Set of 6 round plates, “My Rival’s Eye” wax print, yellow and navy blue, band

“Eyes see, mouth does not speak”: this is the popular West African French proverb recalled by this fabric, also known as My Co-Wife’s Eye.

On a white background, horizontal bands of yellow and navy blue mesh cross the plates, interspersed with wavy red and blue threads; in the center, a large open sky-blue eye, surrounded by small eyes. This set of 6 round plates is our tribute to the iconic “My Rival’s Eye” fabric.

👁️ One pattern, a thousand names

A wide-open eye, surrounded by circles and wavy threads: this fabric humorously speaks of romantic rivalries, and is often chosen for the message it sends. In the world of wax fabric, market women and women who wear it give names to the patterns.

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

✨ What the pattern tells

Vigilance and the watchful eye set the tone: it is a pattern that observes. It is chosen for its mischief: one sees everything, but says nothing.

Our reinterpretation

On this round plate, bands of yellow and navy blue mesh cross the surface horizontally, with wavy red and blue threads and a large sky-blue eye in the center surrounded by small eyes. Yellow, navy blue, sky blue, red, and white make up this design. Each plate is decorated to order in our workshop in Alfortville: the pattern is prepared, applied, and glazed by hand before firing. The packaging box measures 31 × 31 × 10 cm.

At your table

In the soft light at the end of the day, on a natural linen tablecloth, this set brings guests together around a table with character. A gift for its discreet message, echoing the watchful eye.

Features

• Contents: 6 plates of your choice: 2 large, 2 dessert, and 2 deep plates, or 3 large and 3 dessert plates, at the same price.
• Colors: yellow, navy blue, sky blue, red, white.
• Material: porcelain.
• Dimensions, large plate: Ø 27 cm, height 3.1 cm.
• Dimensions, dessert plate: Ø 21 cm, height 2.5 cm.
• Dimensions, deep plate: Ø 19 cm, height 5.5 cm.
• Box: 31 × 31 × 10 cm, approximately 3.5 kg.
• Personalization: colors, first name, date, or message upon request; composition of your choice.
• In case of breakage: single replacement, same pattern and same dimensions, if the shape remains in the catalog.
• In the same pattern: set of 6 oval plates, coffee cup.

For a first name, date, or message, write to us: we will personalize the piece with you.