‘table-ear’ by eszter imre image © vivienne balla

hungarian designer eszter imre has developed ‘table-wear’, a collection of ceramic dishes transformed into jewellery. the series is made at herend porcelain manufacture zrt. it is the most classical style ware in hungary and can be found in homes around the world, including some royal palaces. the traditional shapes were adapted by hand from their original moulds. the typical style of patterns were hand-painted on the pieces with gold highlights to further connect them with the original cup or plate. the glazed ceramics are fired to 1300 celsius and come in a variety sizes from 12x4x2cm to 3x1x1cm.

eszter imre: table wear campaign photoimage © vivienne balla

eszter imre: table wear

eszter imre: table wear special porcelain jewelleryimage © vivienne balla

eszter imre: table wearimage © vivienne balla

eszter imre: table wearimage © vivienne balla

eszter imre: table wearimage © vivienne balla

eszter imre: table wear porcelain necklaces and bracelet

eszter imre: table wear porcelain necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings

eszter imre: table wear porcelain necklaces

eszter imre: table wear working processimage © kata kis

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