Lladró brightens our dreams

2/2013
Lladró brightens
our dreams
“We want our works to have elegance,
to be expressive, to exude life, to have feelings.
We want them to reflect the good side of life,
the positive values of a human being,
all that which dignifies life.”
Juan Lladró and his daughters Rosa and Ángeles.
Juan, José and Vicente, founders of Lladró
TIME TO
CELEBRATE
Slowly but surely 2013 is approaching its end and as with every fall, we are getting ready to bid it farewell. For us, this is
not just another year. Lladró has reached the age of sixty and is celebrating it by looking to the future, each day practicing the
complicated art of balancing tradition and innovation.
This creative concern is what makes us such a contemporary, modern brand, as one can readily see in the article that opens this
special issue of our magazine. The ability to re-invent ourselves is also the central axis of Juan Lladró’s personal vision of Little
harlequin, which now has a worthy successor in a version with a new decoration.
Meanwhile, our new introductions bring with them all the colors of the new season in the form of spectacular chandeliers from
the Belle de Nuit collection, a totally unique concept from the lighting sector that combines the warmth of porcelain with Lladró’s
striking palette of colors.
A fascination for the Orient is also on view in this launch, with new oriental lions and pieces inspired by Japanese traditions.
The wealth of Hindu spirituality is represented by Lakshman and Hanuman, which complete the scene of Rama Darbar, so highly
cherished in the cultural consciousness of India. Let us not forget that every Christmas Lladró fills our home with magic, thanks to
its lithophanes and ornaments, which come in surprising forms and decorations this year.
Lladró Universe reports on the excellent response to collections such as Belle de Nuit, the new pieces in The Guest by Lladró Atelier
collection, decorated by the American artist Gary Baseman, as well as special projects such as The Enchanted Garden and Dazzle.
As to be expected, we are sharing with you the first stops on the traveling exhibition 60 Years at the Vanguard of Porcelain, an
overview of our work that continues captivating the public on its tour through different countries. Whichever way you look at it,
it is time to celebrate.
BRANCH OFFICES
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> USA/CANADA
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Shanghai Tel. +86 (0) 21 6359 1177 · customer-services@cn.lladro.com
> AUSTRALIA Tel. (toll free) 1800 LLADRÓ (1800 552 376) · nchoi@au.lladro.com
> NEW ZEALAND and Pacific Islands
Tel. (toll free) 0800 LLADRÓ · Tel. (+64) 9 522 2330 · nchoi@au.lladro.com
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> INDIA Tel. +91 124 4407680 · lladroinfo@spalifestyle.in
LLADRÓ > President: Rosa Lladró Sala · Vice-president: Ángeles Lladró Sala · Managing Director: Fernando Gallego · Marketing Director: José Ramón Esparza · Editor: María Rosaleny · Coordination & Design: Gabriel Borràs
Collaborators > Photography and Styling: Manuel Artero | Rafa Fierres | Josep Gil | Estudio Carlos Gutiérrez | Xavier Mollà | Estudio Paco Sinisterra · Layout & printing: LaGráfica · Depósito legal: V-3126-2008
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The art of balancing
tradition and modernism
When one thinks of Lladró, of course one thinks of figurines,
but it can also bring to mind a lamp, a mirror, a vase, a tea set,
a lithophane or jewelry… After sixty years revolutionizing the
decorative arts with its superb control of sculpture, Lladró
continues re-inventing itself and opening up new lines,
especially within the functional side of home decor. This is
the sign of an eclectic and global brand, just like the world
we live in. Here, the main guides in this long-distance race,
Juan Lladró and his daughters Rosa and Ángeles, look towards
the future with enthusiasm and honesty, the principles that
have always underpinned The City of Porcelain.
