The cultural diversity of our country has long enriched almost every aspect of our lives, but of late the colors and motifs that are meaningful in other regions of the world have started to grace our dinnerware, cutlery, serving pieces and textiles in the United States. This suggests that Americans are exploring their ancestry a bit more or perhaps we are merely reveling in that dazzling designs and are making a place for them in our world as well.
Resources:
Rwanda large round platter ($70), Uganda small serving bowl ($60), Sudan trivet ($30) and Acoma medium platter ($50) all Wilton Armetale at Marshall Field’s and Bloomingdale’s; Moroccan table runners ($19) at Field’s; Mud and Kola Cloth place mats ($16.99) and runners ($54.99) at Field’s; African coasters (set of six $18) at Henri Bendel; Harlequin stainless flatware by Lisa Jenks for Sasaki ($79.99 a place setting) at Field’s; Ottoman by Gien, dessert plates ($192 for 6), canape plates ($126 for 6); 12-inch platter ($75)at Field’s, Bloomingdale’s.
Tray Chic trays ($175) each at Henri Bendel; Kente by Essex ($75 five-piece place setting) at Field’s.
