Design Kitchen Utencils & Handcrafted Tableware / Ami

This elegant ceramic cup will allow you to enjoy your favourite drink. It will accompany you from morning to night while reducing your environmental footprint.

BENEFITS AND FEATURES :

• glaze inside for a good seal, rough outside
• dishwasher and microwave safe cup
• reusable silicone lid

DETAIL AND CARE :

MATERIALS: porcelain / glaze / underglaze
PROVENANCE: Montreal, Quebec
DIMENSIONS: 11 x 9 x 9 cm, lid 2 x 10 x 10 cm

CARE: Dishwasher and microwave-safe cup, avoid thermal shock.

This elegant ceramic travel mug will allow you to enjoy your favourite drink on the go. It will accompany you from morning to night while reducing your environmental footprint.

BENEFITS AND FEATURES :

• glazed inside for a watertight seal, rough outside for an airtight seal.
• dishwasher and microwave safe cup
• reusable silicone lid

DETAIL AND CARE :

MATERIALS: porcelain / glaze / underglaze
PROVENANCE: Montreal, Quebec
DIMENSIONS: 11 x 9 x 9 cm, lid 2 x 10 x 10 cm

CARE: Dishwasher and microwave-safe cup, avoid thermal shock.

Each piece is unique and may vary slightly from the photo.

Identifying your glass while cooling the contents without diluting the liquid is the brilliant mission of these colourful ice cubes!

ADVANTAGES AND FEATURES :

• box of six ice cubes in a variety of colours
• can be stored in the freezer

DETAIL AND CARE :

WEIGHT:

CARE: Avoid dishwasher which could discolour the ice cubes. Do not heat. Clean with warm water and mild soap. Care instructions provided.

Each piece is unique and may vary slightly from the photo.

For an aperitif or morning coffee, keep an eye on Montreal's colourful landscapes, captured by Renée Bovet's gifted brushstrokes. This set of four coasters presents reproductions of silk-painted canvas evoking four corners of the Plateau Mont-Royal in summer and winter.

ADVANTAGES AND FEATURES :

• four square coasters in a box
• laminated reproduction, cork back
• resistant

DETAILS :

Each piece is unique and may vary slightly from the photo.

More than 400,000 lakes are listed on the territory of Quebec! These decorative coasters are magnificent utilitarian objects to embellish your cocktails.

ADVANTAGES AND FEATURES :

• four square coasters contained in a box
• laminated reproduction, cork back
• resistant

DETAILS :

Set of 6 decorative coasters. A harmonious blend of textures and colours to enhance your cocktail parties.

ADVANTAGES AND FEATURES :

• Coaster holder included.
  

DETAILS :

MATERIALS:Black laminate / aluminum

PROVENANCE: Montreal, Quebec
DIMENSIONS: 9.5 x 9.5 x4

WEIGHT: 280 g

This wooden pepper shaker is turned by hand by a craftsman. Its colorful patterns come from different species of exotic woods. Featuring a durable stainless steel mechanism, this is a quality pepper mill you will keep for a long time. Use with hard, black or white peppercorns, depending on your preference and recipe requirements! Much more than a pepper mill, it is a real decorative object that will appeal to lovers of tableware.

Jean-Pierre Déry is motivated by human contact. He enjoys discussing wood fibers and the colors of different species with his suppliers. He makes his pepper shakers and rolling pins in small series in a workshop at home.

ADVANTAGES AND CHARACTERISTICS:

• High quality stainless steel mechanism
• 10" tall
• Pale speckled pattern

CARE :

• Wash with a soft cloth
  

MATERIALS: Walnut and cherry
ORIGIN: Quebec, Quebec
DIMENSIONS: 27 x 5 x 5cm

WEIGHT: 320g

This diabolo shaped pepper mill has a durable stainless steel mechanism. Its ergonomic shape and quality materials make it a kitchen tool that you can keep for a long time. More than just a pepper shaker, it's a decorative piece of art that you'll want to keep in plain sight.

It can be used with hard, black or white peppercorns, depending on your personal preferences or the requirements of your recipes.

Jean-Pierre Déry is motivated by the human contact with his suppliers and customers. He enjoys discussing wood fibres and the colours of the different species. He manufactures his pepper pots and rolling pins in small batches in a workshop in Quebec.

ADVANTAGES AND FEATURES :

• High quality stainless steel mechanism
• Easy to fill and clean

CARE:

• Wash with a soft cloth
  

MATERIALS: Maple and black walnut
PROVENANCE: Quebec City, Qc
DIMENSIONS : 24 cm high. 6,5 cm diameter
WEIGHT : 305 gr

This original pepper mill is both a durable kitchen item and a decorative art piece. The line design is embellished with dots made of a different type of wood.

