A season full of flowers – the new MEISSEN service „Giant Bloom“
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  • In the European culture, flowers stand for the expression of friendliness, warmth, trust and affection. Therefore, they are magnificently decorated on the table for a wide variety of occasions, given away with meaningful gestures or placed in the home interior as statement pieces - and always trigger positive emotions on the viewer.

    It was the far-reaching significance of flowers that inspired our artist Lena Hensel to develop the unique "Giant Bloom" pattern. She was able to skillfully combine her great enthusiasm and expertise for colors and their numerous symbolisms and effects with the world of flowers.

    Together with our porcelain painters at the manufactory, a wide variety of floral designs were created in just under 12 months, bringing spring and summer to the home table with their colors. Painting style, coloring and composition on the porcelain were discussed and tried again and again until finally, with "Giant Bloom", the traditional genre of flower painting at MEISSEN now finds its modern continuation in bright colors. It was inspired by the "Giant Bloom" vase of the same name from the Limited Masterpieces collection, which has already caused great enthusiasm among lovers and collectors of Meissen porcelain with its large-scale paintings. With "MEISSEN® Cosmopolitan Giant Bloom", the reinterpretation of the impressive floral decoration now has space to unfold freely on the table. The various types of flowers are skilfully highlighted by the hand-painting on the wide plate rim of the "MEISSEN® Cosmopolitan" shape. Complementary home deco vases complete the table arrangement.



"The collection “Giant Bloom” is an inspiring floral painting which, in interplay with graphic décors, underlines the contemporary character of table and dining culture at MEISSEN."
  • Flowers and blossoms are at their best when they are presented artfully and creatively in wonderfully designed floral arrangements. The same applies to the spring-like floral designs in the "MEISSEN® Cosmopolitan Giant Bloom" collection. In the discipline of Mix & Match, you can fully express yourself in the design of your own personal table and tableware set-up. The "MEISSEN® Cosmopolitan Mesh" collection in pastel shades of blue and green was developed to match. This can also be combined with other decors from the "MEISSEN® Cosmopolitan" series as well as other tableware. Become a creative designer of your own table arrangements and bring spring to your home table with "Giant Bloom".

    For our designer Lena Hensel, the “Giant Bloom” service once again stands for the valuable collaboration and constant exchange with the manufactories experienced porcelain painters. From the large-scale and expressive painting of the limited masterpieces vase “Giant Bloom” to the spring-like and pastel-coloured service of the same name, the interdisciplinary interaction of various departments and experts was essential. The new development of a décor, based on the traditional flower painting of MEISSEN, shows the décor evolution from the imposing lidded vase to the table service. An experience that Lena repeatedly shows the unique craftsmanship and innovative strength MEISSEN embodies with all of its artists.

    From tiger lily and Iceland poppy, to gerbera and hibiscus, to peony and peach blossom - Not only the style of flower painting, the delicate colouring and inspiring detailed views break new ground, but also the selection of the 11 motifs was based on extraordinary blossoms. What they all have in common is the depth of colour, liveliness and expressiveness, which is the result of an elaborate painting technique with a perforated plate that has been perfected over many years. This demonstrates once again hand painting as a special cultural asset and the meticulous craftsmanship of the Meissen manufactory.