# Mouthy Table Toppers The Ronit Branga Ceramic Tableware May Cause Skepticism For the Hungry By Kyle Towers | Published 2013-01-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-tableware References: [123inspiration](http://www.123inspiration.com/ceramic-tableware-with-mouths-by-ronit-baranga/) & [ronitbaranga](http://www.ronitbaranga.com/gallery.htm) This set of sculptured ceramic tableware might just encourage one to eat their meal a little faster. If not, there is a hungry-looking mouth waiting patiently under your food that might want you to share. The pieces are not necessarily designed for functional use, but they are certainly a [clever idea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-for-two-collection). They have [elements of playfulness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tottolo), yet at the same time are slightly eerie and gross. The mixture of the feelings these pieces invoke make for an intriguing set of artwork. Each mouth that is part of the sculptured ceramic tableware is finely detailed. The subtle red that is added to the tongues and lips is wonderfully textured and realistic -- the teeth have brilliant form. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sculptural Tableware:** Opportunity to create artistic and playful tableware designs, enhancing the dining experience. - **Functional Artwork:** Incorporate aesthetics into everyday objects with a functional purpose. - **Surrealism:** Incorporating elements of surrealism in functional objects to create playfulness and intrigue. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Ceramics:** Create unique and artistic ceramic pieces for the home and hospitality industry. - **Tableware:** Explore the use of unconventional designs in functional tableware. - **Art and Design:** Incorporate unanticipated aspects in everyday products to create a surprising but delightful consumer experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-of-tangible-spaces.md) - [Vibrantly Designed Playful Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hem.md) - [Table Manners-Teaching Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-tableware.md) - [Artsy Surrealist Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gohar-world.md) - [Aesthetically Functional Chopsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restless-chopsticks-tableware.md) - [Anthropomorphic Design Dining Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sideboard-dining-table.md) - [Zero Gravity-Dining Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-microgravity.md) - [Innovative Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-tableware1.md) - [Interactive Mealtime Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platoo-interactive-sensory-meal-plate.md)