In the 1920s and 1930s, this is how you enjoyed your cup of tea! ☀️ Bright light back then didn’t always necessarily have to come in the form of a lamp or a candle - it could could from your cup too. Thanks to an iridescent glaze that was especially good at reflecting light, it was an ancient art form that experienced a bit of a revival in the late 1800s and early 1900s. This special ultra shiny glaze was known as lustreware and can be traced back to artisans in Mesopotamia in the 9th century. Enhancing whatever color it was applied to, this glaze added an extra dose of eye catching shimmer and glimmer that attracted light and helped bounce it around the room. In the teacups here, you can see it reflecting light in the blue grey bands but scroll through the following photos and you’ll see a rainbow of dazzling shades. I’m always partial to the green and peach varieties but really any dish that wants to light up the room with the colors of the sun is fine by me:) The teacups are from my personal collection but all the other items featured here can be found in the shop! . . . . . #lustreware #reflectinglight #lusterware #vintageteacups #antiquevases #antiquedishes #potteryglaze #collecting #colorfulhome #brightdecor #victorianera #floralkitchen #ceramicglaze https://www.instagram.com/p/CDMfFmiJ5Tr/?igshid=1hb5i4lwseut3
