Coming soon: Jingdezhen porcelain, by Lanyin
Solei partners with up and coming brands from artists and makers in China, and bringing the finest crafts and design to the world.
New Arrivals!
We stopped by Jingdezhen, the world’s porcelain capital, and met Minyi, the maker behind Lanyin. We fell in love with their products and so, we’d love to bring them with us and share them with you.
A blend of the traditional and modern. Beautiful pieces rooted in Song dynasty aesthetics (宋式美学 sòng shì měi xué) that belong to a modern home.
China has long been associated with low quality production. But at Jingdezhen, it’s the opposite. Potteries and ceramics produced in this region has a high bar for quality and design.
Porcelain is fired at around 1300°C, hot enough that the clay itself vitrifies into a dense, glass-like body: no absorbed flavors, no lingering odors, a glaze that stays stable against food.
It's the same material the kilns of Jingdezhen have been perfecting for a thousand years.
The color is known as “celadon”. in Chinese, it belongs to 青 (qing), a shade in between blue, green, and gray. The 天青 (tian qing) of the Song kilns was the color of sky after rain.
It means the color of the sky, and it changes. It’s sometimes a reflection of what’s below it, the lake, the ocean, the houses and the city lights. And on a table, it takes on whatever is near it: morning window, dinner light, a lacquered tray.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes! Send us an email at coco@socialhaus.co and we're happy to customize. Customization include custom questions, shape, and wood type.
Coasters with custom questions are final sale unless they arrive damaged or the engraving doesn't match your approved proof.
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We currently ship within the United States. Shipping is free over $65. NYC customers can choose free local hand delivery or pickup at checkout.
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We want you to love your coasters. If you're not happy, contact us within 30 days of delivery at coco@socialhaus.co and we'll make it right. Items must be unused and in original packaging. Return shipping is paid by the customer unless the item arrived damaged or defective. Refunds will be issued to your original payment method.
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If your order arrives damaged, email us a photo within 7 days and we'll either send a replacement at no cost or issue a refund.
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The coasters are made with cherry wood, so grain, color, and small marks vary from piece to piece. That's part of what makes each set unique, and it isn't a defect. Note that Cherry darkens gently over time.