Arabian stallions, also called "Stallions of the Wind", wild and spirited, adorned with sophisticated trappings. The vivid images are almost moving on the ceramics and are startlingly realistic. Located near the Loire Valley castles, the Faïencerie de Gien has been synonymous with prestigious faience tableware and decorative objects since its founding in 1821. Gien pieces are renowned for their warm white clays decorated with traditional motifs reminiscent of the French countryside.