Set of 6 round plates, wax print “Eye of My Rival,” yellow and navy blue, thin rim

“The eyes see, but the mouth does not speak”: this is the proverb evoked by this fabric, also known as My Co-Wife’s Eye.

On the round plates, a fine yellow and navy blue lattice ring runs along the edge; sky blue and pink wavy lines and small eyes animate it, while the center remains white. This set of 6 plates pays tribute to the iconic “My Rival’s Eye” fabric.

👁️ One motif, a thousand names

A wide-open eye, surrounded by circles and wavy lines: this fabric speaks of romantic rivalries with humor, and is often chosen for the message it sends. In the world of wax fabric, it is the market women and those who wear the fabrics who name the motifs.

• My Rival’s Eye (French-speaking West Africa, in French): worn by a woman determined not to share her husband.
• My Co-Wife’s Eye (French-speaking West Africa, in French): refers to the proverb “The eyes see, but the mouth does not speak,” an invitation to discretion and patience.

✨ What the motif tells

The motif speaks of vigilance and the watchful eye. It also carries a message of mischief: one sees everything, but says nothing. This complicit discretion is passed on with a smile.

Our reinterpretation

On this piece, the fine yellow and navy blue lattice ring crosses sky blue and pink wavy lines, punctuated by small eyes; the center remains white. The plates are decorated to order in our Alfortville workshop, with the motif prepared, applied and glazed by hand before firing. The set measures 31 × 31 × 10 cm, approximately 3.5 kg.

At your table

In the soft light of a summer dinner, on a natural linen tablecloth, this fine ring makes guests smile without raising its voice. A gift for someone who loves discreet messages, echoing the vigilance and mischief of the motif.

Characteristics

• Contents: 6 plates of your choice: 2 large, 2 dessert and 2 deep plates, or 3 large and 3 dessert plates.
• Colors: yellow, navy blue, sky blue, pink, white.
• Material: porcelain.
• Large plate: Ø 27 cm, height 3.1 cm.
• Dessert plate: Ø 21 cm, height 2.5 cm.
• Deep plate: Ø 19 cm, height 5.5 cm.
• Set: 31 × 31 × 10 cm, approximately 3.5 kg.
• Personalization: colors, first name, date or short message upon request; set composition of your choice.
• In case of breakage: individual replacement possible, same motif and same dimensions, as long as the shape remains in the catalog.
• In the same motif: set of 6 oval plates, coffee cup, set of 6 round plates.

Write to us to personalize your piece with a message as discreet as the watchful eye.