The Michael Aram Black Orchid Collection was inspired by the powerful sensuality of orchids and the rich ambiance of haute couture – strikingly simple yet full of the most extreme detail. The collection has an almost gothic feeling – opiated, lush, and smoldering – like the dark, velvety atmosphere of a luxurious evening.

"There is something so seductive about orchids. In blackened nickel, they are even more sublime, like a woman wearing a black velvet gown floating through a great estate or a glassy urban high-rise. The dark atmosphere of the orchids against the hammered metal is like the afterglow of a beautiful evening."

DETAILS & MATERIALS

• 14"L
• Black Nickelplate
• Stainless Steel

The Michael Aram Pomegranate Collection takes its inspiration from one of the most universal and ancient symbols in the world. The fruit has been prized across the globe, across cultures and across time as a representation of life, rebirth, and renewal as well as fertility and union.

"I grew up around pomegranates - from their use as natural dyes on the antique rugs I used to crawl on as a baby to an integral ingredient in the food that I love. When I'm at my home in New Delhi, I wake each morning to the taste of fresh squeezed pomegranate juice. The color, the smell, the delicate flavor all make it feel like a magical elixir to me."

DETAILS & MATERIALS

• 13.5"L
• Stainless Steel
• Oxidized Brass
• Goldplate 24K

• Perfect for challah cutting, this knife will dress up your Friday night meal! Handcrafted from pewter, the handle has a gorgeous cut out design. A gold plated, lattice-like pattern decorates the entire handle, contrasting the silver color of the pewter base magnificently. Evenly weighted, the knife is easy and comfortable use.

• This cleverly designed knife may look delicate but is sturdy and tough to withstand whatever you may be slicing. With a handle made of two handcrafted pewter branches becoming entwined.

• Challah Knife with Pomegranate motif. This handcrafted knife is perfect for cutting anything and everything. The knife handle is made from pewter with a long, serrated blade, making it perfect for Friday night challah, too! The handle is painted black with a golden pomegranate design. Vines decorate it with leaves and pomegranates growing every which way!

Metalaceart is a contemporary design company offering a wide collection of lace metal objects that is unrivaled and unique. They create original handmade items designed, crafted and inspired from the world of lace fabrics and embroidery using advanced metal process technologies.

Their designs reflect the desire to preserve the special and personal touch that was an integral part of all handcrafted objects historically. Despite the use of industrial materials and technology, our product retains its authenticity due to the handmade process applied to each item. In the transition from the "language" and texture of textile fabric to the stiffness of stainless steel, they create an art form that that marries the old and the new.

Metalace's pieces are designed and crafted by Talila Abraham, an Israeli born artist who has a M.Sc in Management Design from the Technion Israeli institute of Technology in Haifa and a B.Sc.T.E in industrial design from the Holon Academic Institute of Technology in Israel.

Her designs are inspired from the work of unknown women and merge the unique personal and romantic feeling of handcraft with contemporary materials and advanced technology. Each piece is individually processed and hand-treated for optimal shape and structure leading to a unique and personal product. Talila's designs range from tableware to home décor, and are sold in galleries and specialty stores worldwide.

Dimensions:  13.5" 1.5" 0.5"

• Metalace Hamotzie Challah/ Bread Knife
• Handmade Lace Metal
• Serrated
• Materials: Stainless Steel
• Color: Silver
• Wipe Clean