Anna Weatherley established a studio in Budapest, Hungary where she trained a group of highly talented master painters to create her collection of hand painted dinnerware and accessories. For many years she has focused on complex and beautiful vibrant colors and unique shapes of porcelain.
Her designs are inspired by early botanical illustrators and flower painters of the 18th century Europe (Redoute, Hooker and Ehret) as well as Dutch still-life paintings. Each piece is finished with a rich hand painted gold trim.
This method of painting is a “dying art form,” and the product of long hours of work on each object. The fine shading, the small brush strokes, the intricate details are a result of very time-consuming process. No mass-produced decal design can be compared with these hand painted designs.
Anna Weatherley’s designs have been commissioned by Anna Wintour of Vogue for Princess Diana; she also created a collection for the White House and The Blair House - the official guest house for White House dignitaries, as well as The Buckingham Palace.
Simply Polka Dot Dinner Plate, designed by Anna Weatherley, and hand painted in Anna Weatherley’s studio in Budapest Hungary by artisans whose were trained by Anna. Each piece is a true work of art, designed with intricate flowers, leaves, and insects accented by 24-karat gold and modeled after centuries old botanical art.
Measurements: 8.25 inches
Care: Hand wash only.
