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Ornate arabesques surround a petite cup by Thatsanee and Ramphan. Working in celadon ceramic, the Thai artisans interpret the kanok motif, which are swirling vines, tendrils and arabesques often seen on the doors of temples. The aqua glaze shows the crackled finish of true celadon.

Ornate arabesques surround a petite cup by Thatsanee and Ramphan. Working in celadon ceramic, the Thai artisans interpret the kanok motif, which are swirling vines, tendrils and arabesques often seen on the doors of temples. The rich blue glaze shows the crackled finish of true celadon.

A black rim accentuates the calming blue of this ceramic bowl from Indonesia. Artisan Putu Oka Mahendra fashions the bowl by hand, baking it in a kiln for eight hours to achieve the perfect finish.

Black rims accentuate the calming blue of this set of four ceramic bowls from Indonesia. Artisan Putu Oka Mahendra fashions each bowl by hand, baking it in a kiln for eight hours to achieve the perfect finish.

A flower blossoms with scintillating beauty, spreading its petals throughout the ivory background of these plates. Like a kaleidoscope in blue undertones, the magnificent design is by Pedro Tecayehuatl, expert in the legendary art of Talavera-style ceramics from Puebla. Featuring black contours, the cobalt blue plates are crafted by hand.

Talavera is a distinctive art form brought to Mexico by artisans from Talavera de la Reina, Spain. The ceramic artisans of Puebla, Mexico then incorporated Chinese designs, thus creating the blue and oyster-white patterns traditionally associated with Talavera Poblana. Today there are also more "contemporary" designs that include yellow, green, orange, mauve, black and red.

National and international conventions require that a rigorous procedure be followed in the elaboration of authentic Talavera-style ceramics. Each individual piece will be slightly different, and therefore a unique work of art.