Russian traditional porcelain Gzhel – location and history of production
Gzhel is historical name for few villages located less than 100 miles Eastward of Moscow near historical Kasimov road. Near this place well known deposit of kaolin (white porcelain clay) located, and Gzhel clay is well known for its whiteness and quality. It was this deposit which was used by creator of imperial Russian porcelain, Dmitry Vinogradov, to create well known Lomonosov porcelain at XVIII-th century.
Kasimov road got its name due to Kasimov town. Kasimov was established near 1152 by Duke Yuri Dolgorukiy and named Gorodetz – Mesherskiy. At that times town was used as eastern fortress at the borders of young Russia, located at Eastern border, at the river Oka. At 1376 town was completely destroyed during Mongols invasion.
Later, after the disintegration of Mongols empire, it was on border with Kazan khanate. Czar Basil II the dark used the town for political purposes and provided it as a gift and residence for khan Kasim, who escaped from golden horde. Son was dissident member of Khans dynasty, who, later, took part in many military battles against golden horde on...
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