Porzellanmanufaktur Plaue, Porcelain manufacture in Plaue, Germany.
Porzellanmanufaktur Plaue is a porcelain factory in Plaue that has practiced handcraft production since its founding. The workshop produces lithophanes along with decorative boxes, figurines, and other porcelain items.
The factory was founded in 1817 and quickly became known for its work. The introduction of lithophanes by Gottfried Henklein in the 19th century brought it international recognition.
The site is known for lithophanes, thin porcelain discs with engraved images that become visible when light shines through them. Artisans here continue to produce these works using traditional methods while creating new designs.
Visitors can watch artisans at work in the workshop, which provides insight into the production methods. The factory has a sales shop where porcelain items can be purchased directly.
Lithophanes are created through a special engraving process where the thickness of the material determines how light or dark the image areas appear when illuminated. This optical technique is time-consuming and requires great skill.
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