Celebrate two beloved traditions of Brittany with the Campagne Man Cider Cup, or Bolée, handmade and hand-painted by Henriot Quimper in Quimper, France.
Featuring the charming Breton man dressed in traditional regional costume, this authentic Quimper bolée combines the colorful folk-art character of the Campagne collection with one of Brittany’s most distinctive dining traditions.
In Brittany, cider is traditionally served not in a glass, but in a small bowl known as a bolée. These distinctive cider cups are a familiar sight in Breton crêperies, where local cider is enjoyed alongside galettes—the savory buckwheat crêpes for which Brittany is famous.
The Campagne Man design makes this bolée especially appealing to collectors of traditional Quimper pottery. The colorful Breton figure reflects the regional costumes and folk traditions that have become enduring symbols of Brittany and classic Quimper faience.
And cider isn't its only use. A bolée is also delightful for café au lait, bringing a touch of French café tradition to your morning routine.
Quimper’s remarkable tradition of faience pottery dates back to 1690. For more than three centuries, generations of artisans have preserved the art of creating and decorating pottery by hand in Quimper, Brittany.
Each piece of Henriot Quimper faience is completely handmade and individually hand-painted by a skilled artist from start to finish. The artist signs the finished piece and marks it Henriot, helping authenticate its origin.
Because every Campagne bolée is painted entirely by hand, subtle variations in the Breton figure, colors and brushwork are part of the beauty of genuine Quimper pottery. No two pieces are exactly alike.
Whether enjoyed with Breton cider, filled with morning café au lait, or displayed as part of a Quimper collection, the Campagne Man Bolée brings the traditions, colors and character of Brittany to your home.
Product Details
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Pattern: Campagne Man
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Capacity: 4 fl. oz.
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Size: 2.5" H × 4" W
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Made in Quimper, Brittany, France
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Each piece is unique; colors and brushwork may vary
PREORDER FROM FRANCE.
Allow 8-10 weeks for delivery.
In stock items will ship immediately from our shop in the US.