Boleslawiec is the town (population 43,000) in southwestern Poland where Ewa was born and grew up. It is the capital of Boleslawiec County.
Boleslawiec was first mentioned in 1201 and took part in the battles against the Mongols in 1241. After that a renewed city with city walls was established.
For a long time Boleslawiec has been famous for its pottery works. Pottery was an early trade and already in 1511 the Boleslawiec pottery guild is mentioned. This entire region has a history of pottery making dating back to the early 7th century. Early pieces from the 1700s and 1800s were used by farmers as storage pieces and had a chocolate colored glaze. At the end of the 19th century, the potters of Boleslawiec began to introduce new lines of pottery intended for use in the parlor. At the same time, they began to experiment with colored glazes, sponging techniques, and various decorations. Much of the pottery is of high-quality, hand-painted stoneware.
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For a long time Boleslawiec has been famous for its pottery works. Pottery was an early trade and already in 1511 the Boleslawiec pottery guild is mentioned. This entire region has a history of pottery making dating back to the early 7th century. Early pieces from the 1700s and 1800s were used by farmers as storage pieces and had a chocolate colored glaze. At the end of the 19th century, the potters of Boleslawiec began to introduce new lines of pottery intended for use in the parlor. At the same time, they began to experiment with colored glazes, sponging techniques, and various decorations. Much of the pottery is of high-quality, hand-painted stoneware.