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C
reations that serve as inspiration for haute cuisine,
spectacular lamps that update classic crystal chandeliers,
simple unadorned matte sculptures, profusely decorated High
Porcelain pieces or characters like The Guest, as surprising as it is
modern… a lot of water has flowed under the bridge since that
distant Sad Harlequin, but if there is one thing that has always
remained unchanged throughout the brand’s 60 years then that
is its audacity, and its drive to keep on evolving. In this regard,
the stylized forms of the Lladró pieces from the 1970s were as
innovative then as this Guest, the character coming from Lladró
Atelier, the brand's laboratory of ideas.
BANKING ON INNOVATION
Ever since it was first set up, Lladró has always had a pioneering outlook.
The first signs could be seen in its lamps from the 1960s, the vases from
the 70s or the monochrome sculptures of the 80s which are on view
in the touring exhibition “60 Years at the Vanguard of Porcelain”, with
which the brand is celebrating its 60th anniversary. There is no denying
that ever since the beginning, Lladró porcelain has taken any opportunity to leave the display case and become part and parcel of our
everyday lives.
The same goes for the present day, in which the pure design of the
Lladró Atelier collections sits side by side with the complex sculptures in
High Porcelain, the brand’s maximum artistic category, in a fine balance
between tradition and modernism that the company has always
pursued. As its President Rosa Lladró claims, “we have never stopped
renewing ourselves and that is true now more than ever. It is absolutely
crucial for a creative company like ours because we depend on this
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at the derby
[35 x 100 cm, 13 3/4" x 39 1/4"]
Limited edition of
1,500 pieces
quest for new ideas. What we are today
is the fruit of constant evolution, of our
ability to continually reinvent ourselves.”
This evolution involves changing forms
but also colors too, with an updated spectrum of colors that is the result of ongoing
laboratory research by Lladró chemists.
Yet if there is one thing that defines
the current era then that is a strong
focus on functional lines for home decor.
Lladró intensifies its creativity in l’art de la
table with its Naturofantastic collection,
an attractive compromise between the
useful and the beautiful; or in the lighting
sector, with the new Belle de Nuit collection which we are presenting in this issue.
This focus on innovation dovetails with
the brand’s vision. As Rosa says, “we don’t
try to second guess our customers nor
follow market studies. Instead we use our
educated intuition and imagine the next
step in the story and lead our artists in
that direction.”
PROXIMITY AND HONESTY
Within this process of adaptation, Lladró
interacts with its customers, speaks
with them and listens to their preferences. In this sense, during many trips in
which they represent the brand, both the
members of the Lladró family as well as
the sculptors have seen how, independently of the country and the culture, its
customers appreciate the fact that Lladró
is an honest high quality product. That’s
why, despite its international reach, Lladró
has never stopped being a family-run
enterprise. It is a global company, but at
the same time it remains a small creative
studio.
Lladró’s leading position in new markets
has seen a parallel growth in numbers of
pieces inspired by other cultures, which sit
easily alongside the brand’s core themes.
As Ángeles Lladró, the company VicePresident, points out, “everything coexists peacefully as it always has, just that
now a greater awareness of other cultures
has inspired us to create pieces based on
respect for local traditions. Both for my
family and for our sculptors, it is a true
pleasure to engage with the customs of
each particular place, because it is highly
rewarding and makes us learn and grow.”
When asking Ángeles what is the one
thing she would keep unchanged, she
makes no hesitation: “besides continuing
to focus on the most positive outlook on
life, I would say our tradition, our way of
making the pieces with our techniques
and our porcelain, everything that forms
part of the company’s DNA. At once, I
would keep on extending our know-how
to new product ranges, but of course
handcrafted, as always, in Valencia to our
exacting standards of quality.”
IN THE BEST HANDS
The uniqueness of Lladró that Ángeles
speaks of is already there in the very
beginning of the pieces, in the very creative process. Because at Lladró everything
is made by hand and, furthermore, everything is done at The City of Porcelain, the
brand’s one and only factory, something
not many companies can boast of today.
