A Passion for China

A Passion for China is a personal celebration of the everyday beauty of tableware. 'As we move through our daily lives, eating breakfast, sipping an afternoon cup of tea or gathering for a family dinner, the patterned ceramic objects we live with are precious witnesses to our stories. We eat from them, they warm our hands after a cold walk outdoors and we pull them out to celebrate the births, marriages and lives of our loved ones.' Acclaimed ceramicist, artist and designer Molly Hatch explores the family stories behind beloved items - the bowls and cups we have inherited or chosen with love and care - and brings the history of porcelain, potteries and patterns to life through her stunning, hand-drawn illustrations. A tribute to the rich heritage of the vintage plates, jugs and pots that make our homes our own. Please note this is a fixed-format ebook with colour images and may not be well-suited for older e-readers.

Molly Hatch is the daughter of a farmer and painter. She spent her early childhood on an organic dairy farm where she created art from an early age. Working from her home studio, Molly began making her living as a full-time studio potter in 2008. Making contemporary ceramics inspired by history, her work quickly garnered a loyal following. Her designs have expanded beyond tableware to a wide range of lifestyle products, and Molly is actively growing her collections of home goods to bring modern yet traditional designs to the contemporary home. She designed her first collection for Anthropologie in 2010 and has designed over 400 products for them since. Her career has led to collaborations with institutions such as the Museum of Fine Art in Boston, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Clark Art Institute and the High Museum of Art Atlanta.