Where was Delft Blue pottery originally made?

Delft Blue pottery was originally made in the Dutch city of Delft in South Holland. The city became famous for ceramics during the 17th century after local brewers left empty buildings behind. Pottery makers moved into these large properties and turned them into ceramic factories. Delft already had access to shipping routes, skilled craftsmen and trade connections through the Dutch East India Company. By the late 1600s, more than 30 Delftware factories operated across the city, where famous workshop names included The Greek A, The Rose and The Double Tankard. Delft Blue pottery spread across Europe and became popular in royal courts and wealthy homes. Royal Delft remains the best-known surviving factory from that era and visitors still travel to Delft today to see traditional pottery painting and historic ceramic collections connected with the Dutch Golden Age.