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This week I’m inspired to share some lovely examples of stenciled walls. I love how many different designs there are!

stencil :an impervious material (such as a sheet of paper, thin wax, or woven fabric) perforated with lettering or a design through which a substance (such as ink, paint, or metallic powder) is forced onto a surface to be printed

:something (such as a pattern, design, to print) that is produced by means of a stencil. Merriam-Webster

The origin of the stencil

The oldest-known stencil was found in Spain. It is a hand stencil that is more than 66,000 years old. At that time, the paint was blown over the hand to leave a handprint on the wall. In 2000 B.C., the Egyptians used leather or papyrus stencils for the first time, mainly for decorative purposes.

The Chinese pioneered the creation of a paper stencil around 105 A.D. Soon after, they applied this practice to much more delicate surfaces, such as silks and porcelains. The Japanese improved the technique by joining delicate stencils with human hair or silk. Their method of dyeing fabrics with this type of utensil is known as Katazome.

Much later, in medieval Europe, stencils were used to more easily decorate church walls. In addition, stencils spurred the mass production of manuscripts, playing cards, and illustrations for books, fabrics, and wallpaper. Even armies around the world have used this technique to mark helmets, vehicle equipment, or propaganda.

This technique allows us to save a great deal of time. It is possibly this reason why it is also very common in the world of street art. In the 1960s, artists from the United States and Europe, such as John Fekner, began to practice it. His works inspired the Parisian Blek le Rat, who has been baptized as "the father of graphite with stencil," or the British urban artist Banksy.

Another article you may enjoy: Expressive Embellishments 7.15.2020 Til next time friends be well and I’ll see you over on Instagram!

All Images and Sources Listed and Linked. Merriam-Webster and Domestika

I’ve always loved Quimper Pottery since childhood. Its simple tableware in blues, reds and yellow; depicting men, women and floral patterns have always delighted me.

For 300 years the town of Quimper has been regarding for it pottery the world over. Currently there are over 20 patterns. The ones I’m familiar with are: Henriot, Campagne, Fleuri, Fleuri Royal. Mistral Blue and Tradition.

My vintage plate gifted to me by my Mother In Law Marge. I love it…

Quimper (pronounced cam-pair) is a town in Brittany, France. It was and is home to several manufacturers of tin-glazed, faience wares. Pottery production dates back to the Gallo-Roman era.

These Candle holders and the Pedestal bowl belonged to my mother Rita.

Some history:

Henriot Quimper - Guillaume Dumaine established HR (Henriot Quimper), a third rival firm in 1778. In 1884, Jules Herniot took over the Dumaine factory. HenRiot - Porquier and Henriot Quimper merged in 1913. In the 1920s, Julie Henriot worked with Rene-Yves Creston from Air Seiz Breur, an artistic movement founded in 1923 to revive Breton arts. In 1968 HB merged with HenRiot. Each firm retained its own marks. Sales drop significantly in the 1970s. In 1983, the company faced possible liquidation. Paul Janssens, a Hollander who controlled the import of Quimper to the United States, assumed control of the company and renamed it “The New Quimper Faience.” The company revived. In October 2003, Pierre Chiron and 14 stockholders bought the company from Janssens. Michel Merle assumed the management duties. In 2011, Jean Pierre Le Goff purchased the company and renamed it HenRiot. Here is the current factory logo with link:

Here are a images of two well-known patterns.

Soliel Yellow

Henriot

I purchased this small vase about 20 years ago at the Quimper Store that was located in Stonington, CT. I love that each side has a different pattern.

Below you’ll see a vintage covered sugar bowl and a modern piece. I love seeing the old and new together. In addition the sweet vase and small platter are lovely. My sister Noreen has some terrific pieces.