With all the experience afforded by his
years at the forefront of the company, Juan
Lladró is clear about the main reasons for
its success: “we have the best team of
porcelain artists in the world. Sculptors,
designers, decorators, painters, master
firers… and we work side by side with
them from the first sketches all the way
through to the firing of the piece in the
kiln.” At the same time, Lladró continues
collaborating with creatives of the stature
of Jaime Hayon and Gary Baseman, in a
mutually enriching experience that has
already produced such wonderful fruit.
Finally, we asked the three what was
Lladró’s place in 21st century homes. The
answer is unanimous: “in all homes and in
all eras there is always a place for beauty,
for memories, for what makes you feel
good, for those creations that add a touch
of style to our everyday surroundings and,
at once, live with us almost like an extension of our way of understanding life.”
EXPRESSIONS · 5
CHANDelier 24 Lights - MULTIColor
[Ø 100 x 80 cm, Ø 39 1/4” x 31 1/2”]
Ref. 01023294 CE/UK
Ref. 01023295 US
belle de nuit
AN EXPLOSION OF COLOR AND LIGHT
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CHANDelier 40 Lights - gold
[Ø 125 x 100 cm, Ø 39 1/4” x 49 1/4”]
Ref. 01023311 CE/UK
Ref. 01023312 US
The Belle de Nuit collection is a winning combination of the warmth of porcelain with
a variety of bright cheerful colors. This series of hanging, wall and tabletop lamps
comes in different sizes, with a special nod to the spectacular ceiling lamps which
update the classic crystal chandelier in a new language style. Instead of glass, we now
have porcelain, thus opening up a host of new decorative possibilities, while the usual
fabric lampshades are replaced by lithophanes, whose evocative etchings become
visible when lit. Lladró porcelain shines with a light of its own in this unique collection.
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table lamp
lithophane lamp
[55 x 20 cm, 21 3/4" x 7 3/4"]
[28 x 9 cm, 11" x 3 1/2"]
CHANDelier 12 Lights - pink
[Ø 75 x 65 cm, Ø 29 1/2" x 25 1/2"]
Ref. 01023268 CE/UK
Ref. 01023269 US
B
elle de Nuit is a plant, but not just any plant. During the
night, its leaves seem to reflect the moonlight and take
on the magical quality of shining in the dark. And this
is where the name of this species comes from, beauty of the
night. Among its many curious properties is the fact that
the same plant can have flowers with different colors or that
one flower can be speckled with various colors. As the plant
matures, its flowers gradually change color and a yellow flower
becomes an intense pink while a white flower can turn violet.
Only a plant like this could have inspired a unique collection
like Belle de Nuit. This is a series of lamps in different sizes and
colors. The most spectacular model, the ceiling lamp, is available in several versions, updating classic crystal chandeliers
not only in terms of the materials used but also in the expressive styling.
The sensation these lamps transmit, in comparison with those
made in other materials, is undoubtedly the greater sense of
warmth, which is further enhanced in some models with the
use of lithophane lampshades. When lit, the transparency of
the porcelain allows the designs etched on the surface of the
lithophanes to become visible, creating a subtle lighting with
a very evocative effect.
It is precisely the use of porcelain that opens up the doors to
the splendid variety of Lladró’s palette, and gives color such a
key role in the Belle de Nuit collection. Ranging from the simplest model in white to a fun multicolor version, Lladró offers
lots of different options in bright colors, as well as combinations of white and gold, or grey and emerald green, plus soft
gradated tones in blue and pink.
When looking at them, these unique lamps might remind
us of a castle’s chandelier, or maybe a meringue tart, as well
as something very pure and restful, perfect for decorating
a child’s bedroom. The personal, ambiguous and versatile
appearance of these lamps enables them to fit in with elegant or cheerful, sober or bright, youthful decorative styles.
An explosion of light and color, with an original and thoroughly contemporary design, they make our favorite rooms
warm and inviting.
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eternal Lladró
EMOTIONS THAT LAST
Some pieces masterfully combine that special blend of sensitivity and
creativity that makes them eternal Lladrós. That is the case, for instance,
of Little Harlequin, whose elegant silhouette and sweet expression
embody the humane quality that has always defined Lladró works. It
is what Juan Lladró has called "a golden fruit in the company’s history".
