Takae has a wonderful way of looking at the world. She asks questions with a child like naivety, resulting in egg cups as castles, ceramic horses for the toast soldiers, plates as snails and salt & pepper shakers as boat sails.

Every detail is thought through. The ceramics themselves are beautifully designed and made, the packaging practical for shops and transportation yet deliciously pretty with a tiny leaflet inside describing the design concepts and origins… allowing the new owner to feel connected to Takae's original thoughts.

"I always thought soldiers are not looked after. Eggs have a choice of cups, but what about poor soldiers?

Don't you think it's not really fair that soldiers often have to lie down on a plate? They look sad and already lost before battling with an egg.

Good soldiers need royal horses and a tasty egg needs to be in a humble castle and I think they look much happier and more comfortable in them."

Made in Cornwall