BUTTERFLY GINKGO GOLD 5PC PLACESETTING
The Butterfly Ginkgo Collection celebrates the representation of flora as fauna. Michael's fascination with a particular type of ginkgo tree, the Ginkgo Biloba, or "Butterfly Ginkgo", which grows with a double leaf reminiscent of a butterfly's wings, gave rise to a fantasia image of the plant. Executed at the highest level of handcraftsmanship, each piece is rendered in solid brass with hand-etched cocoon-shaped vessels. The pieces in the collection are a tour de force of the handcrafted process, capturing the poetic spirit that is so deeply indicative of Michael's work. Michael is highly inspired by his surroundings and often makes sculptures of objects that might otherwise be overlooked in the everyday. Nature is his biggest muse, as is the handmade process. Michael Aram Fine Porcelain was designed to reflect the way we entertain today - incorporating comfort and ease without sacrificing grace and detail. It's about the casualization of formal and the formalization of casual. Constructed of porcelain, our dinnerware is sturdy enough for everyday use. As with all fine China, avoid hitting against other hard surfaces, particularly at the edges.
"The first time I saw this tree, it literally looked like it had been completely overtaken by butterflies... as if they would all take flight the moment I walked too close or made a noise. The idea that the leaves could evoke the beauty of butterflies was magical to me, like trees that can metamorphose from flora to fauna in the blink of an eye."
- Dimensions: Dinnerplate 1"H, 11"; Salad Plate 0.75"H, 8.75"; All Purpose Bowl 2.5"H, 5.5"; 19 Oz; Cup 3"H, 4"; Saucer 0.75"H, 6.75"
- Care & Use: Porcelain; Stain resistant; Dishwasher safe; Microwave safe; May also hand wash
- Made in Portugal
Available On-Line: Belle Cose Stores May Place Special Orders Upon Request
