Description:
DACHET, a French word meaning 'dish,' is the name of a variety of pottery. The name is derived from the Old French word dachère, meaning 'a dish.' The earliest examples of this type of pottery date back to the Middle Ages. The dachère type of pottery is characterized by its simple design and its smooth, glossy surface. The pottery is often decorated with geometric designs. The dachère type of pottery is most commonly found in the French region of Normandy. The pottery is also popular in the Netherlands and Belgium. There are several variations of the dachère type of pottery. The most common variation is the dachère à fleurs, which is decorated with flowers. Another variation is the dachère à pois, which is decorated with peas.