This pepper mill has a durable stainless steel mechanism. Its ergonomic shape and quality materials make it a kitchen tool that you can keep for a long time.

It can be used with hard, black or white peppercorns, depending on your personal preferences or the requirements of your recipes.

Jean-Pierre Déry takes pleasure in discussing wood fibres and the colours of the different species. He is motivated above all by the human contact with his suppliers and customers. It is in his workshop at home that he makes his pepper pots and rolling pins in small batches.

ADVANTAGES AND FEATURES:

• High quality stainless steel mechanism
• Easy to fill and clean

CARE:

• Wash with a soft cloth
  

MATERIALS: Macacauba, maple and wenge
PROVENANCE: Quebec, Qc
DIMENSIONS : Height 21 cm, diameter 5 cm
WEIGHT : 285 gr

This set of 4 hexagonal coasters will easily blend into a minimalist, modern setting. They are a creation of industrial designer Diana Garcia, who was inspired by Brutalism, a style popular in the 20th century. Geometric lines and patterns decorate these coasters for a retro yet contemporary look.

Collage Studio is a collection of utilitarian objects and jewelry handcrafted in Montreal. Each piece is produced in small quantities, making it a unique and precious gift.

ADVANTAGES AND FEATURES:

• Can withstand low heat, like that of a cup of tea or coffee, obviously.
• Small silicone pads protect tables and surfaces from scratches.
• Easily washable with a damp cloth and warm water. Do not put in the dishwasher.

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: Resin-coated Hydrostone
PROVENANCE: Montreal, Quebec
DIMENSIONS : 8 cm x 8 xm x 0,5 cm
WEIGHT : 500 g

This apron, handmade in Montreal, is as practical in the kitchen as it is in the workshop.

Made of heavy cotton canvas, it is durable and machine washable. The leather neckband is adjustable with brass snaps. The long waist laces are also made of leather.

The style and dimensions of this apron make it unisex, suitable for many sizes.

ADVANTAGES:

• Removable leather parts for washing.
• Machine washable cotton. Do not bleach
• Fits medium and small sizes

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: Cotton canvas, brass hardware, leather straps and laces
PROVENANCE: Montreal
DIMENSIONS: Length 68 cm, width 71 cm

This beautiful, tangy-colored little bowl, by ceramicist Mathilda Lovell, is part of her MÆṬI මැටි (Senegalese for clay) collection. Use it to enjoy a good latte or a delicate matcha.

This porcelain piece is entirely handmade in Montreal. 

BENEFITS AND FEATURES

Dishwasher and microwave safe

MATERIALS: Porcelain
PROVENANCE: Montreal, Quebec
DIMENSIONS: Diameter 10.5 cm, height 7.5 cm

This small porcelain box, handmade in Montreal, can be used as a sugar bowl or a tea box. You can also use it to nicely store any small objects.

This piece by ceramicist Mathilda Lovell, is part of her MÆṬI මැටි (clay in Senegalese) collection. Make up a tea set with the red spiral pattern teapot and small colorful spiral dome, or a bathroom accessory set with the multicolored soap dish.

BENEFITS & FEATURES:

• Dishwasher and microwave safe
  

MATERIALS: Porcelain
PROVENANCE : Montreal, Quebec
DIMENSIONS: 9.5 cm diameter x 9.5 cm height

Small bowls in beautiful acidic colors, by ceramist Mathilda Lovell, entirely handmade in Montreal. Use them at the table for your condiments and spices, or to hold a tea bag.

Part of the MÆṬI මැටි (Senegalese for clay) collection, these small bowls pair perfectly with the yellow coffee bowl, and red spiral patterned teapot.

NOT AVAILABLE AS A SET. EACH BOWL SOLD SEPARATELY

BENEFITS AND FEATURES

Dishwasher and microwave safe

MATERIALS: Porcelain
PROVENANCE: Montreal, Quebec
DIMENSIONS: Diameter 7.5 cm, height 1.5 cm

This colorful little mug is part of the Maeti collection by Montreal ceramicist Mathilda Lovell. The beautiful, vibrant colors of this collection will brighten up your table, no matter what the occasion.

Make a beautiful breakfast set with the Large Plate and Small Dish from the same collection.

BENEFITS AND FEATURES

• Dishwasher safe
• entirely handmade

MATERIALS: Porcelain
PROVENANCE: Montreal, Quebec
DIMENSIONS: Diameter 9cm, height 6,5 cm

This small raku cup, handmade in Montreal, is, without a doubt, the pinnacle of zenitude for your tea break, no matter the time of day.

Ceramicist Marie-Christine Lété creates minimalist and timeless pieces that will add a touch of elegant design to your decor.

