This panda sculpture in pastel green hues is a part of Elena Salmistraro’s latest collections presented in Paris for Bosa in 2020. This fine ceramic sculpture has been created as the international symbol of all endangered species (it’s no coincidence that it’s also the icon of the WWF). In this sculpture, this cute and often lazy bear stands proudly on his hind legs. A sort of armour, the crown of leaves and branches of his favourite food, bamboo, turn him into a hero ready to fight to defend all other animals. The unique decorations of this ceramic piece – with its alternating hues, 3D inserts and refined shiny and matt finishes – make it a fascinating character that inspires the imagination and reminds us how vital it is to save our planet.

Khepri is a vessel in the shape of an Egyptian scarab that has been awarded a sacred status by various cultures in different ages. Made from fine ceramic and decorated with a mix of glossy and matte glazes as well as precious metals, this vessel represents a piece of the spiritual component from past cultures with its symbolic and ritual value. Khepri represents the Egyptian scarab – the symbol of eternal rebirth, man’s constant evolution through the free soul’s reincarnations. In a modern context, the scarab enters the home as a vessel intended to guard the things we love most, a special home for our most precious possessions. This vessel takes an artistic natural appearance to become a memory keeper reminding us of the close relationship we had with the past.

These ape-like vases in saturated hues are part of Elena Salmistraro’s latest collections presented in Paris for Bosa called "Primates". This set of fine ceramic vases has been created to remind us of the delicate relationship between men and apes. The collection is comprised of 6 pieces, which were showcased at Maison et Objet, referencing three different breeds of apes: the mandrill, belonging to the family of African Cercopithecidae; the golden monkey, Cercopithecus Kandti, belonging to the family of African Cercopithecidae; and Debrazza’s Monkey, also belonging to the family of African Cercopithecidae. Ape is the only animal that evokes man in body shape, expressions and movements. This powerful similarity to men is what makes it fascinating, and what inspired the creation of these vases.

Naked Raku is a variation of the raku technique in which a slip is applied to the ceramics before they are placed into the raku kiln. The slip cracks and breaks apart during the firing and is chipped off after to reveal a blackened crackle pattern. One of our in-house ceramic artists Denis Di Luca figured out a way of adding some colour and drawn imagery in the naked raku technique. 

Young product designer Claudio Pulicati introduced his first collection GEA in 2018 – coloured single-flower ceramic vases created with a special technique, where each piece is covered with clay to show the rough texture on the surface. The name of the collection comes from a mythological goddess, who, as the mother of everything, “contains, protects and nourishes” the flower while waiting for this gift of love to blossom. Claudio is currently based in Ischia – a small Italian volcanic island, that plays an important role in building his creative imagination.

Contemporary style decorative ceramic objects with brass detailing from the Fauna series of Mambo Unlimited Ideas. They design pieces that combine the Portuguese traditional techniques with Mambo view on modernity, which allows you to use each individual piece in a way that better suits the space you are working with. The Fauna series of Mambo Unlimited Ideas consist of ceramic figures in various colour and design variations with brass detailing, which can be used in different combinations and will make a quirky addition to any interior.

London based ceramist Yixue Huang aims to push the boundaries and create simplistic vessels. A specialist in wheel-thrown and glazed ceramics, she uses a number of different techniques, such as Raku and crystalline glazes to achieve the desired effects. She currently runs a studio in London as head of design and making alongside teaching.

Caos is a polished ceramic centrepiece, a bowl made with an old technique called “braided coil”. The creation of each piece is first and foremost a technical challenge, as the ceramic “wire” moves without allowing us to find repetition. The complexity of the piece is not chaotic, but a cosmic balance.

Saggar ceramic display plate on a stand by Italian product designer Denis Di Luca. Each plate is individually fired and hand-finished using Saggar technique.

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