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The term cauliflower ware pottery applies to pottery made in the form and color of cauliflowers and other fruits and vegetables. The cauliflower form for pottery was developed in the eighteenth century by Josiah Wedgwood, in cooperation with Thomas Bentley and William Greatbach in response to the leaf-patterned porcelain wares that were being made at their time and were gaining popularity. Its distinct characteristics are its vegetable and fruit shapes and green and cream-colored glazes. Pottery of this form was inspired by an eccentric sixteenth century French potter Bernard Palissy who used naturalistic motifs in his craft. Examples of cauliflower ware pottery are usually teapots, bowls, jugs and tureens. Some of the pieces can also be seen in silver, copper and gold. During Wedgwood's days, pottery resembling fruits and vegetables became popular; some pieces took the shape of apples, berries, pineapples, pears, melons, asparagus and artichokes aside from cauliflower. Other colors of glazes used were pink, brown, light blue and purple-blue.

Cauliflower ware pottery is usually dense, opaque and durable. Some examples of early cauliflower pieces have a creamware body with fruit or vegetable designs on the exterior. Cauliflower ware pottery is closely related to majolica because the cauliflower form was emulated in the last half of the nineteenth century resulting in the mentioned type of pottery. This is evident in the pieces of pottery done by Thomas Minton which became all the rage in Paris during 1855 through an exhibition. At this time, new designs were being added, like birds, cupids, lilies, flowers, shells, dolphins, corals and tree branches.Twenty years later, the Wedgwood factory began producing more formal pieces for those with more conservative tastes. The term Palissy for palissy ware was dropped and Majolica became the popular name for this naturalist class of pottery pieces and many other potteries began producing pieces in this style. Hence, it will not be uncommon to find cauliflower or other-fruit-shaped wares called majolica.

There was a time when fruit and vegetable forms, as well as bright colors, became out of fashion; this was during the 1900's up to the 1970's. However, during the 1970's and 1980's a renewed appreciation for them in pottery arose and they became popular as pieces for gardens and kitchens.

Cauliflower ware pottery has quite a character. It can be rustic, although at the same time vibrant and charming. If you have a taste for bright, colorful pieces, you might consider choosing cauliflower ware as a statement object. This is what cauliflower ware pottery and majolica are known for.Cauliflower pottery pieces are eye-catching and can give an air of cheerfulness, playfulness and even a bit of quirkiness; it can also exude an air of comfort where they are aptly located.

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