For a beautiful effect, compose a set of decorative and utilitarian pieces with the pencil pot and flower holder from the same collection

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: Ceramic
DIMENSIONS: Diameter 9.5 cm, height 7.5 cm
PROVENANCE: Montreal, Quebec

CARE: Not microwave or dishwasher safe. The pieces fired with the raku technique remain porous. The tannin of the tea, after a long time of use, makes them waterproof.

Inspired by nature, its balance and its opposites, Marie-France Labrosse creates unique ceramic pieces. Her handmade creations are elegant and refined, but also resistant and solid for everyday use. The porcelain pieces, made in Quebec, make a perfect gift for tableware lovers who want to add a unique touch to their kitchen.

Make a salad serving set with the salad bowl from the same collection

BENEFITS AND FEATURES:

• Glazed on the inside allowing for a good seal, raw on the outside

DETAILS & CARE:

MATERIALS: porcelain / glaze / underglaze
PROVENANCE : Montreal, Quebec
DIMENSIONS: Diameter 7,5 cm. Height with spout 23 cm. Capacity 500 ml

CARE : Dishwashersafe, avoid thermal shock.

These placemats are made in Montreal from real wood veneer and are oil treated for easy maintenance.

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: Real wood veneer
PROVENANCE: Montreal
DIMENSIONS: 48 x 28 x 0,3 cm

Here is a small bowl ideal to give as a gift to a music lover. Use it at the table to put salt or spices, or as a decorative object to put small pieces like rings or earrings...

This piece is a creation of Marie-Christine Lété, a Montreal ceramist. Passionate about sculpture, she also produces small series of pieces made on the wheel and fired in raku. Mainly decorative, but also utilitarian, for the time of a meal, they are neither dishwasher nor microwave safe.

Make a beautiful tea set by adding the small Musique tea cup, from the same collection

Raku, joy and pleasure in Japanese, is, at the time, intimately linked to Zen philosophy and the tea ceremony. This technique, although controlled, gives a unique result for each piece, with the most exciting random effects.

ADVANTAGES AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Unique piece entirely handmade
• As decorative as it is useful

MATERIALS: Raku ceramic
PROVENANCE: Montreal, Quebec
DIMENSIONS: Height 4 cm (1 ½ inch). Diameter 9 cm (3 ½ inches)

MAINTENANCE: Wash in warm water with mild soap. Not dishwasher or microwave safe.

This is a perfect little teacup to give as a gift to a music lover. Entirely handmade in Montreal, offer it as a set with the raku ceramic teapot and the mini Music bowl, from the same collection

This piece is a creation of Marie-Christine Lété, a Montreal ceramist. Passionate about sculpture, she also produces small series of pieces made on the wheel and fired in raku. Mainly decorative, but also utilitarian, they are neither dishwasher nor microwave safe.

Raku, which means joy and pleasure in Japanese, was, at the time, intimately linked to Zen philosophy and the tea ceremony. This technique, although controlled, gives a unique result for each piece, with the most exciting random effects.

ADVANTAGES AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Unique piece entirely handmade
• Over time, the tannin in the tea will seal the cup

MATERIALS: Raku ceramic
PROVENANCE: Montreal, Quebec
DIMENSIONS: Height 7 cm (2 ¾ inches). Diameter 8,5 cm (3 ½ inches)

MAINTENANCE: Wash in warm water with mild soap. Not dishwasher or microwave safe

Diana Garcia is a Montreal-based industrial designer behind the Collage line of jewelry and home accessories. Diana designs and handcrafts all of her creations from her studio in Montreal.

Here she offers you a set of 4 coasters inspired by the classic Mediterranean terrazzo.

The coasters of the Terrazzo collection are made of jesmonite, a synthetic resin composed of acrylic polymers and minerals. The material is then hand-sealed with food-grade beeswax.

They are lightweight and durable with beautiful, vibrant colors that will last through the seasons. Each coaster is cushioned on the back to optimize its grip on all surfaces.

BENEFITS AND FEATURES:

• Lightweight and colorful
• Food grade sealant
• Heat resistant
• Cushioned back for better adhesion
• Colored in the mass: will not fade

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: Jesmonite
PROVENANCE: Handmade in Montreal, Quebec
DIMENSIONS: 9 x 9 x 0.7 cm (3.4" x 3.4" x 0.2")

This small Brut candleholder in cast concrete is entirely handmade in Quebec. The receptacle fits standard candles

Montreal industrial designer Diana Garcia draws inspiration from the icons of the city's brutalist architecture to design the pieces in her Brut collection

Create a beautiful decorative ensemble with the small flower vase and hexagonal coasters from the same collection

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: Cast concrete
PROVENANCE: Montreal
DIMENSIONS: 8 x 8 x 4.5 cm (3.2 x 3.2 x 1.75 inches)

Katherine Paré, a Montreal textile designer, creates her own 100% linen dishcloths by silk-screening her own illustrations.

