Volkstedt porcelain, Porcelain manufacture in Rudolstadt, Germany.
Volkstedt porcelain is a manufactory in Rudolstadt where traditional ceramic production continues through handcrafted techniques. Visitors can observe the complete manufacturing process from raw materials to finished objects in the transparent working facility.
The manufactory was founded in 1762 after Georg Heinrich Macheleid discovered the correct porcelain composition. This beginning marked the start of a long tradition of ceramic production in Rudolstadt.
The factory creates detailed figurines and decorative pieces that tell stories of daily life and tradition. The handcrafted nature of each item shows how porcelain has been valued as both functional and artistic expression.
Plan to spend enough time following the complete production process from start to finish. Clear signage and pathways help visitors navigate through the different stages of the manufactory without missing key areas.
Every flower petal, ornament, and figure detail is shaped, painted, and finished entirely by hand. These handcrafting techniques have remained largely unchanged since the factory's origin and continue to be used today.
Inception: 1910
Industry: Manufacture of ceramic household and ornamental articles, other mining and quarrying
Operator: Porzellanfabrik Tettau GmbH
GPS coordinates: 50.71000,11.32214
Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:01
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