Decoration is part of the manufacture.
Englishman Thomas Hall founded the Gien faience works beside the Loire. The company became known for fine earthenware decorated with archival, floral and artist-led patterns.
- 1821
The Faïencerie de Gien is founded.
- 19th c.
Gien develops its own decorative identity.
- Today
Forming and decoration continue at the historic site.



