What says summer more than bold colors and outdoor entertaining? We have carefully combed through the endless possibilities of summer serveware to discover beautiful pieces with a story to tell. They have traveled the world from as far as the northern reaches of China to the plains of Uganda to continue their journey with you and join their story with yours.
Meridian Bowls
The Meridian Bowls are crafted in the Porcelain Capital of China, Jingdezhen. This ancient city has been producing pottery for over 1,700 years, due in large part to the unique nature of its kaolin, a mineral native to the area that allows for the creation of high quality porcelain.
Inspired by the ceramic artistry of the Song and Ming Dynasties, each of the Meridian Bowls is handcrafted by a trained ceramicist using traditional techniques in a modern design interpretation. This combination is intended to highlight in one form a part of the beauty and artistic history of China.
Falcon Pitchers
British manufacturer Falcon Enamelware has been making its iconic tableware since the 1920s. A porcelain enamel coating is fused onto heavy-gauge steel for a surprisingly lightweight and portable end result. Originally created in the Black Country of northern England, Falcon has since its beginning been associated with England’s rich history of manufacturing and innovation. Its steel base ensures that if you drop it, it may chip, but won’t break. Oven-safe up to 530ºF, they can also be used on gas or electric burners.
We’ve loved Falcon for quite some time, and we are proud to add their line of pitchers to our collection. Featuring the glossy, deep colors synonymous with the Falcon name, the pitchers are ideal for a patio or picnic spread, and in their time off from beverage service, they can pull double duty as a kitchenware-inspired vase.
Heathered Black and White Raffia Serveware
This fair trade serveware is woven by groups of women living in small communities in Uganda. Using the easily renewable resources of raffia and sweetgrass, they use techniques passed down through the generations to create these organically dyed serve pieces, each taking weeks to complete. Perfect as a centerpiece or wall decor, each has a weaver profile tag attached and a hang loop on the back for ease of display.
We hope you will love these serving pieces as much as we do, and that you will help continue their story by bringing them into your own. Bring on summer!
