There is an art to setting a table. The French will have you believe that it is all about the order of your cutlery and the placement of your differently sized dishes This is all wonderful and great, but we’re talking about the art of maximizing visual and culinary joy, specially during Ramadan, when we go all out with colors, textures and number of courses. We want our plates and bowls to highlight the food we worked so hard to perfect. We look for high-quality items that are food safe, easy to clean and can last us forever. And we’ve found it all this Ramadan at MUJI.

The Acacia Collection
We’re in love with MUJI’s Acacia tableware collection. Each piece is handmade in the Philippines. Acacia is a material with a shaded wooden pattern that gives an interesting look, from dark brown in the center to white in the periphery. Made of highly workable material, it is resistant to impact and bending, and is also resistant to putrefaction. It is a fast-growing “early tree” that can be sustainably farmed, and when it grows, it grows to a diameter of 50 cm or more. Hollowing requires a great deal of skill, but craftsmen make handmade and highly accurate tableware.

There are so many sizes to choose from. We love using them as salad bowls because the rich wood tones are a great contrast for our vibrant and colorful salads. They match our clean white porcelain plates and their shape, thickness, and size are all designed to make it easier to match with other collections at MUJI.

White Porcelain
White has always been one of our favorite colors of dishware. It is simple, clean and minimal while easily acting as the perfect sidekick for any hero dish at the table. The collection features a simple finish with no painting to fit any aesthetic, and is designed from fine porcelain for better performance and long-lasting utility.

Thanks to impeccable Japanese craftsmanship from the Tono region of Gifu prefecture and the Seto region of Aichi prefecture where the traditions of “Mino ware” and “Seto ware” are alive, we can still get beautifully crafted items. Machines are also used in the production process, but the handiwork of craftsmen is indispensable for finishing the details. The final inspection also relies on the sharpened eyes and finger sensations.

Heat-Resistant Glass
A Ramadan meal is only done after a warm cup of tea and this year we’re going with the beautifully made heat resistant glass tea pots from MUJI. Through the glass, you will be able to see the beautiful crimson tea tones transform as it steeps.

This year, let your meal be the star of the table with the support of the exquisitely crafted and timeless tableware collection from MUJI.

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