«Jul» means

N O R W E G I A N H E R I TA G E
This year’s collection of Christmas ornaments
have traditional and cozy Norwegian motifs.
The Jul 2014 Porsgrund Christmas Plate is produced in the traditional blue and white colors of
the Porsgrunds Porselænsfabrik.
This year’s design is called Holy City and providing undeniable associations with Jerusalem and
the Christmas story.
«Jul» means
Christmas
NISSE
Thousands of Norwegian families serve their
traditional Christmas meals on the NISSE
china. This famous decor was drawn by the
11 year old daughter of the factory owner as
far back as 1909. The design is inspired by
the naughty and slightly
- “nisser” - the gnomes and elves of the norwegian folk tales - that live in the barns and
around the farms. The design is now a part
of the norwegian cultural heritage, and every
year the little “nisser” come
out to be part of our christmas celebrations.
www.porsgrund.com
Bogstad strå
Bogstad Strå is Norway’s oldest china still in production. The blue and white decor is known to be one of
the eldest porcelain patterns in the world, and many
countries have their own version of this. Ours is still
produced and hand painted by our highly skilled professionals at our factory in Porsgrunn. Just like in 1887.
Our history
NEW ITEMS WITH
“STRÅ” PATTERN.
THE TRADITIONAL BOGSTAD SHAPE WITH “STRÅ” DECOR.
NORDIC LIGHT
3 TIER CAKE STANDS WITH
OUR MOST POPULAR
DESIGNS
Invite Nordic Light into your home with these candle
holders decorated with the animals of the Norwegian
landscape. The delicate bone china lets the light
shine through and creates a warm atmosphere.
Our webshop
Shop porcelain from Porsgrunds Porselænsfabrik online:
Our webshop has a broad variety of items, from the iconic series Bogstad
Strå, Fauna and Farmers Rose, to modern classics like Maxi Strå and the
Nordic light series. Plase visit us at www.porsgrund.com
Porsgrunds Porselænsfabrik was established in 1885. Throughout the years since,
we have been known for a strong focus on
design, craft, traditions and high quality.
The company’s proud history can be traced
back to two distinguished gentlemen: Johan
Jeremiassen was the man with the idea,
the faith and the will to invest his fortune
in the establishement of the factory. Carl
Maria Bauer was the competent technician
and porcelain expert, whom with all of his
knowledge led the construction of the factory
and planned the production through the first
determening years. The very first burn was
excecuted on Februrary 10th 1887.
The current team at Porsgrunds Porselænsfabrik is proud to be carriers of such a long
and consistent tradition and higly valued
MUGS WITH TRADITIONAL NORWEGIAN KNITTING-PATTERNS.
cultural heritage. In our products you can recognize over 125
years of stilistic history play out through the large variety of
well-known artists and designers whom have been employed by
the company. Since 1885 we have been dedicated to creating
high quality products with strong designs, from the finest porcelain. We are happy to know know that today more and more of
our historic designs are becoming valued collector’s items.
Farmer’s Rose (Bondemønster)
This design was first produced in 1932, and the set has expanded through
the years. Together with NISSE this is one of Norway’s most well known and
cherished porcelain series. Farmer’s Rose is based on the rosemaling (rosepaint) tradition of the Telemark province. Made with feldspar porcelain with a
24 karat gold rim, it suits both the beautiful formal or informal table.