special occasion dinnerware

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.

Created by Sergio Ponce, these Majolica ceramic cups and saucers will bring the beauty Mexican handicrafts to your kitchen or sitting room. Each piece is painted by hand with vibrant floral motifs in this traditional handicraft style.

Thailand's Thatsanee and Ramphan invite you to start your morning with style, crafting this mug of ceramic with the trunk of a charming elephant forming the handle. The artisans finish the mug with a crackled celadon glaze, resulting in a brown and green two-tone design.

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.

Carved from rich teak wood, this heart-shaped cheese board brings a charming touch to your snack spread. Its smooth finish highlights the natural grain, making it perfect for showcasing cheeses, fruits or appetizers with style. Designed by Guatemalan artisan Teo Hernandez, it’s as delightful to display as it is to use.

Flowers blossom with an exuberant feast of colors on soup bowls designed in the Talavera style of the state of Puebla. The motifs are painted by hand over the ivory-color ceramic bowls 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 bowls 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.

The states of Puebla and Tlaxcala in Mexico are renowned for their traditional Talavera pottery, which is Pedro Tecayehuatl's specialty. He designs a pair of ceramic bowls crafted and painted by hand that will complement your tableware at any occasion. The alabaster interior makes an elegant contrast with the feather motifs in white that decorate the exterior.