Collection: Tobacco Leaf

Although I love to mix and match all of my china, because it has over 27 colors in it, Tobacco Leaf is a favorite!  There are so many ways to set it, from letting it stand out on a simple white cloth to layering it on even more pattern, like these handcrafted linens from Elizabeth Lake! 

The Tobacco Leaf design is elaborate and the flowers and birds explode all over each of the pieces in a different way. Mottahedeh's Tobacco Leaf is vibrant and cheerful.  Mildred Mottahedeh, while showing an interviewer from the New York Times  around her studio said, “Look at that.  Doesn’t that make you smile?” She was referring to a Tobacco Leaf design.  Mrs. Mottahedeh really summed up the reason that we love beautiful porcelain and appreciate a pretty tablescape.  It is all to make our guests smile!

The pattern is thought to have originated in the 18th century in China for export to Portuguese and Brazilian markets. The original design is probably inspired by patterns used on 17th and 18th Century Indian textiles and damask fabrics.  The leaves and flowers resemble the patterns found in these rich and elaborate textiles.  Some say the leaves are Tobacco Leaves but others argue that the name is misleading as the leaves and flowers are actually more tropical! 

The dinner plates are so versatile and will mix with so many patterns but my personal favorite is Mottahedeh's Blue Lace.  I also love adding unique shapes to my collection, like these Tobacco Leaf Oval Trays that I like to use as bread plates.  

Our cobalt cut crystal glassware and navy taper candles make great additions. 

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  • Heirluminare Tobacco Leaf Fu Dog Vessel Candle
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  • Tobacco Leaf Tin Plate
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  • Mottahedeh China Tobacco Leaf Shell Dish
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  • Tobacco Leaf by Mottahedeh
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  • Tobacco Leaf Tureen by Mottahedeh
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  • Lace Charger by Mottahedeh
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  • Matisse Floral Linen Napkins by Elizabeth Lake - Set of 2
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  • Matisse Floral Linen Placemats by Elizabeth Lake - Set of 2
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  • Tobacco Leaf Octagonal Tray by Mottahedeh China
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  • Tobacco Leaf Heirluminare Shang Vessel
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  • Tobacco Leaf Ginger Jar
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  • Tobacco Leaf Trumpet Vase
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  • Tobacco Leaf Cachepot
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  • Tobacco Leaf Heirsavonare Gift Soap Set
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  • Tobacco Leaf Platter
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  • Tobacco Leaf Oval Tray/Bread Plate
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  • Tobacco Leaf Sandwich Tray
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  • Tobacco Leaf Demitasse Cup and Saucer
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  • Tobacco Leaf Small Mug
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  • Tobacco Leaf Man Epergne by Mottahedeh
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  • Tobacco Leaf Large Footed Cachepot
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  • Tobacco Leaf Bowl
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  • Tobacco Leaf Rectangular Tray, Large
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