A source of pride for its track record that now finds a fitting successor
in a new version with an original decoration.
Juan Lladró
T
he ability to arouse emotions
is only within the reach of the
most sensitive minds and the
most skilled hands. It is something
achieved by the artists who breathed
life into Little Harlequin in 1972. This
is beyond all doubt, for the piece
has remained in the company’s catalogue for almost thirty years. Now,
after sixty years at the vanguard of
porcelain, Lladró’s artists continue to
experiment with forms and colors to
give new life to pieces that update
its core subject matters yet maintain
the same power to move us as their
predecessors.
As Juan Lladró claims, “now that
we are celebrating our 60th Anniversary, we are taking a look backwards in order to move forward and
evoke the pleasurable experiences
that pieces like this Little Harlequin
brought to us". It is in that sense that
the piece ranks among the type of
creations he defines as “a whim or
fancy and also a source of pride in
our creation, which awakens a desire
to repeat our history.”
That very same feeling is what this
new version of the tender-hearted,
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melancholic harlequin arouses in us.
He is perhaps the most famous character from Commedia dell’arte, the
popular theatre from 17th century
Italy. Absentmindedly stroking the
cat on his lap, this little harlequin
warms our heart just as the original
model did, while adding an absolutely contemporary freshness and
lighthearted coloring. As the eldest of
the three founding brothers explains,
“this new harlequin produces a sense
of nostalgia for the past while at once
projecting us towards the future.”
Because Lladró is reinventing itself,
and the result is even better. This is
true from an artistic viewpoint, thanks
to the excellent decoration work in
the rhomboids of the costume, and
the experience needed to paint the
black lines in between them, especially when a steady hand is the only
aid. Also from the viewpoint of emotion, because, in Juan Lladró’s own
words, “the charming, sweet and, you
could almost say, innocent little harlequin represents the highest peak
of the expression of life and of the
humanism we always wanted for our
creations.”
In other words, this new piece stands
for all the things Lladró wished to
embody throughout its sixty years of
history: beauty, sensibility, and creativity. This set of values transcends
cold mechanical production and is
still as alive as ever in the workshops
of The City of Porcelain.
little harlequin
[26 x 13 cm, 10 1/4" x 5"]
Ref. 01008739
HIGH PORCELAIN
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LUXURY, MYSTERY
AND FANTASY
A perfect blend of the aristocratic finesse of European culture and Oriental opulence, the spirit of the
Carnival of Venice is the source of inspiration behind a truly ambitious creation featuring exuberant
floral ornamentation.
W
hile all over the world carnival is synonymous with
partying, dancing and fun, in Venice it also stands for
refinement and sophistication. This festival has become one
of the most universal signs of identity for the city of canals,
recreating the ambience of the 17th and 18th century when
European nobility joined in the fun behind the anonymity
of intricate masks and sumptuous fancy dress. Lladró artists
have recreated all the mystery, luxury and exoticism of the
Carnival of Venice in this spectacular High Porcelain sculpture. Venetian fantasy boasts a wealth of ornamental detail,
especially visible in the headdress won by the enigmatic
character. Hibiscus, roses, water lilies… the talent of the artists at the City of Porcelain in flower-making reaches new
heights, making this composition one of the most outstanding in the Lladró catalogue.
As in all Lladró creations, each petal and each delicate little
stamen is finely modeled and set by hand, ensuring that each
piece is unique and unrepeatable. Matching the complexity
of the floral decoration, the character’s mask and costume
possess the same level of preciosity and meticulous taste for
detail in the finish, rendered in a combination of decorative
techniques. Enamels, liquid colors, paint paste and touches of
golden and pearly luster all add to the piece’s fantasy quality.
The wide spectrum of tonalities is further enriched with contrasting textures: matte for the more natural parts, the flowers
and face; and glaze for the sumptuous fabrics and the mask.
