SARDINES TALES-SET

Origin of the set

"Sardines Tales-set" is a bespoke ceramic set crafted for sardine-based dishes, designed to celebrate friendship via a ritual born from a memorable dinner, taking place during the sardine season. Céleste and Marguerite's friendship began in their first year at the Design Academy, and their collaboration pays homage to their bond. The focus on sardines emerged spontaneously from a dinner centered around this fish. As one deboned the fish, the other fried it; as one prepared a marinade, the other whipped up a purée. This process evolved into a ritual that emphasized careful preparation, mindfulness, and appreciation of each step. "Our experience with sardines was mostly limited to canned ones. We chose sardines as a symbol of care in our approach, appreciating their availability and nutritional value."

Use of the set

Sardines Tales-set is divided into two stages: the preparation representing the ritual, and the meal embodying the ceremony. During the ritual, two friends purchase sardines and prepare the meal together. During the ceremony, they enjoy a three-Acts meal with sardines cooked in three different ways. These three “Acts,” centering around listening, trust, and confessions, come from the sardines recipes that inspire the design of the ceramic set. By taking care in how they prepare, arrange, serve, and use it, they ensure that this humble fish is elevated in the plate, a metaphor for the shared honor, respect, and love expressed towards each other during a dinner.