WHAT DOES IT ACTUALLY SMELL LIKE IN THE KPM MASTER PAINTING STUDIO?
The short answer: like aromatherapy. There is a very specific reason why the porcelain painting smells of lavender, aniseed, orange and countless other fragrances, which we reveal to you here!
The Royal Porcelain Manufactory takes you on an olfactory journey behind the scenes of the traditional walls that have been guarding the secrets of Berlin porcelain production since 1763. During the elaborate, meticulously perfected transformation of three natural raw materials - kaolin, feldspar and quartz - into fine objects for the table and home, numerous special fragrances surround the experts. The special bouquet of fragrances of Berlin porcelain can be experienced particularly in the master paintings of the traditional manufactory.
The master painters at the Royal Porcelain Manufactory create a special atmosphere: The painters sit at their workstations in bright rooms, highly concentrated, creating veritable works of art. Between countless green plants, they paint the porcelain by hand - making each piece unique!
There is a simple reason why it smells so good: the KPM master painters mix the powdery color pigments with natural oils. Clove or lavender oils, for example, are particularly suitable for liquefying the paint - and the calming effect of lavender is certainly a welcome side effect, after all, the porcelain painters need a steady hand.
In the final firing stage, the so-called muffle firing, the color changes once again when it fuses with the glaze. A porcelain painter needs a lot of experience - and a great deal of skill - to know which colors to mix and use and how they will develop after firing.
The fragrance of the manufactory between heritage and today
The scent of the Royal Porcelain Manufactory Berlin now fills your own cozy home as a scented candle, bringing the fascinating charm of its place of origin. Inspired by the porcelain pieces from the KURLAND (1790) and LAB (2016) collections, the fresh fragrance composition Edition WEISS tells the story of the porcelain manufactory—which has been in existence for over 250 years—blending heritage with modernity.
