Have you ever wondered why snowflakes look so gorgeous? Their shape has always been mysterious, but also impressive to all as we catch them in the air in winter. Well, it seems snowflakes are more than just a meteorological change that happens in the atmosphere. There are many stories about snowflakes and the beauty of their structure. Two...
— The Story about history and style — There are many bespoke pieces crafted by Mottahedeh. One of them, a monumental porcelain Carp Tureen, is presented at Christie’s this week (September 21-22). Another will be a Mottahedeh porcelain Chinese export style monteith on stand, made for President Reagan as a parting gift to his Cabinet members. We are very happy...
Oriental blue and white porcelain has crossed many roads to be where it is now - at our homes. This fine and translucent porcelain comes from China, while Persian cobalt provided the elegant blue to make the final and perfect touch. Back in the 15th century, the Ming dynasty of China used this imperial combination to make vases...
In collaboration with National Geographic, Mottahedeh has recently release a new pattern called "SNOWFLAKE" and we're featuring it this month as our Pattern of the Month. Imagine a candlelight dinner, a holiday gathering or an after snowman outing with a hot cup of cocoa. National Geographic's photo archive is the inspiration for this delicate design. Each actual snowflake was originally...
Here at Mottahedeh we'd like to thank all the Veterans out there for the service and sacrifices they have made and continue to make for our country. Today we Thank You.
Blue and white is always in style. The Pattern of Month this month is Mottahedeh's Imperial Blue. Since the Ming Dynasty, imperial blue and white porcelains have been prized by collectors and connoisseurs around the world. Edged in 22k gold, this underglazed blue dinner service is based on a Chinese export porcelain pattern, ca. 1730. The elegant design features a...
It's FLASH BACK FRIDAY!! Today we'll dig up an old post from our blog's archives to share with you again! Today it's our Sacred Bird and Butterfly - "Trick-or-Treat!?" post from October, 2010. Did you know that America is not the only place that celebrates Halloween? Here are some of the other common phrases used in a few other countries...
This month's Pattern of the Month is Mottahedeh's recently introduced Palma! Palma is an exact reproduction of a design, circa 1840, designed by Fyodor Solntsev, the great European art historian who painted interiors for cathedrals and designed much of the Kremlin under the patronage of Tsar Nicolas I. The original Solntsev design incorporates the elements of a plate owned by...
It's FLASH BACK FRIDAY!! Today we'll dig up an old post from our blog's archives to share with you again! Today it's Blue Canton Sea Salt Cookies from September 26, 2011. Because, I mean, who doesn't love cookies! I especially love the sweet and savory combo. I stumbled upon this discovery the other day by accident. We had run out...
