<P> Delftware or Delft pottery, also known as Delft Blue (Dutch: Delfts blauw), is blue and white pottery made in and around Delft in the Netherlands and the tin - glazed pottery made in the Netherlands from the 16th century . </P> <P> Delftware in the latter sense is one of the types of tin - glazed earthenware or faience in which a white glaze is applied, usually decorated with metal oxides . It also forms part of the worldwide family of blue and white pottery, using variations of the plant - based decoration first developed in 14th century Chinese porcelain, and in great demand in Europe . Delftware includes pottery objects of all descriptions such as plates, ornaments and tiles . The most highly - regarded period of production is about 1640--1740, but Delftware continues to be produced . </P>

A town in the netherlands known for the production of a tin glazed earthenware