Hosting meals and drinks at home is undoubtedly a surefire way to create a bond with your guests, be it beloved family and friends, or clients or business contacts that you want to create a deeper connection with. We say that it’s important to pamper the first group and impress the latter on an equal level, so you need to be sure that your hosting and entertaining game is up to standard with suitably impressive dinnerware. Recently, luxury tableware and home accessories boutique Artelia launched their Bordallo Pinheiro collection, with some pieces sold exclusively at Artelia, and the pieces presented were nothing short of enchanting. That’s a good indicator that your guests will feel the same way as well should they be served in such exquisite bowls, plates and dishes as seen at the recent launch at the Artelia boutique at Bangsar Shopping Centre (BSC) in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur.
Art on the Table

Bordallo Pinheiro is as much art pieces as it is tableware. This Portuguese brand has a proud tradition in art and design, as its founder, Raphael Bordallo Pinheiro, is a highly regarded Portuguese artist known for his illustrations, sculptures, caricatures and, of course, ceramic art and is regarded as the first Portuguese comics creator. Hailing back to 1885 when Bordallo Pinheiro founded a ceramics factory in the city of Caldas de Rainha in Estremadura, Portugal, his namesake brand has been carrying the legacy of creativity and imagination that its original artists is known for, while collaborating with the most prominent artists in more contemporary times to bring to the world the best of pottery and ceramic art, including the finest of tableware.
(Photo of Raphael Bordallo Pinheiro the artist. Image from Bordallo Pinheiro)
At the launch of Bordallo Pinheiro at Artelia BSC, the Flora and Maria Flor collections took centrestage, complemented by pieces from other collections including from the Tropical Fruits, Artichoke Naturalist, Leaves, Tomato, and the ever-popular Natural Cabbage collections, among others. The curation at the event showcased how well each collection could blend in with each other while also making an impact on the table even if laid out only on its own.

Dinner Showstopper
Just as pieces from Bordallo Pinheiro work well for dining and serving whether from a single collection or mixed and matched with other collections from the same brand, a singular piece or loose dining ware from any of the collections will also lend that air of ceramic artistry to a tablescape consisting of your own plates and dishes from another brand. Consider the Bordallo Pinheiro pieces as the centerpiece of your dinner or lunch spread for serving main entrees such as the rice or main protein dish, or bring out the special pieces for dessert time and for serving cakes or ice cream.



Be it the whole set or just one or two pieces on the table, any Bordallo Pinheiro piece is sure to be a conversation starter and help make that meal just that bit more memorable. There’s no denying that unique and quirky tableware can help highlight the personality and creativity of the hostess or host, while the fun ambience created with such fun pieces will only bring good memories for guests and hosts alike.
Exclusive Bordallo Pinheiro Pieces at Artelia BSC and TRX
Now that Bordallo Pinheiro dinnerware and ceramics are available at Artelia BSC as well as at their outpost at Seibu The Exchange TRX in the Kuala Lumpur city center, take note that Artelia carries some pieces that are exclusive to only them in Malaysia. Artelia will also be bringing in more Bordallo Pinheiro designs in future, so check out their store often or check them out on the Artelia Malaysia website to stay tuned in to new products, as well as products from other brands at Artelia. Browse their collection online at www.artelia.com.my or get to Artelia BSC or Artelia Seibu TRX to purchase your favourite pieces on the spot.













