# Leafy Salad Salvers These Nao Tamura 'Milan Salone Seasons' Plates Serve Up Greens for Supper By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-10-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nao-tamura-milan-salone-seasons References: [nownao](http://nownao.com/#/what/milansalone/01_milansalone01/) These Nao Tamura 'Milan Salone Seasons' plates harken back to primitive leaf platters in which food was often served. Today, the practice of garnishing or rolling delicacies in husks is still done, and these delightful dishes replicate the art zealously. Made in flexible leafy forms, these Nao Tamura 'Milan Salone Seasons' plates are composed of silica sand. Perfect for piling and rolling for storage or serving, these plant-like platters are a modern home must-have. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Flexible Plate Designs:** The trend of using flexible plate designs opens up opportunities for innovative and customizable tableware solutions. - **Replicating Natural Elements:** The trend of replicating natural elements like leaves in tableware presents opportunities for unique and visually appealing dining experiences. - **Functional and Decorative Tableware:** The trend of combining functionality and aesthetics in tableware creates opportunities for innovative and versatile dining products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Tableware Manufacturing:** Tableware manufacturing industry can explore the production of flexible and nature-inspired plate designs to meet the demand for unique dining experiences. - **Home Decor Retail:** The home decor retail industry can tap into the trend of functional and decorative tableware by offering a variety of modern and visually appealing products for consumers. - **Fine Dining Restaurants:** Fine dining restaurants can incorporate flexible plate designs and nature-inspired tableware to enhance the dining experience and create a memorable impression on their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Revived Mid-Century Serveware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortugaware.md) - [Leaf-Inspired Colorful Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaf-tray.md) - [Fern-Inspired Pottery Dinnerware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiddlehead.md) - [Artsy Serving Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoresin-accented-cheese-and-charcuterie-serving-boards.md) - [Luxurious Patterned Ceramic Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patterned-ceramic-plates.md) - [Handmade Dessert Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carolina-k.md) - [Sculptural Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-of-tangible-spaces.md) - [Creative Dipping Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dip-sea.md) - [Chic Stackable Tableware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tableware-ecosystem.md)