The small town of Herend is located near Lake Balaton in Hungary. Here, the ceramist Vinzenz Stingl founded the "Herendi Porcelánmanufaktúra" in 1826. In its early days, the manufactory created replacement pieces for old European and Far Eastern dinnerware sets for the Hungarian and European nobility.

The "Foret" dinnerware from Herend is a tribute to nature and a porcelain masterpiece. The Herend porcelain artists have immortalized six different motifs on the porcelain. The illustrations that look true to life are added to the plates and cups by hand. The individual pieces of the "Foret" crockery, such as the teapot and sugar bowl, even have have sculpted bird knobs. Each piece is refined with premium gold.

The Hungarian porcelain and china manufactory Herend is one of Europe’s most respected manufacturers of "white gold ". Herend produces many classic designs dating back to the nineteenth century – all of which continue to be handcrafted and to enjoy great success on the market. When you buy porcelain from Herend, you are in illustrious company. Herend is not only famous for its traditional design but also for its many well-known customers.