Boles³awiec, a county in Poland, has long been recognized for its pottery works. Pottery as an item of trade was mentioned as early as the 1500s. The whole region was involved in pottery making. Farmers used them for storage. Polish pottery was later made for use in homes.

Earlier works had a standard chocolate colored glaze. By the 19th century, they began to experiment with colored glazes and various decorations. New techniques were also being used. Polish pottery patterns were inspired by the brilliant colors of the proud peacock. In modern pieces, handmade stencils are being used on home kitchen pieces such as teapots, dishes and other ceramic pieces.