The Qing-dynasty Chinese porcelain style named from the French term for a palette dominated by rose enamels is famille rose.
Famille rose is a group of overglaze enamel decoration associated especially with Qing dynasty porcelain. The French name refers to the prominent pink and rose colors used in many examples, while Chinese classifications commonly include the term fencai, meaning “soft colors.” The palette could also contain greens, yellows, blues, purples, and black outlines.
The style developed during the eighteenth century, particularly under the Yongzheng and Qianlong emperors. Chinese workshops adapted enamel techniques and artistic ideas that had circulated through contact with Europe. Some enamels were applied in China, while related pieces were decorated in European workshops using Chinese porcelain blanks.
Famille rose is often confused with famille verte, whose decoration emphasizes green enamels. Neither term identifies a single kiln or one exact shape; both describe decorative enamel palettes and styles.