The products of the Budyan faience factory are considered evidence of unchanging traditional craftsmanship. For centuries, this renowned establishment has been synonymous with exquisite faience and porcelain production, capturing the essence of ceramic art and culture in each delicate piece.
The history of the plant began in the second half of the 19th century with the founding of the earthenware factory by Kuznetsov Matvii Sydorovich. After the factory was moved to the village of Budy, it became the fourth factory to join the "M.S. Kuznetsov Company for the Production of Porcelain and Faience Products". This society began to operate in 1889, and by the beginning of the 20th century it already included 8 of the largest factories of the empire.
Initially, the factory was engaged in the creation of semi-faience products, later they switched to the use of porcelain. In 1895, the number of employees already exceeded 2,000 people, and the production volume reached 6.5 million earthenware products per year.
At the initial stages of production, workers only copied foreign samples - in terms of shape and decoration. However, later, dishes in folk style began to appear: bowls, mugs, jugs, household jars, decorated with flowers and bouquets, very close to folk wall paintings and drawings on chests. It was here that the stamping technique, which used a stencil combined with hand painting, was used for the first time.
The company also used such technologies as gravure printing, silk-screen printing, engobe, decal, and painting. The exquisite craftsmanship and artistic brilliance of the Budyan faience factory did not go unnoticed. Earthenware and decorative elements found their way to the tables and halls of palaces and mansions, further cementing its reputation as a symbol of refined taste and elegance.
Budyan ceramists created their unique style - "Budian faience". Perhaps that is why their products remain an eternal treasure, a beacon of art and heritage. In a world driven by mass production and fast-moving trends, it serves as a reminder of the enduring appeal of traditional craftsmanship and the connection between art and culture.
You can also find the works of the masters of the Budyan faience factory on Violity's website in the "Ceramics, porcelain, glass" section.
