DIGS AND DECOR

TAMAM Set-Of-Two, Murad - 12” Dinner Plates

Color: MULTI/BLUE/BLACK/TURQUOISE

Size: OS/Quantity: 1 SET OF TWO

$150.00/$36.00 PER SET OF 2= CR PRICE $105

SET OF 4 $190

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Tamam's handprinted tabletop collections are original designs inspired by Ottoman ceramics. Murad celebrates the Ottoman’s iconic “Chintamani” design, with evil eyes in blue, GREEN and turquoise. Handmade in Turkey. Dinner plates/platters measure 12” in diameter. Food safe. Safe for warm and cold foods.

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PRODUCT DETAILS

Composition: Ceramic
Color: Multi
Care: Hand wash.
Dimensions: 12”

Blue and White Porcelain is contrived using the color blue, usually from cobalt oxide, to create designs on shaped clean, white clay that is then covered in a layer of transparent glaze and baked in a kiln at high temperatures.

The color blue gained special significance in the history of chinese ceramics during the Tang dynasty . (618-907). The distinctive color in blue-glazed pottery and porcelain comes from cobalt ores imported from Persia, which were a scarce ingredient at the time and used in only limited quantities.

An important invention of the ancient chinese people was that of a fine, delicate material known as porcelain. It isn't one of the most famous inventions to come out of ancient china, such as gunpowder or printing but porcelain was still one of the main exports in chinese history.

Porcelain was invented during the Han dynasty (206 BC - 220 BC) at a place called Ch'ang-nan in the district of Fou-liang in China. Scientists have no proof of who invented porcelain. They only know when it was invented by dating objects of porcelain they find.

Tang and Son Blue & White

The first Chinese blue and white wares were produced as early as the first century in Henan province, China during the Tang Dynasty, although only shards have been discovered.

Ming Dynasty porcelain of China (1368-1644 CE) is famous for its fine ceramics, especially the cobalt blue and white porcelain produced in Jingdezhen in Jiangxi province. Highly prized Ming blue and white influenced the ceramics of many countries from Japan to Britain.

In the Ming Dynasty, a large number of Chinese porcelain products began to go to the western world. The Persians called China's porcelain chini, and European merchants bought Chinese porcelain in Persia and took the word back to the west. Later, they changed chini to China and also called China's China "China'.

Porcelain is generally thicker than bone china products. While industry minimum is 30% bone content and stronger, higher grade product goes up as high as 40-45% bone content. RW Smith's Venue collection is composed of 48% bone content. Both porcelain and bone china are microwave and dishwasher-safe.

Porcelain is used for tableware, decorative objects, laboratory equipment and electrical insulators. It was developed by the Chinese in the 7th or 8th century. True or hard paste porcelain is made of kaolin (white china clay) mixed with powdered petuntse (feldspar) fired at about 1400C (2550F).

For those who long to live in the world of Stephen Kenn — maker of relaxed, modern furniture and leather goods — now you can, if just for a night. The new Stephen Kenn Loft, set in a 1920s building in Downtown Los Angeles, offers overnight stays in rooms featuring the studio’s designs as well as those by other local brands, like Morrow Soft Goods and Portola Paints & Glazes.

The venture expands Kenn’s footprint in the Arts District, where he and his partner, Beks Opperman, have long kept a showroom and hosted events for the community. The 1,600-square-foot, open-plan space features a large bedroom suite along with a sunlit lounge filled with cool, low-slung seating, a kitchen, a gym with a vintage military-issue punching bag, a meditation room and a bar.

There’s a plan to use the space for a greater good, too. It will host discussions with designers who focus on solutions for affordable housing. “DTLA is a place undergoing a great deal of change,” Kenn says. “We want to be a positive force at the center of that conversation.”

$500/night. 1250 Long Beach Ave., L.A., 323-920-4210.

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https://www.stephenkenn.com/

This story originally appeared in the Fall/Winter 2019 Men’s Edition of C Magazine.

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What does the brand stand for?

Like the small unknown vineyard in an obscure place that produces limited cases of the finest wine that money can buy; handmade by craftsman, exquisite beauty, quality and uniqueness

What makes you different from other bespoke brands?

We represent old-fashioned luxury, timeless style and discreet elegance. We prefer to invest our resources in quality materials and techniques rather than advertising, expensive stores and sales reps. We prefer to remain small because it allows us to maintain personal relationships with each of our clients. It is all about making the client feel special because they are.

Who is the brand designed for?

Our brand is not for trend, brand-name or logo followers. We are for individuals who yearn to have something more singular and personalized and they are experiencing one of a kind. Because items are made completely by hand, no two items are exactly alike.

What are the processes and considerations that go into the brand? What are the defining characteristics?

When it comes to craftsmanship, we prefer to do things slowly, like aging fine wine. This is just one defining characteristic of our brand.

It has been reported that the current luxury customer seeks products that express their individuality more than the brand logo. Do you witness this among your clients?

We inscribe the client’s name on the inside of the garment or accessory. This is discreet luxury at its best.

What is your view of outsourcing production even though some brands claim their products are hand-made?

We will not allow hand-craftsmanship, quality and heritage a back seat to technology, quantity and bottom-line profitability. All of this presents an opportunity for small, old-fashioned companies.

What are the main challenges of managing a family business in the highly competitive and modern luxury context?

The modern market requires that you be big…we are not big and therefore lies our strength. We must and will remain devoted to exercising a higher degree of creativity than big competitors. We are not a global brand and will remain small because our devotion to quality will always be monumental in scope.

How do you predict that the luxury goods industry will evolve in the coming years?

Clients on a premium level want to be different from everyone else. There will always be an increase in taste for sartorial flair.

Is there anything you would rather change about the luxury accessories sector?

Sentiments About Home...

I am happiest at home when the house is full and loud. When my friends are over, when my kids are here, when their friends are here, and a bottle of wine is open. My heart is full when that’s happening.

- Jennifer Meyer

A beautiful bouquet or a long-lasting flowering plant is a traditional gift for women, but I have recommended that both men and women keep fresh flowers in the home for their beauty, fragrance, and the lift they give our spirits.

- Andrew Weil

I have a real passion for many aspects of home lifestyle and beauty.

- Rachel Roy

Encourage good music and art and literature in your homes.

Homes that have a spirit of refinement and beauty will bless the lives of your children forever.

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Elegance is an attitude - Longines

Prettiness fades after a few years but elegance only increases with age. - Anne Gracie

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