Dilwyn Willow from Burleigh Pottery 

You can find affordable vintage Blue Willow from Burleigh Pottery or new versions made using the same traditional method.

Burleigh Pottery Blue Willow

Step into the enchanting world of Blue Willow, a revived Burleigh Pottery collection that is steeped in history and timeless elegance.

www.burleighpottery.com/collections/blue-willow

Inspired by Chinese import porcelain, Blue Willow transferware has been popular since the late 1700s.  Burleigh Pottery introduced Dilwyn Willow in 1924. It is generously decorated cobalt blue on white transferware with all of the details of the classic willow pattern.

In 2024, Burleigh reintroduced this classic design. The design is applied “using the traditional and unique tissue transfer printing technique from hand-engraved copper rollers.”

Burleigh is the only remaining manufacturer to use the original hand-applied tissue transfer method for its decorations, a technique used since the 19th century. Every piece of Burleigh pottery is handmade from earthenware at Middleport Pottery in Stoke-on-Trent, England. The Willow pieces feature a detailed blue on white oriental scene with pagodas, bridges, and birds.

Burleighware stands out for its detailed decoration applied to both the outside and often the inside, often with gold gilt accents on rims and handles made at Middleport Pottery.

Pieces without gold details are microwave and dishwasher safe. Pieces with gilt accents should be hand washed and dried with a soft cloth.

Photos of details of the tissue transfers are shown on a Burleigh Pottery’s Facebook post.

Burleigh Black Willow

A black on white variation is available, too.

Burleigh Pottery

Burleigh Pottery was established in 1851 as Hulme & Booth. The following year is became Burgess & Leigh. In the 1930s the trademarked Burleigh, combining Burgess with Leigh.