Talea originates from a project by Ronan Bouroullec inspired by the natural world. The name refers to a fragment of a plant specifically cut and repositioned in the soil or water to regenerate missing parts, giving life to a new specimen. The product features elements on the side resembling buds ready to bloom, aiming to strengthen the connection between ceramics and the inspiring nature.
Talea by Ronan Bouroullec
Talea Verde, Talea Ambra Blu and Talea Ambra Verde
Talea Ambra Blu
Talea Verde
Talea is available in three variants, distinguished by combinations of glossy colours: an all-green version (Verde), while the other two feature an amber brown with vertical details in either green (Ambra Verde) or blue (Ambra Blu).
Talea is created through casting and subsequent assembly of individual pieces. An ancient formulation is used for the glaze to achieve a pure, brilliant, and transparent crystal-like effect, almost iridescent, creating the unique colour shading of the final artefact.
Each artefact is handmade in Italy by skilled artisans in a limited edition of 100 + 5 A.P. Each piece is signed and numbered.
Talea Ambra Verde
Ronan Bouroullec
French designer from Bittany, Ronan Bouroullec joined the Mutina team in 2011. He also designed Osso & Bottone, Adagio, Camino, Camini, Finestra Giorno, Finestra Notte and Candeliere.
“Talea refers to the ends of the object, resembling buds ready to sprout. It is an ode to life and care in the form of design.”
