| Mikasa, a fast-growing retailer and wholesaler, sells | | | | pattern for any occasion (whether sophisticated or |
| both casual and formal dinnerware. Unlike a lot of its | | | | casual entertaining). It's made of durable stoneware, |
| competitors, it did not own it's own factories, | | | | so no worries...it can be used daily. It is safe for both |
| preferring instead to contract it's designs out to | | | | the dishwasher and the microwave. Here's more info: |
| approximately 175 factories in 25 countries. So we | | | | Dinnerware Size: 4 pieces. |
| could say that Mikasa is a virtual "United Nations" in | | | | Material: Stoneware. |
| the dinner set world. In this article we would like to | | | | Pattern: Bamboo Reeds. |
| highlight four of their dinner sets...each made in a | | | | Cleaning & Care: Dishwasher and Microwave |
| different country. Here we go... | | | | Safe. |
| Made in Portugal, the western-most country of | | | | Made in South Korea. The capital city, Seoul, is the |
| Europe | | | | second largest metropolitan city in the world |
| Do you know what the #1 pattern in Mikasa's huge | | | | The Mikasa Connections Black Platinum dinnerware is |
| assortment of dinnerware is? Here it is...the Mikasa | | | | a very sophisticated collection of gleaming white fine |
| Pure Red. The "dramatic contemporary red maple | | | | china. It is accented with dramatic black bands. This |
| leaf interpreted design" radiates on pure white | | | | set will bring a chic and modern style to any table it |
| porcelain. Some of the pieces of this set feature a | | | | happens to be sitting on. NOTE: It is dishwasher safe, |
| solid red crackle accent. This is a complete 5-piece | | | | but hand washing is the recommended method of |
| set, and it includes a: | | | | cleaning. |
| 1) Salad plate | | | | Additional Specifications are:a) Pattern: Connections |
| 2) Dinner plate | | | | Black Platinum.b) Size: 5 pieces. |
| 3) Soup/cereal bowl | | | | Made in Thailand, one of the most devoutly Buddhist |
| 4) Cup and saucer | | | | countries in the world |
| Many of the featured serving and accent pieces are | | | | The Mikasa Garden Toscana-Terracotta dinnerware |
| available for purchase separately. It's a perfect | | | | lets you step into the sun-drenched gardens of |
| pattern for use every day, but great on the holidays | | | | Italy...it is just BURSTING with color. The three |
| and special occasions as well. | | | | distinct porcelain patterns offer you the flexibility to |
| The Specifications are:a) Material: Fine China.b) | | | | express yourself by personalizing your table however |
| Pattern: Pure Red.c) Size: 5 pieces.d) Cleaning & | | | | the mood hits. You can choose from the three |
| Care: Dishwasher Safe. | | | | patterns:a) Cheery Yellows of Sole.b) The Bright |
| Made in Japan, an archipelago of 6,852 islands | | | | Greens of Mosaic.c) Warm Oranges of Terracotta. |
| The Mikasa Bamboo Reeds dinnerware offers a chic | | | | ...you can mix and match them all... It features |
| yet modern pattern. It will surely bring excitement | | | | coordinating accessories and floral accent pieces with |
| and drama to any dinner table. The unique shapes | | | | graceful, scalloped edges. This set will transform your |
| and glazes, along with the very simple yet striking | | | | table into a true, blooming garden. |
| reed design, make the "Bamboo Reeds" the perfect | | | | |