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 KPM Berlin’s bestsellers 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 KPM Berlin laboratory. It consists of 70 percent of the tried-and-true 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; the foot and underside are 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 extraordinary 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, thereby embodying the innovative spirit of the Royal Porcelain Manufactory Berlin: tradition in perfect transformation.
