Hungarian Transylvania vintage folk art traditional handmade ceramic jug

Measurements:

27 cm/ 10.6" tall

18 cm 7.08" wide.

Korond History:

The Village of Korond, Transylvania   Our partner church (circled) is in the village of Korond (Hungarian) or Corund (Romanian) on the eastern side of Transylvania, in Romania.    

The first written mention of pottery manufacturing in the village is from 1613. At first potters took their works to sell at nearby fairs. Gradually they expanded their market, and by the mid-19th century, fifty potters were selling pottery to all of Transylvania. In the 20th century, the development of tourism stimulated the advancement of the manufacturing of pottery.

Today Ceramic pottery from Korond is known abroad, and the market has expanded considerably. Many shops selling pottery and other Hungarian folk art line the main street. Tourist buses frequently visit the village.