2016/ Arita

Christien Meindertsma Espresso Cup

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About:
For the celebration of four hundred years of porcelain production in Japan, the prefecture of Saga invited sixteen international designers in Japan, with the purpose of creating sixteen contemporary porcelain collections.
Dutch designer, Christien Meindertsma has come up with a Porcelain & Linen inspired collection. 
In the 16th century dutch tradesmen where bringing Dutch linen cloth as a gift for the shogun.
Using linen cloth, Meindertsma created a porcelain collection which were then reconstructed in ceramic form.

Size in cm: φ5 x W7 x H4,4
Color: white
Usage: Suitable for microwave and dishwasher

Please note that porcelain is a ceramic material of the highest quality. Admired because of its translucence, it is the strongest ceramic material and is much more durable then normal ceramic.

2016/ makes contemporary porcelain using the specialist skills found in the pottery town of Arita, Japan.
Local artistry is combined with international design talent in the making of desirable, everyday porcelain products. 2016/ aims to revive interest in and bring commerce back to this remarkable craft region and its makers.
The 2016/ project is being carried out by Saga Prefecture as part of the Arita Porcelain 400th Anniversary Project.
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