Available is the sought-after classic Blue Willow in a three piece set that includes a dinner plate, tea cup and saucer. The set is in very good condition. It would make a beautiful display or addition to complete your set.
The Legend Behind the Blue Willow China Pattern:
The pattern may look idyllic but the story behind the Blue Willow pattern is one of forbidden love. The pattern tells the story of a merchant named Tso Ling who had a beautiful daughter named Kwang-se.
Tso Ling promised his daughter's hand in marriage to a wealthy businessman associate of his. Unbeknownst to Tso Ling, Kwang-se fell in love with Chang, her father's clerk.
When Tso Ling found out about the secret relationship, he was furious. To prevent the affair from interfering with the plans he made for his Kwang-se, he kept Kwang-se locked up. The two managed to elope across the sea to a cottage.
As legend has it, Tso Ling would not stand for this and went after them by boat. He was about to have them killed when the gods intervened and transformed the lovers into turtle doves.
