Services of the Dulevo factory

Surely everyone remembers how our grandmothers and grandfathers treated and treat porcelain with special trepidation. They thoroughly wiped the hand-painted teapots, cups and saucers every week. If at that time it seemed stupid to the young rising generation, today their opinion has changed radically, since any porcelain products made during the Soviet Union and earlier today are antiques - an expensive and valuable product that many families inherit from generation after generation. Someone had a porcelain set belonging to a foreign production, but most had a Dulevo set in the sideboard, which is an exclusively Russian project.

Before you understand the peculiarities of Dulevo porcelain, you should familiarize yourself a little with the history of the formation of the production itself. The founder of the porcelain factory in Dulyovo is Terenty Kuznetsov, a native of Gzhel, where the art of ceramics was highly respected. Little was known about porcelain in the area. It was this fact that made Terenty go deeper into the study of porcelain art. And already in 1832 Terenty Kuznetsov was the owner of a small production with local craftsmen.

The peak of the heyday of the production of the porcelain factory in Dulevo fell on the reign of Matvey Kuznetsov, the grandson of Terenty. At the same time, the policy of the enterprise changed slightly, or rather, several main directions of production were established.

• People's. In simple words, these are the beloved eagles. Relatively cheap kits that anyone can buy.
• Aristocratic. In the manufacture of such sets, delights taken from European standards were used. A prerequisite is the presence of Russian symbols, classic lines and gilded frames.

After the collapse of the USSR, the plant fell into decay. Yes, the labor collective of the enterprise found it necessary to privatize the production department. However, this was unsuccessful. In 2000, it was decided to sell the plant to businessmen who can find a way out of the economic crisis.

In 2012, the company acquired a new owner. Then the plant began a new stage of development. The new owner has modernized the production. Thanks to the human contribution, the modern Dulevo plant is the largest specialized enterprise, whose products are sold throughout Russia and in the CIS countries. Also, deliveries are made to the territory of the USA, Canada, Norway and other European countries.

Many are interested in what is the secret of the success of Dulev sets. This is the high strength of the products, they are not inferior to ceramic objects, respectively, in order to spoil the plate, considerable force must be applied.

From the first day of the organization of porcelain production at the factory, new technologies were constantly introduced, a new design of dishes was formed, each employee was given the opportunity to learn from the experience of the best foreign masters, and then transfer the knowledge gained into his work. Another important feature is the use of several painting techniques in production. For example, at the end of the 11th century, the decal technique was actively used, imitating the manual application of images.

The collection of the Dulevo Porcelain Factory contains a huge variety of table sets, but such names as "Galina" and "English Garden" are very popular. For example, in the dining set "Galina" there are 29 items for 6 persons. These are 18 small plates with a circumference of 175, 200 and 240 mm, 6 deep plates, a large round and oval dish, a salad bowl, a herring bowl and, of course, a tureen for 4 liters.

The English Garden table service also consists of 29 items for 6 persons. However, it lacks a tureen. Instead, the set includes a sauce bowl designed for 400 ml. The number and dimensions of the plates are similar to the Galina set.

Traditionally, a Russian person invites guests to taste a cup of tea. That is why, since ancient times, tea sets have been considered the best gift for every home. Dulevo Plant, realizing the commitment of the Russian people to the tea ceremony, has developed a wide variety of tea sets, among which everyone can find the most exquisite option for themselves.

• Tea set "Beauty", shape "Tulip". A unique tea set with a blue background. The main image is a flower bouquet. The unique shape of the tableware emphasizes the grace and sophistication of the image. The set includes a handy kettle, a creamer, a sugar bowl and, of course, 6 cute cups.

• Tea set "Roses-Agashki". A very effective tea set made from hard porcelain. However, people are more interested not in the strength of raw materials, but in the name of earthenware. There is a perfectly understandable explanation for this. In the distant past, painting was done exclusively by women who came from villages where the name Agafya was widespread. Accordingly, the drawings they created were called agashki - a word derived from the name of the craftswomen.

• Tea set "Pink lilac". A set of 15 items, namely 6 saucers and cups, a creamer, a sugar bowl and a teapot.However, special attention of connoisseurs of porcelain art is riveted to the pattern shown on each element of the set. The most delicate twig of pink lilac attracts the enthusiastic glances of others.

• Tea set "White Swan". An extraordinary porcelain set with elements of femininity, which became a hit in the production of the Dulevo factory. The images are applied in the usual way, and the uniqueness of the pattern is characterized by gold inserts that add shine to each element of the tea set.

• Tea set "Grapevine". The presented tea set has a spectacular decoration that attracts the enthusiastic glances of others. The unusual shape of the products was to the taste of most connoisseurs of porcelain, and all thanks to the embossed surface, the presence of carved legs on the products and, of course, the affordable cost.

• Lilac tea set. This variation of the tea set has been popular for over a decade. The lilac pattern is prepared in bright colors, which is emphasized by the graceful subtlety of porcelain. The set is designed for 6 people, it contains 6 cups and saucers, a creamer, a sugar bowl and a kettle.

• Tea set "Golden Deer". The drawing for this service was prepared by the famous artist Pyotr Vasilievich Leonov. The frozen picture shows the theme of a forest fairy tale. The tea set "golden deer" contains a teapot, a sugar bowl, a creamer, 6 cups and saucers.

• Tea set "Maple", style "Ruby". A soulful tea set belonging to the economical porcelain category. The set contains 14 items, including 6 saucers with cups, a sugar bowl and a teapot.

• Tea set "Kolosok". A unique porcelain set with a plate for pies. The set is represented by 20 items, including a teapot, sugar bowl, 6 cups with saucers and small plates.

• Morozko tea service. A unique porcelain set that can be the perfect gift for New Years or Christmas. The products are hand-painted with pastel colors. Gold splashes are used as an additional decoration.

• The Firebird Feather tea set. A unique set based on the well-known Russian folk tale "The Firebird". The artists of the porcelain factory could not disregard such a majestic fabulous creature and used it as the main element of the decor.

• Tea set "Asters". Although the Astra service belongs to the category of tea sets, in fact it is a dinner service for 6 persons. For every housewife, he will become the main assistant in the design of the festive table. The set includes 6 small plates of different sizes, 6 deep plates, a round and oval dish, a salad bowl, a herring bowl and a tureen for 3 liters.

• Apple Blossom tea set. Porcelain aficionados appreciate the coating technique. In simple terms, this is the application of a pattern to the surface of the dishes without using streaks. This could only be done by true craftsmen. The form for this service was created by the sculptor Serafim Yakovlev. The drawing was developed by Borisov Nikolay. The service contains a teapot, sugar bowl, creamer, 6 cups and saucers.

• Tea set "Hoarfrost". The best gift for the New Year or Christmas, which will please every housewife. The unique image, compiled by the best craftsmen of the Dulevo plant, will not leave anyone indifferent. The tea style is based on the prototype of a tulip; the drawing resembles an illustration for children's cartoons from the Soviet Union era, which depicts snowy beauty.

In addition to the sets presented, the Dulevo Porcelain Factory produced a huge number of other variations of tableware sets. For example, the Festive service has become an excellent option for decorating the table. The set itself is designed for 6 people.It contains shallow plates, deep plates, a round and oval dish, a salad bowl, a herring bowl, a 4 liter tureen. Remarkably, the set is made of hard porcelain in a decal style with a gold finish.

And, of course, in no case should we forget about small children. Especially for them, the Dulevo Porcelain Factory has developed dishes decorated with fish. The set itself was named "Aquarium". Remarkably, these porcelain items can be heated in a microwave oven, washed in a dishwasher.