Rochard Pansy in Yellow and Red Limoges Box with Bottle

A pansy in yellow and red forms this Rochard Limoges box, and a little bottle comes with it as a sweet extra. It is hand-painted in Limoges, France, and it brings the cheerful face of a garden favorite to the shelf.

Thoughts in Bloom

The name pansy comes from the French word pensee, meaning thought, and the flower has long stood for remembrance and loving thoughts. With its yellow and red petals, this piece captures the bright, open look that makes pansies a staple of spring window boxes. The small bottle that comes with it adds a pretty finishing touch. Rochard paints each one by hand, so the petals vary from flower to flower.

Window Box Neighbors

• A Rochard design, hand-painted in Limoges, France
• A yellow and red pansy that comes with a little bottle
• Joins violet, rose and tulip pieces in a floral grouping

For Someone in Your Thoughts

Because of its meaning, a pansy makes a lovely present for a friend you are thinking of, whether she is celebrating, recovering or grieving. It also suits a gardener who plants pansies every fall and spring, a grandmother whose garden was full of them, or a florist. Set it on a vanity, a bedside table or a sunny kitchen windowsill.

From the Kiln to the Brush

Many Limoges boxes are hand-painted after the white porcelain has been fired, and the metal fittings are mounted by hand. Each flower piece passes through several skilled hands before it is finished.