Woven Rose Basket Cream Pink Belleek Ware Bev Sparks Handcrafted 1991 Florida

"Belleek Ware" Shabby Chic Feminine Fine Art - Add to a modern environment and it warms and plays off modern decor well. Warm loving whimsical decor. Belleek Ware or China; first produced in Beileek, Ireland, in the mid 19th century; is a thin delicate pottery resembling porcelian, having an iridescent or pearly glaze. "Producing a Plece of Belleek" Each piece begins by extruding clay, then cutting strains into lengths. These lengths are woven over a form covered with a damp doth. The clay is left to dry and is then removed from the form. Roses, leaves are handmade and attached. The piece is left to dry for 24 hrs, and then Fired in a kiln. Roses and leaves are then airbrushed, with an underglaze, and then fired again. As a final step the entire piece is airbrushed with a glaze and fired one last time. Each piece takes from 4 to 12 hrs. to weave and approsmately 6 days for completed product. Beautifully crafted basket in cream. Features delicate rose floral accents. Condition 1 Flaw - Last photo weave by handle has broken off. Family Estate Florida Bev Sparks 1991 Belleek Artist Collectible Rare Searched for Candlesticks in photo listed separately in closet. Bundle for Savings Offer ! Tags Hand Crafted Whimsical Belleek Spring Rose Floral Artisan Home decor Cream pink Feminine Shabby Chic Cottagecore Grandma eclectic Mothers Day Wedding Housewarming Vintage Collectible Bev Sparks BJS BJ ORIGINALS Lynn Haven, Florida Estate Sale Bundle Savings