buffet serveware

Ideal for serving sushi and other fine dishes, this set of four plates is created by Rian Kusuma in Bali. Kusuma works with teak wood, diligently carving each plate by hand in a square shape with a slightly curved surface. Each plate is given a finish that accentuates the teak wood's natural grain.

This pair of plates is perfect for nature enthusiasts. Noppadol Laesanklang of Thailand selects naturally seasoned raintree wood for the round plates, handcrafting them expertly to highlight the wood's rich grain, resembling the colors of planets.

Hand-painted with intricate floral motifs in the style of Mexican handicrafts, this sugar and tea holder is designed by Mexican artisan Pedro Tecayehuatl. He crafts the holder of ceramic. This lovely table accessory is named after Zacatlan, a small city located in the state of Puebla, Mexico.

Shaped like a duck, this ladle makes a wonderful addition to the kitchen utensils. Peten Wood Artisan Sculptors carve the charming ladle by hand from natural jobillo wood, which is a sustainable wood with brown to dark red and golden hues.

Hand wash with soap and water. Never use a dishwasher or expose the wood to heat sources or water, as they could cause it to warp. To renew the shine, polish the board with vegetable oil and a soft cloth.

Flowers blossom with an exuberant feast of colors on plates designed in the Talavera style of the state of Puebla. The motifs are painted by hand over the ivory-color ceramic plates with a palette that includes yellow-orange, blue, and green flowers over a crisscross network of dots and crosses. Bordered by a black honeycomb, this pair of plates comes from the 'Zacatlán Flowers' collection designed by Pedro Tecayehuatl.

Talavera is a distinctive art form brought to Mexico by artisans from Talavera de la Reina, Spain. The ceramic artisans of Puebla, Mexico then incorporated Chinese designs, thus creating the blue and oyster-white patterns traditionally associated with Talavera Poblana. Today there are also more "contemporary" designs that include yellow, green, orange, mauve, black and red.

National and international conventions require that a rigorous procedure be followed in the elaboration of authentic Talavera-style ceramics. Each individual piece will be slightly different, and therefore a unique work of art.

A petite owl perches and patiently waits in this adorable celadon holder. Thatsanee and Ramphan work in celadon ceramic with its richly crackled textures. It is designed to hold small items anywhere you need it.