watching, Ignacio ❤️
Que bonito todo ,saludos Amitha 🤗🤗
Gracias por mirar, Adelita ❤️
I love, love, love this stuff. I am an avid thrifter and I am constantly finding beautiful pieces.
It’s such a special feeling to be able to identify these styles and understand their history when browsing thrift stores and antique shops. These pieces will always have my heart ❤️
You need a new camera! The video quality is so awful I couldn’t pay attention to the content.
Haha I agree that while this *is* quality content, the camera quality is not the best. However, I made note of that in the description of this video that says: _”This week I am pulling out a never released video from our vault! I am sharing a throwback that explains the one color palette that I never design a space without that comes from my love for delftware and blue willow style. This video comes from our VIP client library that I have recently been pulling from to share with you every __#FlashbackFriday__, but this is such a good topic that I had to make a new blog about it!”_ Thanks for watching and for your feedback!
Enjoyed your video very much. I believe Blue Willow is a specific pattern and refers to a story about two lovers and the father wouldn’t let her daughter be with the man she lived. Both eventually killed themselves and they are represented by two birds. My understanding is that Blue Willow wasn’t made in China but originated in England in mid 19th century and grew to such popularity that several makers throughout Europe, Japan and the United states started making it into the mid 20th century. They are quite collectable, basically the same pattern but different in subtle ways and have different marks . The older ones tend to be unmarked and have a lighter color