Stoneware ELEPHANT FEET

The special effect of ELEPHANT FEET comes precisely from the fine differences in the glazes. During firing, minerals, temperature and atmosphere react with one another, so shade, depth and flow can vary slightly. No piece is exactly like the next. On the set table, this creates a lively, individual overall picture.

Celadon refers to a glazing technique rich in tradition that originated in China. It is characterised by transparent to translucent glazes with great depth of colour, often in greenish nuances. For ELEPHANT FEET, this tradition provides the design inspiration for the special effect of colour and surface.

The shapes go back to small test vessels from the artistic work of Emanuel Boos. From this exploration of glaze, firing process and form, a whole tableware series was developed together with MAOMI. The deliberately organic proportions and the characteristic foot shape give plates, bowls and cups their sculptural character.

ELEPHANT FEET is based on the œuvre of the porcelain artist Dr. Emanuel Boos and was developed further into a tableware collection together with MAOMI. His many years of work with Celadon glazes, minerals and firing processes form the artistic starting point of the series.

Yes. ELEPHANT FEET is dishwasher- and microwave-safe and therefore fits easily into everyday life.

Yes. The interplay of the different glazes is part of the collection's character. The shades are chosen so that they look calm on their own and can also be combined with one another. This lets you extend your place setting step by step or put it together anew again and again.

In principle, the shapes and colours currently available can be added later. As the glazes show natural variations in the firing process, a piece bought later may differ slightly in shade and surface from pieces you already own. It is precisely these nuances that are part of the collection's character. In addition, individual shapes or colours may change over time or be discontinued.

Yes. ELEPHANT FEET has received several design awards, including the Baden-Württemberg Design Award / Focus Open 2023 and the German Design Award 2024. The awards recognise the special combination of artistic origin, characteristic form and functional tableware design.

ELEPHANT FEET is made in collaboration with our partner manufactory in Sri Lanka. Production combines craftsmanship with the collection's distinctive glaze and design language.