Venetian fantasy is an ambitious creation, conceived as a centerpiece to be the absolute focal point of any space. It is to be
admired unhurriedly from all angles and quietly enjoyed by
the most demanding lovers of beauty.
Venetian fantasy
[55 x 36 cm, 21 3/4" x 14 1/4"]
Ref. 01001958
Limited edition of
750 pieces
Includes base
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new
iss
ues
20
13
ALL THE COLORS
OF THE FALL
Lladró’s new creations are full of the colors of fall. From the pitch black of night to the purity of matte white porcelain, as
well as the cheerful reds, blues and greens or elegant gold that herald the coming holiday season. Our artists’ fascination with
the cultural diversity of the world, more to the fore than ever in the brand’s new issues. Porcelains ready to step across new
frontiers under the common flag of emotions.
NIGHT APPROACHES
[40 x 57 cm, 15 3/4” x 22 1/2”]
Ref. 01008741
Limited edition of
3,000 pieces
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PASSIONATE KISS
[41 x 38 cm, 16 ¼” X 15”]
Ref. 01008727
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FASCINATED BY THE EAST
ORIENTAL LIONESS (GREEN)
[47 x 55 cm, 18 1/2” x 21 3/4”]
Ref. 01001986
Limited edition of
1,500 pieces
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T
hese majestic and impressive Oriental Lions, symbols of power and good luck in oriental philosophy, are now available in a smaller
size to safeguard all homes. They come with an original decoration envisioned by the creative imaginations of the Lladró artists.
Inspired by the iron or granite bronze statues that were used to flank the entrances to palaces, temples and mansions, Lladró has
embellished these protective creatures with a highly refined decoration. In addition to the ornamentation of the breastplates, armor,
manes and tails, there are spectacular shades such as the special green color that brings to mind celadon, which gives the sacred
stone of jade its unique coloring. At the same time, the nobility and dignity of these lions is underscored by the use of golden luster
in the armor, using a manual polishing process to give it an aged effect that accentuates the overall air of antiquity.
ORIENTAL LION (GREEN)
[47 x 48 cm, 18 1/2” x 19”]
Ref. 01001987
Limited edition of
1,500 pieces
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The female on the left and the male on the right symbolize the eternal cycle of life:
the male looks after the building, symbolized by the globe of the world, while the
female, holding a cub under her paw, protects its inhabitants.
ORIENTAL LIONESS (black)
[47 x 55 cm, 18 1/2” x 21 3/4”]
Ref. 01001984
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ORIENTAL LION (black)
[47 x 48 cm, 18 1/2” x 19”]
Ref. 01001985
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GOD APOLLO
GODDESS VENUS
[27 x 55 cm, 10 3/4” x 21 3/4”]
Ref. 01008743
[28 x 53 cm, 11” x 20 3/4”]
Ref. 01008742
HORSES GALLOPING
[30 x 38 cm, 11 ¾’’ x 15”]
Ref. 01008682
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Spanish beauty
[43 x 25 cm, 17” x 9 3/4”]
Gres: Ref. 01012551
Porcelain Ref. 01008744
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A PAIR OF CRANES
[39 x 30 cm, 15 1/4” x 11 3/4”]
Ref. 01008698
Includes base
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FLOCK OF CRANES
[45 x 53 cm, 17 3/4” x 20 3/4”]
Ref. 01008697
Limited edition of
2,000 pieces
Includes base
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The magic of the Chinese Zodiac is back again,
turning the sign of the horse into an authentic
little treasure in unique colors.
THE HORSE
[23 x 20 cm, 9” x 7 3/4”]
Ref. 01008740
Limited edition of
1,888 pieces
Includes base
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KOKESHI III (TURQUOISE)
KOKESHI II (Red)
[14 x 8 cm, 5 1/2” x 3 1/4”]
Ref. 01008710
[15 x 8 cm, 6” x 3 1/4”]
Ref. 01008709
Kokeshi:
simply lovable
H
andmade and hand-painted one by one and using an
age-old technique passed down from father to son,
the artist breathes life into these creations. The essence of
kokeshi, the typical Japanese wooden dolls, is similar to that
of Lladró porcelains. Borrowing its inspiration from those
dolls, the brand is introducing a series of lovable pieces
that remains faithful to the simplicity of these dolls which
are able to transmit a sense of happiness and joy with just
the head and body.
