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Issue 5 · Inspired by Iberia · January 31, 2012

A Tea Set Combines Cork and Color

Issue 5 · Inspired by Iberia · January 31, 2012

The Whistler Cork Teapot in MoMA's Destination Portugal collection demonstrates what can come about when designers use indigenous materials to create modern products.

Portuguese designer Raquel Castro is doing her bit to help Portugal's cork industry, which has suffered in recent years from the wine and champagne industry's move to screw-top lids and plastic closures. We think the considered application of cork's thermal properties is a stroke of genius. The teapot also has sugar and creamer containers and teacups to match.

MOMA, Whistler Cork Teapot, cork, fired glazed ceramics, Cork Teacup, Cork Creamer, yellow and white

Above: The Whistler Cork Teapot (with Cork Creamer and Teacup) is made of ceramic earthenware and cork; prices range from $4.95 to $11.95.

MOMA, Whistler Cork Teapot, cork, fired glazed ceramics, yellow

Above: The Whistler Cork Teapot has a generous opening at the top for easy filling and a spout for pouring; $11.95.

MOMA, Whistler Cork Sugar Pot, cork, fired glazed ceramics, red

Above: The Whistler Cork Sugar Pot comes with corks stoppers in red; $5.95.

MOMA, Whistler Cork Teacup, cork, fired glazed ceramics, purple

Above: The Whistler Cork Teacup has a cork base for the easy handling of hot drinks; $4.95.

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