From the earth to the table

Artists of fire, the men and women at Haviland craft their materials as if telling a story. Since 1842, their precise gestures have brought the finesse of kaolin to light, while their immense passion, handed down from generation to generation, weaves such beautiful tales. Plain white objects are deftly shaped to create a feast not just for the eyes, but also for the ears and the touch. The pieces are fireproofed in temperatures reaching over a thousand degrees, before being stamped with the prestigious Haviland Limoges hallmark. It is the enamelling process that gives exceptional brilliance and translucency to each piece. Then, brush in hand, these magicians apply gold and pigment, creating life from the imagination of great artists with their unique know-how, their best-kept secret.