About Delft Imari or Delft Pijanacker Style
Imari porcelain, originally from Japan, became highly sought after in Europe during the late 17th century. Dutch traders brought these intricately decorated wares back to Holland, where their bold red, blue, and gold patterns inspired local Delft potters to replicate the designs. Imari pieces are notable for their luxurious color palette and the use of gold accents, which required a two-stage firing process: the blue underglaze was fired first at a high temperature, while the red and gold overglaze was applied afterward and fired again at a lower temperature. This technique—particularly the use of 24-karat gold for the detailing—made these pieces considerably more costly to produce, contributing to their rarity and value today.
About Jaap Heinen
Jaap Heinen is a Dutch ceramicist associated with Heinen Delfts Blauw, the family-run studio founded in 1975 that helped revive Delft pottery production in the Netherlands during the late 20th century. The workshop is known for hand-painted ceramics executed in traditional Delft and Imari-inspired palettes, maintaining tin-glaze techniques while introducing contemporary interpretations of historic Dutch and Japanese motifs. Heinen’s work often blends cobalt blue, iron red, and gilt accents in patterns that reference the classical Pijnacker style, a Dutch decorative tradition rooted in 18th- and 19th-century interpretations of Japanese porcelain. Pieces from the studio remain collectible for their craftsmanship and for their role in the modern continuation of Delft pottery.
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