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Thai elephants and their calves surround a celadon ceramic plate from Thailand. Expert in the antique art of celadon ceramic, Duangkamol crafts the sapphire blue plate by hand, featuring slightly raised patterns under a crackled glazed finish.

Thai artisans Thatsanee and Ramphan pay homage to the ancient weaving traditions of Thailand with this beautiful bowl and plate set. The set of one bowl and one plate is crafted using time-honored celadon ceramic techniques and given a blue crackle glaze. A colorful patterned band reminiscent of Thai textiles is hand-painted on both pieces.

The pretty blue border on this plate is inspired by a tableware pattern long used in Thai restaurants worldwide. Athapol crafts the plate by hand from ceramic.

With a pattern inspired by traditional dinnerware used in Thai restaurants worldwide, this oval plate makes a fun addition to the table. Athapol in Thailand crafts the plate from ceramic with a pretty blue border.

Presented by Penpan, this pair of plates from Thailand combines chic with the homely charm of the countryside. These plates are crafted of ceramic with a woven pattern imprinted around their beige rims. The center of each plate is finished with a crackled blue glaze.

Presented by Penpan, this pair of plates from Thailand combines chic with the homely charm of the countryside. These plates are crafted of ceramic with a woven pattern imprinted around their beige rims. The center of each plate is finished with a crackled green celadon glaze.

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.