{"product_id":"coffret-6-assiettes-carrees-ntshak-velours-kuba","title":"Set of 6 square plates, Ntshak pattern – Kuba Velvet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGeometric labyrinths inspired by scarification, embroidered in raffia velvet.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the square plates, a vertical band crosses the surface: brown, ochre, rust and black geometric labyrinths stand out on a beige background. This set is our tribute to the iconic \"Kuba Velvet\" fabric, a reinterpretation we have named \"Ntshak\", the name of the raffia cloth worn by Kuba women (DR Congo).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌀 The history of the pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the Kuba kingdom, in Kasaï, Shoowa men weave palm fiber and women embroider it into velvet, following geometric labyrinths inspired by scarification: pieces so precious that they served as currency or covered the royal throne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNtshak\u003c\/strong\u003e (DR Congo, Kuba): the raffia cloth of Kuba women.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eKasaï Velvet\u003c\/strong\u003e (DR Congo): raffia fabrics that Shoowa men weave and women embroider.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✨ What the pattern tells\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pattern speaks of patient work: a velvet can take from several months to a year. It evokes prestigious fabrics, given as gifts or used as currency. It is given as a sign of prestige and patience, echoing these fabrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur reinterpretation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vertical band takes up the labyrinths of Kuba Velvet in brown, ochre, rust, beige and black colors. The pieces are decorated to order in our Alfortville workshop: pattern prepared, applied and hand-enameled before firing. They are presented in a 31 × 31 × 10 cm packaging box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt your table\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the soft light of a morning or a dinner, on a raw linen tablecloth, the brown and ochre labyrinths accompany the exchanges between guests. The set is given as a gift to celebrate a special moment, echoing the prestigious fabrics and the patient time of velvet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6 plates of your choice: 2 large, 2 dessert and 2 deep, or 3 large and 3 dessert, at the same price (the photos show the version with deep plates).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eColors\u003c\/strong\u003e: brown, ochre, rust, beige and black.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: porcelain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge plate\u003c\/strong\u003e: 26.7 × 26.7 cm, height 4 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDessert plate\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20 × 20 cm, height 2.8 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep plate\u003c\/strong\u003e: 17.3 × 17.3 cm, height 5.5 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 box of 31 × 31 × 10 cm, approximately 3.5 kg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePersonalization\u003c\/strong\u003e: colors, first name, date or short message upon request; composition of your choice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn case of breakage\u003c\/strong\u003e: replacement of the individual piece is possible, same pattern and same dimensions, as long as the shape remains in the catalog.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn the same pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e: breakfast set, textured mug; other matching pieces can be made upon request.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWrite to us to personalize your set and give a pattern that celebrates the patient time of Kuba Velvet.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kemi-usage\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur plates have been used every day by families for over two years and go through the dishwasher and microwave daily: to date, we have observed no visible wear of the decoration, including contact with cutlery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kemi-dimensions\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📏 The dimensions of our square plates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/0010\/0685\/files\/Gamme_Carree.png?v=1756748552\" alt=\"Dimensions of KEMI HOME ART square plates: large plate, dessert plate and deep plate\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kemi-coffret-prestige\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🎁 As a gift: the prestige set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a wedding, a birthday or a memorable gift, your set can be presented in our prestige set: a deep green rigid box with magnetic closure, golden KEMI HOME ART logo, yellow interior and foam padding that holds each piece. \u003cstrong\u003eAs an option, upon request: €10 surcharge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Simply specify it in your order or write to us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/0010\/0685\/files\/Coffret_6_assiettes___motif_fleurs_de_mariage_bleu__formes_des_assiettes_au_choix_1.png?v=1758053130\" alt=\"KEMI HOME ART green prestige set, golden logo, yellow interior\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kemi-infos-produit\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct information\u003c\/strong\u003e – Manufacturer: KEMI HOME ART SAS, 9 rue Pierre Leroux, 94140 Alfortville, France – edo@kemiha.fr. Reference: 10089883828557. Material: Porcelain, ceramic decoration fixed by firing. Tips: avoid thermal shock (hot piece under cold water).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KEMI HOME ART","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51684750623053,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/0010\/0685\/files\/background-editor_output_da73d031-563b-4337-a798-695d7fc4dd3a.png?v=1747814148","url":"https:\/\/kemiha.fr\/en\/products\/coffret-6-assiettes-carrees-ntshak-velours-kuba","provider":"KEMI HOME ART : www.kemiha.fr","version":"1.0","type":"link"}