It’s written in the stars: Yinka Ilori’s Epin Rere collection is destined to be the centerpiece of your next dinner party. Meaning ‘My Destiny’ in Yoruba, this limited-edition stoneware collection – featuring hand-finished plates, a jug, platter, and vase – is a harmonious blend of serenity and sculptural beauty. Inspired by the peaceful waters and stunning sunsets along Lagos’ beaches, each vibrant piece in the Epin Rere collection captures the natural magic of a day winding down by the calming, tranquil sea.
From the plates – offered in four soothing colorways: Orange, Blue, Purple, and Green – to a perfectly proportioned jug, platter, and vase, the hand-finished designs bring a meditative, calming vibe to your table. The mesmerizing ombre stoneware, with its ribbed rims that mimic ripples in the water, feels like a nod to the organic, cyclical beauty of nature. As you take in the subtle transition of colors, you might find yourself reflecting on nature’s seamless blend of earth, sea, and sky as day transitions into night.
These aren’t just any tableware pieces. Epin Rere is just as much art as it is utility. Ilori’s vision – meticulously developed with a small supplier in Portugal – was to create functional yet sculptural works that would spark wonder and joy, whether serving a meal or gracing your kitchen shelves as standalone showstoppers. The ombre glaze, a masterful mix of hand-sponged and spray techniques, brings the sky’s unpredictable beauty right into your home.
Ilori’s new textile collection also adds a vibrant element to your tablescape. The collection, named O Dara Lati Dara, translates to ‘It’s good to be nice.’ Once again inspired by nature, the collection reimagines the vibrant forms of blossoming, colorful flowers into bold, modern shapes, adding an artful edge to any setting.
To shop the Epin Rere ceramics or O Dara Lati Dara textiles by Yinka Ilori, yinkailori.com.
Photos by Kristy Noble.
