Folklore, tradition, and craftsmanship in design

Interiors decorated in a rustic, folk, or boho style have been a real hit in recent years. More and more brands producing tableware and home decorations are focusing on folkloric designs and craftsmanship. Manufacturers create their products by hand and strive to breathe the spirit of tradition into them. Many of them are inspired by folk legends, fairy tales, and local crafts. Accessories and home decorations made in this style impress with their original design and a wealth of patterns, colours, and forms. A common choice when arranging interiors is to combine a modern style – such as Scandinavian – with folkloric accents, which add charm and expressiveness. This style is called modern folk and has been found in an increasing number of homes and flats for some time now.

Huta Julia and Kristoff Polski Stół is a project by three well-known Polish brands. The first – Huta Julia from Piechowice – has been producing crystal glass for years, while the second, Kristoff from Wałbrzych, manufactures table porcelain. The manufactory from Bolesławiec, on the other hand, is known for its colourful ceramic products, inspired by tradition. The manufacturers joined forces to prove that it's worth returning to traditional craftsmanship. The main motif chosen by the designers is a honeycomb, which was transferred onto elements of the tableware using appropriate techniques. The collection consists of a dessert set and two breakfast sets, as if from an elegant manor house. Completely different materials turned out to harmonise perfectly with each other. Crystal glasses and egg cups, porcelain cups and milk jugs, stoneware bowls and plates – that's the beauty of Polski Stół!

The Iittala brand decided to create an original collection of Taika tableware, inspired by fairy tales from the East. The Finnish word "taika" means magic, and there is certainly no shortage of it on the products in the series. Charming ceramic items are decorated with fairy-tale ornaments – mainly animal and plant motifs. The collection was designed by Klaus Haapaniemi, who wanted to evoke popular Russian cartoons and enchanted stories in it. The Taika collection includes the most popular elements of tableware – all full of fairy-tale drawings and vibrant colours. The colourful designs and fairy-tale motifs present on the dishes bring to mind extraordinary legends. Thanks to such unique tableware, every table will gain a touch of magic! What's more, the manufacturer has also created one-of-a-kind bedding and towels with motifs from Eastern fairy tales. They are sure to conjure up the most beautiful dreams…

The Sicily is My Love collection also delights with its colours and extraordinary design. It was created thanks to the collaboration between the Smeg brand and designers Dolce&Gabbana. When designing the household appliances in the series, they were inspired by the landscapes of Southern Italy. Smeg is a true lover of Italian cuisine, while Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce simply adore Sicily. The kitchen equipment elements available in the collection therefore bring to mind the most popular Italian nooks – including the islands of Mount Etna and the ruins of ancient temples. The Sicily is My Love series includes appliances such as juicers, toasters, kettles, and mixers. All accessories are richly decorated, with plenty of decorative milling, leaves, and citrus trees. Each appliance is a combination of the typical Smeg household appliance form with vibrant colours, inspired by hot Sicily. This is one of those collections that will enliven any interior – without exception!

Inspired by simple Japanese ceramics, the Ferm Living brand created the unique Sekki collection. The items included in it were entirely handcrafted. Traditionally fired clay in a modern interpretation is a real bullseye! When designing the tableware elements, the brand focused on matte finishes and light colours. In addition to dishes, the collection also includes stylish pots – these, in turn, are distinguished by the raw form of the clay used in the production process. Sekki products enchant with their warm colours, are pleasant to the touch, and delicately rough. These wonderful plates, mugs, tea pots, and milk jugs look truly exceptional on the table!

Handmade stoneware dishes from the Bloomingville Sandrine collection showcase the perfection of… imperfect forms. All products from the rustic series are distinguished by irregular shapes, a rough but pleasant to the touch surface, and uneven edges. This is precisely what makes them so unique! Sandrine mugs, platters, plates, and bowls come in muted shades of blue and beige. They are also delicately speckled and have slightly darker rims. They harmonise perfectly with Scandi or rustic style accessories. These extraordinary Bloomingville kitchen accessories may differ in size due to their irregularities, making them one of a kind. The brand has opted for craftsmanship in its products and has achieved a really good effect.

A real pearl among tableware collections related to tradition and folklore is the Hybrid series by Seletti. It reflects the achievements of bone china manufacturers from the West and the Far East. A characteristic feature of the products from the collection is their division into two parts, decorated with completely different decorative motifs. One half of the dish, with a white background and wavy edges, strongly contrasts with the other, which has a straight rim and strong colours. Handcrafted Hybrid tableware is therefore an excellent choice for anyone who can't decide on a single set of dishes in the same shade. The richness of colours, designs with different cultural roots, and extraordinary shapes will delight anyone who prefers unconventional solutions! In addition to dishes, the collection also includes elegant vases.

The Seletti brand did not limit itself to just one unusual collection of dishes. It is also worth paying attention to the Kintsugi series. It is inspired by the Japanese art of repairing ceramics of the same name. Its elements look as if they have been glued together from several different pieces of porcelain, completely mismatched. Each dish thus has a different, unique design – guests can feel truly special at the table! The eclectic style visible in the Seletti Kintsugi tableware elements is wild and unconventional – and that's precisely why it attracts the attention of customers worldwide. The brand decided to break away from conventions and release something that had never been on the market before.

Kay Bojesen is a manufacturer of unique wooden toys and decorations. Interestingly, he only took up artistic craftsmanship at the age of fifty, inspired by children's imagination. Wooden toys – mainly in the form of animals – definitely stand out from traditional plastic toys available in most shops. Bojesen's goal was to awaken the inner child in adults. His figurines were created precisely with older users in mind. Wooden toys – monkeys, horses, or soldiers – have even gained the status of international design icons!

Accessories from the unique collections of the brands mentioned above are available at FormAdore. By choosing these kinds of decorations and dishes, we are able to liven up any interior. Modern folk is a style found in an increasing number of homes – it's worth bringing it into your own four walls and giving them a completely new vibe!