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Lovely Porcelain Tea Sets

Makiko Nakamura's '100 Years After the Party' Collection is Bittersweet

— August 25, 2011 — Art & Design
Makiko Nakamura is a Japanese ceramic artist who is currently based in London. Her exhibit, '100 Years After the Party' is being displayed during London Design Festival at Tent London.

The pieces in Makiko Nakamura's collection are inspired by a story she tells of a tea service being abandoned. Seeds fall on the tea pots and cups which eventually grow into flowers. It's undeniable that Makiko Nakamura has created a beautifully haunting line of porcelain pieces from a bittersweet story.

You will definitely want to have a tea party after this.

Implications - Consumers are no longer looking for designs that feature a gritty aesthetic. Products with a more pristine look attract shoppers who want to take on a classic appearance. Companies could focus on this subdued style in order to grow their brand even further.
Trend Themes
1. Pristine Aesthetics - Opportunity to attract consumers looking for designs with a more pristine look.
2. Classic Appearance - Opportunity for companies to focus on a subdued style to grow their brand.
3. Haunting Porcelain - Opportunity to create beautifully haunting porcelain pieces with emotional storytelling.
Industry Implications
1. Ceramics - Ceramic companies can explore creating porcelain pieces with a more pristine and classic design.
2. Home Decor - Home decor brands can incorporate haunting porcelain pieces into their product offerings, attracting consumers who appreciate emotional storytelling.
3. Events and Exhibitions - Event organizers and exhibition curators can showcase haunting porcelain collections to captivate audiences with bittersweet narratives.
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