Dreaming of a Place in the Sun? Exotic tableware from Creative Tops

Although spring is upon us, the weather has not exactly turned warm in the UK and we may be dreaming of a holiday to a place where the sun is shining and the culture is rich.

A stunning new tableware collection from Creative Tops will help us escape to the shores of the eastern Mediterranean.
This fine china collection of plates, mugs and bowls features exotic patterns adapted from Iznik plates, held in the Victoria & Albert Museum collection.  
Iznik pottery became highly sought after in the 16th and 17th century and the town of Iznik became an established centre for the production of simple earthenware pottery with an underglaze decoration.

The meticulous designs combine traditional Ottoman arabesque patterns, with Chinese elements.
The exotic patterns are reminiscent of the beautiful eclectic ceramic tiles one would find in the eastern Mediterranean region.

Creative Tops hold a tableware licence with the V&A and their ranges incorporate designs from the V&A’s archive of textiles, wallpapers and prints.  Over the past three years, a strong relationship has been forged and beautiful commercial tableware collections for the retail industry have been created.

Another great result of this dynamic relationship is the Toile range above.
The Toile range is designed so individual pieces can be mixed and matched. The tea cups and saucers are elegantly shaped and the plates have scalloped edging.
Each fine china piece feature illustrations adapted from a 19th century printed textile book, and the designs have been sympathetically placed and shown off beautifully on each piece.
The Toile range is perfect for a quintessential English tea party indoors or in the garden when the weather finally settles.

Images courtesy of Creative Tops.