Pasta, pizza and Persian rice are the most searched for recipes in these times of Covid-19 and virtual lockdown, according to Google.
Consumers are lapping up the opportunity to order restaurant quality takeaways or engage in therapeutic baking sessions―all in an attempt to brighten an otherwise solitary day and bring interest to family meal times.
Noritake has risen to the challenge with some hands-on suggestions for adding further ‘zing’ to the at-home dining experience―bringing colour and change in highly durable fine china and porcelain tableware. The message, says Noritake, is to mix, not match.
The basis for a changeable eating experience is to start with some superbly modern, pared-back all white pieces―these will work with whatever other colours you choose to introduce.
Marc Newson’s classically timeless range, originally designed for Qantas first class cabins, brings understated style to any dish and has a vast array of options―from plates and bowls to cups, mugs and serving ware.
For a more textural approach Noritake’s WoW Dune features the gentle undulations of sand dunes in a pure white finish―again in a vast array of bowls, plates, mugs and accessories.
Conifere dinnerware is a more sophisticated texture on the finest white porcelain―a study in simplicity with a delicate, etched ‘pleating’ effect on the rim of each piece.
From here, just add colour. It could be in the form of beautiful coloured plates, such as the indigo blues of Aozora―an artistic concept of dot graphics in abstract patterns―or Hanabi, a design that takes its inspiration from fireworks’ shooting streaks of patterned light.
Both Aozora and Hanabi create an appetising visual when teamed with the deep navy of NoN, a subtly rippled surface in fine porcelain.
And for even more colour, one need only look at some of the vivid colours and patterns in Noritake’s Japanese collection―Goshiki, Ruka and Oka plates and bowls bring a sense of vibrancy to casual meals. Reds, oranges, greens and blues prevail, all in the traditionally intricate patterns of Japan.
Komon is yet another outstanding design from the Japanese collection but these tea cups, dipping dishes, noodle bowls and bread and butter/cake plates are beautifully produced in a raised traditional patterning in the most stunning black and white. As with other designs in the Japanese collection, Komon is available in sets of five―an ancient Japanese tradition whereby five is both important and fortuitous in terms of food and dining.
Pattern on pattern, colour on texture, white with colour―the possibilities are endless but each will bring renewed interest to a dining table that is getting more use than ever before.
Retail prices range from $21 to $481.25 for a 20-piece dinner set.
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