Let’s Dish! The Evolution of Dinnerware

About this episode

This episode explores the evolution of dinnerware and its reflection of societal changes.

Dinnerware tells a story far beyond the table—it’s a history of technology, aesthetics, trade, empire, and everyday life. In this episode, Eva and Maite begin with a simple question: what came first, the dish or the bowl? From humble clay vessels to fine porcelain and paper plates, they trace how what we eat from is a reflection of how we live, how we dine, and how we connect with one another. Sevres Porcelain Manufactory: https://www.sevresciteceramique.fr/en.html    Heath Ceramics: https://www.heathceramics.com/    HACHA ceramica: https://hacha.com.mx/    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Eva Longoria, Maite Gomez-Rejón

Topics covered

• dinnerware
• history
• technology
• aesthetics
• trade
• empire
• everyday life

Keywords

• dinnerware
• history
• porcelain
• ceramics
• dining
• technology
• trade

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sevres Porcelain Manufactory, Heath Ceramics, HACHA ceramica

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