The story behind

A new material, enameled copper, joins the collections for the home. Enameled copper work is an art du feu dating back to antiquity and requiring a high level of expertise. Enamel is a mixture of glass powder and metal oxides that give it its color. 
It is applied to copper before it is fired in the kiln for a few minutes at 850°C for the transformation process to occur, creating the enamel's vitreous touch. Enamels react differently depending on their color. The reactions of the different oxides must be mastered, with one color applied after the other followed by several different firings to ensure that the nature of the enamels and their various possible juxtapositions are taken into account. These six Sialk change tray, named after the archaeological site on the Iranian plateau where the oldest traces of copper smelting have been found, are made from copper foil adorned with stenciled enamels. A feat of craftsmanship, they express a rich wealth of textures and contrasts after firing: transparency and depth, the coldness of metal and the vibration of colors... They are unique pieces of 16 centimeters in diameter based on a subtle balance between the fusion of pigments and the rawness of the material.