Boerenbont

Boerenbont is a traditional pattern used on pottery from the Netherlands.

Translated from Dutch, "Boer" means farmer and "bont" refers to a mixture of colors.

The distinctive floral pattern is hand-painted with simple brush strokes of red, yellow, green, and blue.

Currently manufactured by Royal Boch [nl] in Belgium, the pattern originated as a local craft made by farmers’ wives in the 19th century.

According to the Royal Boch website, a variety of patterns have followed the path of Dutch merchants all over the world, from Sumatra to Zanzibar via Goa.