Every time I went to the countryside to visit my wife’s relatives, we ate using metallic plates and cups made out of a material known as “tagua”. They were usually plain white or with bright flowers or other ornaments painted on top of a white background. After heavy usage, they chipped; therefore many sections of the plates and cups were covered with dark spots.
I never saw clay tableware. However, during my recent foray into Mi Pueblito, I saw an attractive kitchen furniture full with clay plates. I thought they were quite unique. Take a look.
Snapshot of a kitchen furniture displaying clay dinnerware used in the Panamanian countryside. Photo ©Omar Upegui R.
Take notice of the dark white wall showing traces of smoke coming out of the wood stove. Photo ©Omar Upegui R.
This snapshot depicts a clay pitcher on top of a stack of plates. If you take a close look, you will read the words, "La Choza" (the hut) near the top of the cute pitcher. Photo ©Omar Upegui R.
Another shot of the clay dinnerware with the singular labeled pitcher. Photo ©Omar Upegui R.
Wonderful addition to your chronicle. Over the years I collected a lot of dinnerware – mostly old and mostly American, Ohio Valley. I finally moved most of it along and have only six sets left (I think) and some art china and chamber set pieces. But I do love it. This set is lovely.
Hello Linda:
I’ve seen such beautiful sets of dinnerware in the States, I almost felt guilty place food on them. I’m referring to art china sets.
We use ordinary plates at home. Nothing fancy, just right for a cash-strapped budget, if you know what I mean.
Thank you for your encouraging remarks.
Enjoy the rest of the day.
Omar.-