Limoges porcelain china dates to 18th century France. Kaolin clay was discovered in the Limoges region, and with that discovery, several small porcelain factories opened and produced hard-paste porcelain. Hard-paste porcelain is fired at high temperatures and the results are beautiful, satiny finish well suited for decoration.

 

In 1781, King Louis XIV purchased one of the factories to make china for his court, and that was really the catalyst for the growth of Limoges china throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. Royals and aristocrats alike were taken by this fine china and it quickly became very desirable. In today's world, Limoges porcelain is still admired, collected and desired as a top option for fine china.