The breakfast set is part of the Sharing Moments tableware by Janny van der Heijden. The Heinen 3-piece breakfast set combines traditional Delft blue elements with modern details; exotic blossoms and dangling monkeys playing on the slender branches.

Plate: Diameter 21 cm, weight 340 grams Mug: Diameter 10cm, capacity 350 ml, weight 210 grams Bowl: Diameter 15cm, capacity 700 ml, weight 400 grams

The satirical monkeys seem very modern but are a popular theme that was often seen on Delft blue porcelain four hundred years ago. This was called an appetizer. “Appetizer is pulling ridiculous pranks and imitating human behavior,” Janny explains about the design of her new tableware. “The playful monkeys in the new collection bring a smile to everyone's face. This genre of monkeys in satirical situations was already a popular theme four hundred years ago and we are happy to bring these light-hearted jokers back to the table.” Not only are monkeys a symbol of absurdity, but in Asia, these primates have been depicted on porcelain for centuries to represent wisdom and longevity.