Lladró began in Spain when three brothers began to experiment with porcelain in an oven from the basement of their family home. Within five years the deman for their creations grew to such a level that the brothers moved from the family basement to a warehouse location. Within the first ten years American tourists discovered the figures and were captivated by their simple beauty. Lladró pieces were purchased and shipped overseas tot he US and Canada. As time has gone on the Lladró family has added more artisans to their work which has made the art pieces so diverse. Today the company creates some the the most fine and detailed porcelain work in the world.