====== Quimper (HB-Henriot) ======

**Quimper Pottery** (pronounced "kam-pair"), produced by HB-Henriot in Brittany, France, has been hand-painting earthenware since 1690. It is world-renowned for its folk-art aesthetic and depiction of traditional Breton life.

===== 1. The "Petit Breton" Figure =====
The hallmark of Quimper is the hand-painted depiction of the **"Petit Breton"**—male and female figures in 19th-century regional costumes. These characters are surrounded by floral motifs known as the "old Quimper" style.

===== 2. Artistic Signature =====
Each piece is signed by the artist who painted it, often accompanied by the initials "HB" (Hubaudière-Bousquet). This makes every bowl and platter a collectible piece of French folk art.

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**See Also:**
  * [[:en:materials:earthenware|Traditional Hand-Painted Earthenware]]
  * [[:en:items:specialty_dishes|Bol à Prénom: The Signature Name Bowl]]

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