In focus: Nikko

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potential For over a century, Nikko has been a market leader in the production of fine bone china, bringing products made with unique technology, precision and beautiful design to the tableware industry

Nikko o ers products that are made in Japan and manufactured completely at their own factory, from the initial processing of raw materials to the nal nishing of the products. Nikko’s unique technologies and designs have created delicate, beautiful, safe, and durable tableware that is highly desired in the home as well as in restaurants and hotels.

The ne bone china created by Nikko is considered the whitest in the world. The technology they use for the ne ceramics ensures excellent translucency, thin and light strength due to the 50 per cent bone ash content.

When it comes to design, the tableware that is made with the whitest Nikko ne bone china looks beautiful and delights customers, allowing the food to shine.

Halo

As part of their new collection, Nikko have released Halo which was won this year’s Tableware International Award of Excellence for Hospitality Dinnerware. Halo was developed for Chinese restaurants in ve-star hotels and features a new shape that is cutting edge, modern and sharp.

The series expresses the brilliance of a halo, utilising the pure white radiance of Nikko’s bone china for added e ect. The radial embossing conjures the image of a lotus leaf, which is a motif of good fortune in China.

The tableware features a straight line starting from the centre, that gives it a at look, yet expresses a gentle conical shape. The line embossing that start from the centre creates a three-dimensional e ect utilizing a convex and concave curve combination that captures an illuminating glow emphasised with the name Halo. The collection is unique and functional tableware that has various possibilities for use and new style that is certain to stimulate the imagination.

With a uniquely characteristic, fresh appearance achieved through continual improvement by Nikko’s skilled craftsmen, the team have realised a state-ofthe-art design without impairing usability.

Sylvan

In contrast to the whiteness of Halo, comes the earth tones of Sylvan. A series that conjures up images of a deep forest surrounded by morning mist. Sylvan uses a decorative technique called Yohen, where there is unexpected colour variations during ring.

Get a sense of nature with colours reminiscent of wet trees, moss and fallen leaves on a forest oor. The gradation of colours is achieved by the ame of the kiln

and the substances contained within the glaze which combine to create a deep scenery that enriches the dishes.

The series features three earth tones that are easy to match with any tableware and are in a shape that has excellent functional beauty.

The Sylvan series is sure to enrich daily meal times.