Blue Willow porcelain was first imported to England from China in the 18th century. By 1780, porcelain manufacturer Thomas Minton had reproduced the pattern on a line of his dishware.

I have been collecting Blue Willow for more than 15 years and have more than 400 pieces of china. I’m a romantic at heart, and the story behind the china pattern charmed me, so I started ...

The Blue Willow china pattern also was beloved by one of our favorite Southern characters. Eagle-eyed viewers of The Andy Griffith Show will tell you that Aunt Bee herself used Blue Willow china.

There are numerous books on Willow Ware to consult, including ”Willow Pattern China,” by Veryl Marie Worth, $13.95 postpaid; and ”Blue Willow-Revised Second Edition,” by Mary Frank Gaston ...

The contemporary art exhibit riffing on blue and white ceramics flouts the familiar forms and patterns of Ming vases, Dutch delftware, Blue Willow china from Britain, and more. It also honors them.