Description

Cork and Ceramic Salt and Pepper Shakers

Dressing Collection

Designer: Raquel Castro

Both olive trees and cork oak trees are native species of the Mediterranean region, often growing side by side. It shall not be a coincidence that both of them, often together, have such strong presence in the culture and history of this region, and food is no exception.

Cork has been long used as a stopper, mostly for wine, but in ancient Egypt and Greece it was already used to seal large ceramic jars to store not only wine but also olive oil. Dressing embodies this long tradition, by means of an oil & vinegar cruet, salt & pepper shaker and salad bowl: the full set for a proper Mediterranean salad.

About “Alma Gémea” (Soul Mate)

“Alma Gémea” could have been a love story between two different people, who despite theirs differences find both common and complementary characteristics, which build a stronger “one”.

LOVE STORY

Alma Gémea (Soul Mate) is the result of a continuous joint venture between Amorim  Cork Composites and Matceramica. The main goal in developing this product  collection was to join Matceramicas’ ceramics and Amorim Cork Composites’ cork exploring the potential of the Portuguese deep tradition on these materials within the universe of contemporary domestic needs. Above all, this project was intended as an engine for sharing and promoting product differentiation.