Jean Boggio for Franz

A talented artists, Jean Boggio is best known in France for his fantastical, magical jewelry creations. Originally trained as a gold and silversmith, Boggio has been working for prestigious tableware names like Baccarat and Les Hèritiers. Now Boggio has joined forces with the porcelain manufacturer Franz to create a thoroughly modern collection at the very forefront of the latest trends. The ambiance at the Paris showroom is divided into two different inspirations; pop art where the power of bold colors is visible and black+white, a pairing that is as tieless as it is resolutely fashionable. 

Russia's Gzhel

Gzhel happens to be the name of a major ceramics center in Moscow. Though the secrets of the craft were handed down from generation to generation long before, Gzhel rose to fame as a large center of ceramics in the 18th century when local potters mastered the making of ceramics. Still it serves one of the best ceramic pieces in the world.

Choice of the monarchs & aristocrats

Herend fine porcelain was founded in 1826 and ever since it has been the choice of European monarchs and aristocrats when it comes to buying decorative figures, dinnerware and other porcelain pieces. Each and every piece of Herend dinnerware, figurines and home accessories is an individual work of art created by highly trained master craftspeople.

Story behind Meissen's 'cross swords'

As isolated pieces of Chinese porcelain began to reach Europe at the end of 13th century, European craftsmen attempted to reproduce the formula for its composition. In 1710, the production of the porcelain started in Albrechtsburg Castle, Meissen and Europe's 1st porcelain manufactory was born. As the demand for porcelain grew, imitations were being made which allowed Meissen to recognize the need to protect genuine Meissen porcelain. Thus the famous 'crossed swords' were painted under the glaze on all Meissen products. 

Art of 'chini' revives

The Iznik art of 'chini' production was in its peak during the 16th century but then because of the ongoing wars in the Anatolian region it disappeared gradually towards the end of 17th century without leaving any documentation regarding its production. Thanks to the Iznik Foundation, Turkish craftsmen and experts on ceramics have started to work on designing new tiles to revive the ancient art. Iznik tiles require great work and attention in the design process as one piece totally handmade takes up to 70 days.

Easter gifts at Limoges

Artoria Limoges products, located on the banks of the Vienne river in the city of Limoges France, share a long rich tradition and history that dates to 18th century France where these boxes first appeared as snuff boxes. Each box is initialed and numbered by the artist with the Artoria decorating mark, and comes in their classic gift box with certificate of authenticity. For easter, Limoges has crafted beautiful pieces that are limited in number. This Limoges Floral Easter Egg is hand-painted that comes with a smaller golden egg inside, and is limited to 1000 pieces.