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.
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.
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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