If you enjoy unique and delicate porcelain pieces of art. The great thing about Paris is that it actually has one of the world's oldest Parisian workshops still existing in Paris. With the great respect for tradition methods such as hand painting and delicate designs can still be seen on each piece.

Many of these porcelain pieces are in fact on display at the Louvre Museum, however they are also available for purchase from the store in Paris itself. However you will find these pieces all original are not cheap at all. The creators specialize in gold relief as well as delicacy of the porcelain pieces that are created, and in many cases, each piece that is created is not created twice.

Although they will take special orders from visitors or tourists for sets of different pieces, they pride themselves on staying original in their work. And the creators emblem is embossed on the bottom of the piece so you are certain it is authentic and not a simple duplicate you might be able to find somewhere else for a much lesser price.

While everyone knows that porcelain was invented in china, it did make its way to Paris and continues as an ultimate venue for those creators who make the delicate pieces.

And in addition, bigger companies that may not be found in Paris fire their porcelain and the pieces are not hand painted.

Still in this shop that is found in Paris, they are considered the creators masterpieces and the delicate pieces each have their own personality according to the creator and they will hand paint them.

Designs can be symbols, birds, different animals, many different types of flowers and other designs, too many to mention really.

In 1738, unfortunately a synthetic form of porcelain was invented and profits were down, however those in Paris persisted and you will find that it is these creators, that sell these delicate porcelain pieces offer only the best and there is nothing synthetic whatsoever. It may take awhile to actually receive a piece that you order from a porcelain shop in Paris, however it is worth it. The real thing, hand painted and delicate, along with a certificate of authenticity and the creators emblem embossed on the bottom. If the piece has to be shipped it is carefully and delicately wrapped and insured as well, or it will be replaced. If it is broken and not due to the purchasers doings.

Some who purchase porcelain pieces from Paris, often purchase other items simply because of the beauty and delicacy that is put into every piece. The buyer believes the people who create these pieces are truly artists in their own right. Hand painting is in my no means the way of doing things anymore, for progress' sake, however these creators in Paris simply ask their customers to be patient and they will be proud of the piece they receive when its all said and done, and the porcelain piece is in their home on display. This would be a great souvenir from Paris and a great thing to do, ordering an original piece of porcelain designed just for you.