Why should a dishcloth be commonplace? Especially during the holiday season! Katherine offers you high quality linens, with festive designs, so beautiful that you can't keep them just for yourself: Give them as gifts! Even better: use them to wrap your gifts and kill two birds with one stone!

Linen has several advantages when used in the kitchen: Linen is more absorbent and resistant than cotton and dries more quickly without developing bad odors because it limits the development of bacteria. Also, since the fiber of linen is longer than that of cotton, a linen dishcloth will not leave any trace or fiber on your glasses.

Don't resist the temptation and get all of them the different models from the same collection!

ADVANTAGES AND CHARACTERISTICS :

• Absorbent
• Resistant
• Dries completely without developing bad odors
• Healthy and anti-bacterial
• Does not leave fibers or marks on glass

DETAILS :

MATERIALS : 100% linen
PROVENANCE: Montreal, Quebec
DIMENSIONS: 46 x 66 cm (18 x 26 inches)

Katherine Paré, a Montreal textile designer, creates her own 100% linen dishcloths by silk-screening her own illustrations.

Why should a dishcloth be commonplace? Especially during the holiday season! Katherine offers you high quality linens, with festive designs, so beautiful that you can't keep them just for yourself: Give them as gifts! Even better: use them to wrap your gifts and kill two birds with one stone!

Linen has several advantages when used in the kitchen: Linen is more absorbent and resistant than cotton and dries faster without developing bad odors because it limits the development of bacteria. Also, as the fiber of linen is longer than cotton, a linen dishcloth will not leave any trace or fibers on your glasses.

Don't resist the temptation and get all the different models of the same collection !

ADVANTAGES AND CHARACTERISTICS :

• Absorbent
• Resistant
• Dries completely without developing bad odors
• Healthy and anti-bacterial
• Does not leave fibers or marks on glass

DETAILS :

MATERIALS: 100% linen
PROVENANCE: Montreal, Quebec
DIMENSIONS: 46 x 66 cm (18 x 26 inches)

This minimalist and contemporary style cappuccino cup is handmade in Quebec.

It will easily find its place on your table, thanks to its practical and versatile format: use it also as a condiment bowl, in set with the oiler and the Karé plate from the same collection.

Montreal-based ceramic artist Sophie Cousineau creates durable, multi-functional objects to enliven and comfort the senses. The primary colors she uses, the contrast between the color of the clay and the glaze, between the matte texture of the glaze and the bare clay contribute to the enhancement of the raw material.

I am inspired by the Bauhaus philosophy for the creation of sober objects, with minimalist geometric lines that can serve several functions. I am inspired by the colors and shapes used in the works of Gaudi, Kandinsky, Miro, and Hundertwasser.

CARE:

• Dishwasher and microwave safe

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: Ceramic
PROVENANCE: Montreal
DIMENSIONS: Height 6.5 cm. Diameter 9,5 cm (2 ½ x 3 ¾ inches)

A ceramic oiler, handmade in Quebec, with a sober and elegant look. Thanks to its minimalist and timeless style, it will easily find its place on your kitchen counter, whatever the decor.

Make a beautiful salad service set with Karé plate from the same collection

Montreal-based ceramic artist Sophie Cousineau creates durable, multi-functional objects to enliven and comfort the senses. The primary colors she uses, the contrast between the color of the clay and the glaze, between the matte texture of the glaze and the bare clay contribute to the enhancement of the raw material.

I am inspired by the Bauhaus philosophy for the creation of sober objects, with minimalist geometric lines that can serve several functions. I am inspired by the colors and shapes used in the works of Gaudi, Kandinsky, Miro, and Hundertwasser.

CARE:

• Dishwasher safe

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: Ceramic. Stainless steel and rubber spout
PROVENANCE: Montreal
DIMENSIONS: Height (with spout) 23 cm. Width 8,5 cm (9 x 3 ½ inches)

This multifunctional utility pot is a creation of Montreal industrial designer Diana Garcia.

Hand-cast in jesmonite (a synthetic resin composed of acrylic polymers and minerals) in bright colors reminiscent of Mediterranean terraces, use it in the kitchen to hold your condiments and spices or in your bedroom to store small personal items.

You can also make a nice set with the refillable candle and the Terrazzo coaster set from the same collection.

ADVANTAGE:

• Double sealed with food grade products

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: Jesmonite and food grade sealant
PROVENANCE: Montreal
DIMENSIONS: 3 inch diameter
CARE: Hand wash with soap and warm water