With the KURLAND “ Noir ” edition, Jörg Woltmann is celebrating his 20th anniversary as owner of the Royal Porcelain Manufactory Berlin. This special reissue of the KURLAND classic encapsulates the guiding principle under which the KPM owner has led the manufactory since taking it over in 2006: to preserve a craft steeped in tradition, gently guide it into the modern era, and strengthen it for the future.
The KURLAND collection, the epitome of artisanal perfection and timeless elegance since 1790, remains one of the bestsellers at the Royal Porcelain Manufactory Berlin ( KPM Berlin ) to this day and is Jörg Woltmann’s personal favorite. With the KURLAND Noir edition, this classic is now presented in a contemporary light. The classicist KURLAND relief, featuring egg-and-dart molding and drapery motifs, takes on a modern, multi-layered expressiveness in deep black.
The glaze was developed specifically in the laboratory at KPM Berlin . It consists of 70 percent of the proven transparent glaze and 30 percent black color pigments—thus fully preserving the outstanding durability of the classic white glaze, and KURLAND Noir is also scratch-resistant and dishwasher-safe.
Each piece is hand-sprayed on both sides, with the foot and underside intentionally left white, before the porcelain is fired at 1,250 degrees Celsius. During this high-temperature firing, the pigments and glaze fuse to create a deep, velvety-matte surface with exceptional visual depth.
The manufactory’s traditional emblem—the royal scepter and orb—also appears in black, offering a subtle nod to the origin and authenticity of each individual piece. The KURLAND Noir edition combines classical design language with modern material aesthetics, thus serving as a symbol of the innovative spirit of the Royal Porcelain Manufactory Berlin: tradition in perfect transformation.