KOKESHI I (PINK)
[14 x 8 cm, 5 1/2” x 3 1/4”]
Ref. 01008708
The first kokeshi can be traced back two hundred years,
during the Edo period (1603-1867), in the region of
Tohoku, in the north of the island of Honshu. True to their
original spirit, Lladró has recreated them in porcelain and
embellished them with an elaborate decoration using floral
motifs in cheerful colors, delicately outlining the elements
with a steady hand and adorning them with golden luster.
Pure craftsmanship in simply adorable pieces.
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A legend in porcelain
A
Japanese legend tells the story of a courageous boy who sets out on an adventure to fight a
band of demons. Momotaro, the hero of one of the best-loved stories from Japan, reproduces
the attributes of this spirited youngster in great detail. Bravery and charm are seamlessly united to
produce the perfect piece for celebrating “Tango no Sekku”, or Boys Day which is held every May 5th
in the country of the rising sun.
momotaro
[28 x 22 cm, 11” x 8 3/4”]
Ref. 01008641
Limited edition of
3,500 pieces
Includes base
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The wealth of details
makes this new Warrior Boy
a little masterpiece with
which to wish good health
and long life to Japanese
boys on “Tango no Sekku”,
the annual Boys Day.
WARRIOR BOY
[35 x 21 cm, 13 3/4” x 8 1/4”]
Ref. 01013045
Limited edition of
3,500 pieces
Includes base
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TEA OR
COFFEE?
A
good cup of tea or coffee
tastes divine. If, in addition to
that, it is served in Lladró porcelain,
it can be a moment of heavenly
bliss. This original tea and coffee
set was inspired by angels, one
of the most fondly loved themes
by artists at the City of Porcelain.
Similar to other innovative Lladró
collections, functionality is not at
odds with beauty in this imaginative
set which turns angel wings into
handles and the smooth surface
of the objects into a starry sky.
Likewise, the golden tone of the
luster creates an elegant contrast
with the pure white backdrop and
invites us to set the table for those
truly special moments.
This new addition to l’Art de la Table
from Lladró is a complete set, though
the pieces are sold separately so one
can create different combinations
to suit individual needs.
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SUGAR BOWL
CAKE PLATE
[12 x 11 cm, 4 3/4” x 4 1/4”]
Ref. 01008989
[5 x 26 cm, 2” x 10 1/4”]
Ref. 01008992
CREAMER
TEAPOT
coffee cup
tea cup
[11 x 14 cm, 4 1/4” x 5 1/2”]
Ref. 01008994
[21 x 21 cm, 8 1/4” x 8 1/4”]
Ref. 01008995
[9 x 12 cm, 3 1/2” x 4 3/4”]
Ref. 01008990
[13 x 13 cm, 5” x 5”]
Ref. 01008991
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2013 CHRISTMAS BELL
2013 CHRISTMAS BALL
[8 x 8 cm, 3 1/4” x 3 1/4”]
Ref. 01018376 · (RE-DECO) Ref. 01018377
[9 x 8 cm, 3 1/2” x 3 1/4”]
Ref. 01018374 · (RE-DECO) Ref. 01018375
LLADRÓ
LIGHTS UP CHRISTMAS
The holiday season means family get-togethers and meeting up with old friends, so it is also a time when we want our home
to be especially warm and inviting. That’s why Lladró’s new issues include a number of pieces conceived to turn any corner of
the home into a celebration of Christmas.
Besides the must-have balls and bells, this year we also have other ornaments with new designs and decorations, particularly in
golden luster, which is also the core focus of the tree topper Cantata – Praying (Re-Deco). In addition, some of these ornaments
can be used all year round, such as the irresistible faces of the Guests, perfect for adding a fun-loving note to our favorite spot.
