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Thursday, June 27, 2013

Christmas is Coming! Are You Ready? Here's a Gorgeous Gift for Mr. and Ms. Impossible to Shop For By Belleek!

Take our word for it-Manhattan is absolutely sweltering.  One great way to cool down is to get your Christmas shopping done-Peachy always has hers done early as procrastination here is absolutely frowned upon.  A favorite of ours by Belleek is the 
Basketweave Bell Christmas Ornament. For the first time, Belleek has used its world-renowned basket-making technique to create a different category of product. This beautiful bell shaped ornament is crafted entirely by hand by master craftspeople who layer each strand onto a mold, surround it with a cable and apply hand-painted the holly & berry accent. The ornament comes in a jewelers-hinged gift box.  We bet the person you're shopping for that has everything doesn't have THIS yet.  
Belleek has been manufacturing fine ivory porcelain at its pottery on the Erne River since 1857. This river flows through a beautiful lake region in County Fermanagh in the northwest, near Donegal. The original 3 story Georgian structure, located on Main Street, remains and serves as the Belleek Visitors Centre, offices, museum and restaurant. More modern facilities were built in the 1990’s to create a more efficient process. That said, the art of making Belleek has remained virtually unchanged for 157 years. Each piece passes through 16 human hands before it leaves the pottery. Many pieces have hand painted decoration or have 24k gold accents added by hand. The finished pieces are immediately recognizable for their delicate translucency, soft ivory color and radiant eggshell glaze. All Belleek carry the famous trademark which include iconic Irish symbols of the harp, the hound and round tower. Belleek is collectible but much of their product line is functional and meant for every day use. 

Full information about the history of Belleek Pottery: http://www.belleek.com/Company-Info

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