{"product_id":"coffret-petit-dejeuner-ntshak-velours-kuba","title":"Breakfast box, Ntshak pattern – le Velours Kuba","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA prestigious velvet, with geometric labyrinths inspired by scarification.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrown geometric labyrinths stand out against an orange and ochre background: as a band on the square plate, as a band and medallion at the bottom of the large speckled bowl, and all around the mug. This breakfast set is our tribute to the iconic \"Kuba Velvet\" fabric, reinterpreted under the name \"Ntshak\". \"Ntshak\" is 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\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Kuba kingdom, in Kasai, 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\u003eKasai 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\n\u003cp\u003eThe value of patient work is seen in a velvet that can take from several months to a year. These prestigious fabrics were given as gifts or used as currency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur reinterpretation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn porcelain, the labyrinths of Kuba Velvet become a band for the square plate, an inner band and a medallion at the bottom of the large speckled bowl, and a band around the mug. The orange, ochre, brown, and white colors structure the whole. The pieces are decorated to order in our Alfortville workshop, with the pattern prepared, applied and glazed by hand before firing. The packaging box accompanies the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt your table\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the time when the light glides over a textured tablecloth, the box brings together the morning gestures around warm colors. To give to someone who loves pieces inspired by a story of patience and prestige.\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: 1 square dessert plate, 1 large speckled bowl (pattern on the inside), 1 mug (pattern on the outside).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eColors\u003c\/strong\u003e: orange, ochre, brown, white.\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\u003eDessert plate dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20 × 20 cm, height 2.8 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge speckled bowl dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ø 16 cm, height 9 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMug dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ø 8 cm, height 9.1 cm, 30 cl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox\u003c\/strong\u003e: approximately 3 kg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePersonalization\u003c\/strong\u003e: pattern, colors, first name, date or short message upon request.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn case of breakage\u003c\/strong\u003e: individual replacement possible (same pattern, 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: speckled mug, set of 6 square plates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo personalize your box — colors, first name, date or message — write to us: give a piece inspired by patient work and prestigious fabrics.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kemi-usage\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe decoration is applied and fixed by firing using the same process as our plates, used every day by families for over two years and put daily in the dishwasher and microwave, with no visible wear of the decoration observed to date.\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🎁 To give: the prestige box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a wedding, a birthday or a gift that leaves a lasting impression, your set can be presented in our prestige box: a deep green rigid box with a magnetic closure, golden KEMI HOME ART logo, yellow interior and foam padding that holds each piece. \u003cstrong\u003eAs an option, upon request: €10 supplement.\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 box, 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: 10293525578061. Material: Porcelain, ceramic decoration fixed by firing. Advice: avoid thermal shock (hot piece under cold water).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KEMI HOME ART","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52486747652429,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/0010\/0685\/files\/background-editor_output_0a841151-d6ed-4d3f-80ba-cade784c6cbb.png?v=1770062832","url":"https:\/\/kemiha.fr\/en\/products\/coffret-petit-dejeuner-ntshak-velours-kuba","provider":"KEMI HOME ART : www.kemiha.fr","version":"1.0","type":"link"}