This Christmas the music is provided by Saxophone player Teddy bear and his porcelain instrument decorated in platinum luster.
The musical bear entertains us with the melody of The Pink Panther, by Henry Mancini. Both he and his companion, Ornament
Teddy bear, were made in collaboration with Steiff, the exclusive German teddy bear brand. Of course, the holidays would not
be the same without lights, which come in the form of lithophanes with magical effects that make the perfect gift. As always,
Lladró is here to light up Christmas.
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STAR
STAR BURST
ANGEL WITH STAR (ORNAMENT)
[10 x 5 cm, 4” x 2”]
Ref. 01018385
RE-DECO Ref. 01018386
[22 x 9 cm, 8 3/4” x 3 1/2”]
Ref. 01018387
RE-DECO Ref. 01018388
[10 x 6 cm, 4” x 2 1/4”]
Ref. 01018378
re-deco Ref. 01018379
PRAYING-CANTATA
(TREE TOPPER)
LITHOPHANE VOTIVE LIGHT
ANGEL WITH STAR
LITHOPHANE VOTIVE light
MADONNA OF THE FLOWERS
[24 x 14 cm, 9 ½” x 5 ½”]
Ref. 01007729
[9 x 10 cm, 3 1/2” x 4”]
Ref. 01017341
[12 x 9 cm, 4 3/4” x 3 1/2”]
Ref. 01017343
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TOY SOLDIER
[16 x 4 cm, 6 1/4" x 1 1/2"]
Ref. 01018373
SAXOphone PLAYER TEDDY BEAR
ORNAMENT TEDDY BEAR
[27 x 15 cm, 10 ¾” x 6”]
Ref. 01040107
Limited edition of
1,000 pieces
[16 x 9 cm, 6 ¼" x 3 ½”]
Ref. 01040106
Limited edition of
1,000 pieces
These charming creations with all the
value of the handmade are the result of a
collaboration with the renowned brand Steiff.
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WELCOME HOME
[11 x 6 cm, 4 1/2” x 2 1/4”]
Ref. 01018369
CAN'T WAIT!
[13 x 12 cm, 5" x 4 3/4"]
Ref. 01008692
The faces of the Guests make original hanging ornaments that are
perfect for any time of year. The playful faces and the cheerful bright
colors of the ribbons are a fun-loving decorative nod and add a touch
of style to all kinds of interiors.
the guest ornaments
[10 x 8 cm, 4" x 3 1/4”]
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THE RETURN OF THE SPIRIT OF INDIA
The new limited edition Lakshman and Hanuman arrives to join Rama and Sita,
completing the Rama Darbar, the four key characters in the cultural consciousness
of India. These creations transmit universal values and are gems in their own right.
T
he wealth of Hindu iconography makes a welcome return to Lladró’s new issues. In doing so it
completes Rama Darbar, a fondly loved scene in the
cultural consciousness of India which represents the
ideal of the happy family.
According to the epic Ramayana, the Hindu
supreme god Vishnu was incarnated in the King
Rama to put an end to evil on Earth. His faithful and
beloved wife, Sita, accompanied him throughout his
whole life, which was plagued with many difficult
moments. The undying love between Rama and Sita
is now joined by the devotion of Lakshman, Rama’s
brother, and the loyalty of Hanuman, the monkey
god so highly venerated in oriental culture and considered an avatar of the god Shiva.
In the great Sanskrit epic attributed to the legendary
sage Valmiki, Lakshman symbolizes a man’s obligations to his elders and the value of selflessness; and
Hanuman is the protector of lovers and a symbol
of unswerving loyalty and courage. To understand
their profound meaning one has to explore the
philosophy of the sacred book. In it we will discover
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how Lakshman consoles Rama when he is despairing after Sita is kidnapped and he gives him the only
jewel he knows is hers, the ring on her toe, implying
that his eyes have never strayed beyond the feet of
his brother’s wife; or how Hanuman frees Sita from
captivity by defeating a whole army led by the evil
demon Ravana.
