Blue willow

Do you have a collection of Blue Willow china sitting in your home? Be sure to check out all the surprising facts behind the classic design!

'Two birds flying high, A Chinese vessel, sailing by. A bridge with three men, sometimes four, A willow tree, hanging o'er. A Chinese temple, there it stands, Built upon the river sands. An apple tree, with apples on, A crooked fence to end my song.' No one knows the origin of this classic English children's rhyme - even today, many people have never heard the popular story of the willow pattern. The legend says it was told in China more than a thousand years ago and brought over to England…

Blue Willow China is some of the most popular tableware in the South. Here's how to get a set of your own or find out if your current set is worth anything.

China with it's patterns can be most beguiling. No pattern could be more so than Blue Willow. The legend was created to promote the sales of Minton's original china pattern. There are several versions of the legend that have circulated, but this is my favorite. This china pattern has clearly stood the test of time, most likely due to it's fantastic marketing with this romantic story. The Willow Legend There was once a Mandarin who had a beautiful daughter, Koong-se. He employed a secretary…

Blue willow china pattern on china accessories by Churchill

These blue and white finds on Amazon are perfect for the Chinoiserie fan!

Blue willow tattoo design

This student created YouTube video tells the story read from this book... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZHCpe6TkOc Kinder Plates 3rd grade plates 4th grade plates Mrs. Rivera's clas

Learn all about one of the world's favorite china patterns in this guide to collecting vintage blue willow china.