# Chess-Inspired Ceramic Vase Capsules Sara Khamisi and Sandro Lopez Milano Launch the Kish o Mat By Amy Duong | Published 2025-04-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kish-o-mat References: [sandrolopez](https://sandrolopez.com/collections/2023-sandro-lopez?filter.p.m.custom.materials=Ceramic)  British-Iranian artist Sara Khamis works together with the co-founder and art director of Sandro Lopex [Milano](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-tile) on the new Kish o Mat. This is the Persian term that nods to the word 'checkmate' to [honor the ancient game of chess](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-chess-set) with a collection of ceramic vessels made by hand. The narrative is the strongest element of the Kish o Mat collection, drawing meaning from the language of abstracted structures. Through a black and white film that accompanies the collection and is made in a French Nouvelle Vague style, it celebrates filmmaking traditions of a bygone time. Two characters partake in a chess match with ceramics at the root of this story. It has a minimal form with sleek Matte white and Matte black colorways. Image Credit: Sandro Lopez Milano ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 38% - 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Narrative-infused Art Objects:** Crafting a story around traditional art forms can redefine consumer engagement, exemplifying a shift towards storytelling in product design. - **Cinematic Product Launches:** Using filmic storytelling techniques in product launches offers new ways to immerse audiences and connect emotionally with design narratives. - **Chess-inspired Home Decor:** The convergence of chess motifs with home decor innovations opens up unique aesthetic opportunities to cater to fans of this timeless game. ### Where This Applies - **Artisanal Home Goods:** The rise of handcrafted, narrative-driven decor items disrupts traditional interior aesthetics by prioritizing personalized and cultural themes. - **Film-integrated Marketing:** Integrating cinematic elements into marketing strategies heralds a new era of visual storytelling within product promotions. - **Luxury Ceramics:** Elevating ceramic design with historical and cultural influences challenges conventional perceptions of ceramics, steering them toward the luxury market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chess-Themed Art Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/checkmate-collection.md) - [Ceramic Chess Seating Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chair-chess.md) - [Minimalist Artful Chessboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tarek-elkassouf.md) - [Geometric Minimal Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chess-matt-edition.md) - [Ethnically Inspired Ceramic Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cermaics-vase-capsule.md) - [Republic-Honoring Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chess-set-concept.md) - [Minimalist Monolithic Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-chess-set.md) - [Playful Storage Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berto-hidden-secrets.md) - [Artful Wearable Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ha-mat-set.md)