No. 5

Cultural Exchange

Tabili No. 5 is in honour of the very first book launch of Middle East Archive and aims to highlight the common values we at Tabili and Middle East Archive share and actively pursue.

Culture in most abstract forms can be defined as the ideas, customs, beliefs, social behavior and other characteristics of a particular people or society. It is defined by everything that is shared and practiced collectively from language, religion, social habits, photography, music, arts and cuisine.

An exchange is an act of giving one thing and receiving another in return. The table is believed to be a place of exchange - exchange of food most evidently, but also more subtle acts of exchange find place at the table such as knowledge, stories, memories, pleasures, ideas and various perspectives. The table is thus a potential place of cultural exchange.

Tabili aims to create tables that enhance cultural exchange and Middle East Archive pursues this particular exchange through the act of archiving, photography and media. At this edition these two pursues have found common ground, as we set out to highlight the importance and significance of the act of cultural exchange, through food, photography and music.

Now, we at Tabili, would also like to bring something to your table. In collaboration with Carly Woalert, we proudly present our first ceramic tableware collection: “THE TABLE GUESTS”. This collection is inspired by each and everyone that has taken a seat at our table so far. The collection consists of 5 items that will hopefully provide a benefit to your table at home. Each item resembles one of the core values that together make up the essence of the table - connection (1), cultural exchange and knowledge enhancement (2), openness (3), safety and vulnerability (4), and meaningful gathering (5). All are the continuing table guests of Tabili. 

What do you bring to the table?

The collection is designed, produced and handcrafted in Amsterdam with lots of care and attention using wheel throwing and handbuilding techniques. Please note that everything is handmade and we like our products to look as such - imperfection is perfect to us. No creation is an exact duplicate: our items bear variations in shape, colour and size. 

Carly Wollaert
Carly has been under the spell of the craft of making ceramics since 2019, addicted to the freedom of being able to create almost anything she’d like by turning clay into a vessel. Hours fly by when she gets into a meditative state of throwing or handbuilding. 

For Carly, the perfect balance between functionality and aesthetics is key. In her own life, she’s very particular in using specific objects for different occasions, as she feels they contribute to the experience- every occasion, dish or drink asks for certain shapes, colors and tactility. She believes joy is to be found in the small things, and for her, being mindful in choosing the things we surround ourselves with contributes to that. She hopes many nourishing moments for the mind, body and soul will be spent whilst using her ceramics.

You can order your Tabili table guests here.

CONNECTION (1)
BOWL - ROUND/FLAT
€64.95
CULTURAL EXCHANGE AND KNOWLEDGE ENHANCEMENT (2)
CARAFE - SMALL/LARGE
€39,95/€47,95
SAFETY AND VULNERABILITY (3)
CUPS - SET OF 4
€32,-

OPENNESS (4)
VASE
€45,95
GATHERING (5)
INCENSE HOLDER AND ASHTRAY
€24,95
CONNECTION (1)
BOWL - ROUND/FLAT
€64.95
CONNECTION (1)
BOWL - ROUND/FLAT
€64.95

Price list

CONNECTION (1)
BOWL - ROUND/FLAT
€64,95


CULTURAL EXCHANGE AND KNOWLEDGE ENHANCEMENT (2)
CARAFE - SMALL/LARGE
€39,95/€47,95

SAFETY AND VULNERABILITY (3)
CUPS - SET OF 4
€32,-


OPENNESS (4)
VASE
€45,95


GATHERING (5)
INCENSE HOLDER AND ASHTRAY
€24,95


SET OF CARAFE LARGE AND 4 CUPS
€82

SET OF CARAFE SMALL AND 4 CUPS
€72

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