DESCRIPTION This design on the Dinner Plate was inspired by the Japanese Imari style. In the 17th Century this pattern, produced mostly in the famous maiolica town of Faenza, became a favorite china dinnerware all over the world. Our Blue Carnation comes from Rimini near Faenza. Each one of these pieces is signed by the artist. If you purchased this pattern from another store, our Carnation probably has some color hues and shapes that are different than yours.