Rowe Pottery Works - Handmade Pottery
Rowe Pottery Works is a family owned business based in Cambride Wisconsin. They have been producing high quality historical pottery since 1975. When you purchase a piece of Rowe Pottery you are purchasing a quality piece of pottery which is an accurate replica of a popular historical style.
Rowe Pottery Works talented artisans will be glad to reproduce a design, photo, logo or personal message on a piece of custom pottery for you. Personalized pottery makes a great housewarming gift.
Rowe Pottery fits well with any décor and will help you transform your house into a home. In our convenient Online Store you will find rustic crafts, Country gifts, primitive candles, wreathes, potpourri, berry garlands, barn stars, punched tin lighting, handcrafted furniture and antiques to compliment your Rowe Pottery.
Interested in a custom piece of pottery or looking for a particular design? Our friendly, knowledgeable sales staff is always ready to answer any décor questions you might have. Feel free to contact us at cathy@countryporchprimitives.com
Rowe Salt Glazed Pottery
A Process Dating Back To 12th Century Germany
Rowe's salt-glaze firing process uses traditional methods to create Historical Pottery. Each piece begins as a raw lump of clay that is shaped by an artisan. After drying and hand decorating, the final step, firing, begins. Firing is a 14 hour process in which the temperature in the kiln is slowly raised to drive out the water, burn out the impurities and vitrify the clay.
The kiln will reach temperatures of up to 1,600 degrees, then the kiln is starved of its oxygen supply. When this happens the kiln will draw oxygen out of the clay, changing its color from a light terra cotta to a stark grey. The temperature continues to rise to over 2,000 degrees were it is held for 30 minutes. Now the key ingredient is added, salt is injected into the kiln. The chemical reaction that takes place produces the slight sheen of glaze. The kiln is then rapidly cooled to "freeze' the glaze locking in Rowe's signature grey color.
The Avignon Collection
Honoring Old World Tradition
In this collection you will find bold colors, creamy backgrounds and fluted shapes accompanied by looping handles.
Rowe artisans like the potters of yesteryear create vessels and containers that serve the purpose of everyday life. Heavy pitchers for drinking water, canisters to preserve the freshly ground grains, a covered crock to preserve the fall harvest. These and many more make up the Avignon Collection.
The Provincial Collection
Useful For Everyday, Elegant For Special Occassions
Golden ash tones and deep blue designs give the Provincial Collection its simple elegance. Provincial's rich color and rounded shapes create a perfect design for any occasion. This collection features designs as simple as a few swirls or a leaf on the larger pieces you will find ornate designs with blossoms or grapes. Whatever your decorating tastes Rowe has a piece of pottery to compliment your style. Stop by Country Porch Primitives or visit Rowe Pottery Works in person you will not be disappointed.
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