While the story in itself is highly dramatic, the profuse decoration of the limited editions is no less
impressive. The intense reds, oranges and blues,
new greens and purples or attractive yellows and
pinks pay tribute to the bright coloring of India.
In addition, we have the meticulous painstaking ornamentation which adds texture to the
ornate clothing and the attributes of the characters: the bow and arrows of Rama and his brother
Lakshman, the garlands of flowers, crowns, necklaces, bracelets and helmets. The decoration is
completed with the fine lines of the soft make-up
which highlights the facial features and accentuates the depth of their gazes that transmit a sense
of inner peace and equilibrium.
LAKSHMAN AND HANUMAN
Rama and Sita
[46 x 29 cm, 18” x 11 1/2”]
Ref. 01001972
Limited edition of
1,800 pieces
[47 x 30 cm, 18 1/2” x 11 3/4” ]
Ref. 01001963
Limited edition of
1,800 pieces
optional wooden base
Ref. 01085077
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Rosa Lladró presents Winged beauty in the USA
Rosa Lladró with the team at
Macy’s Dadeland in Miami.
Rosa Lladró with a fan
of the brand at the
Regis Galerie boutique
in Las Vegas.
With the impressive
Niagara Chandelier in the
background, at The Gallery of
Amazing Things in Miami.
Each time a new piece is debuted, it is like
passing the test of fire all over again. With the
invaluable assistance of Rosa Lladró, Winged
beauty passed the test with flying colors last
March in the USA. Guests at the signing events
in Florida and California were delighted to have
the pleasure of listening to the president of
the company describe in person the details of
the intricate ornamentation of the new High
Porcelain creation.
Rosa Lladró presented this beautiful and
powerful image on a tour that took her first
to The Gallery of Amazing Things, an elegant
space in Dania Beach (Miami) which has a
first-rate selection of Lladró pieces, including
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some of its most spectacular creations, such
as the Niagara Chandelier. The event, which
attracted a good number of porcelain lovers,
was covered widely by the local media. The
Sun Sentinel, a large-circulation newspaper
in south Florida, interviewed Rosa, who said
that “Lladró’s success is built on the fact that
our pieces contain a special message for each
individual.”
Gregg Whit tecar, owner of The Galler y,
underscored the universal appeal of Lladró, “we
get collectors from all over the world, young
couples looking for a special gift, or a figurine
for a child. Lladró has something for everyone.”
These events were followed by another two
organized by Macy's, the first in Miami and the
second in Sherman Oaks, California. On both
occasions, Rosa was given a warm welcome
by the large number of attendees.
After Los Ángeles, Rosa flew to Las Vegas for
the final leg of her tour. The event in the world’s
famous entertainment capital was held at Regis
Galerie, a luxury boutique located in the Grand
Canal Shoppes, a Venetian-themed premier
shopping experience in which customers can
travel in gondolas along canals. In this fantastic
surrounding, Lladró fans had a chance to take
home their favorite pieces signed by Rosa.
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Gala dinner in Moscow
Events to celebrate Lladró's 60th anniversary are taking place all over
the world. One of the most noteworthy was held at the end of May in
the residence of the Spanish Ambassador in Russia, José Ignacio Carvajal,
with Rosa Lladró as special guest. The ambassador and his wife played
host to a select group of guests including politicians, entrepreneurs,
bankers, members of the media, the arts and culture and Russian high
society. Among the well-known faces were the ballerina Ilze Liepa and
her brother, the choreographer Andris Liepa, the TV presenter Ekaterina
Andreeva and the actor Igor Vernik. In the rooms of the ambassador's
residence, decorated with a selection of historical figurines from the
Lladró Museum and pieces from the High Porcelain collection, guests
Rosa Lladró with the chef Jorge Bretón and his team,
Alina Viunova and Tamara Fedorova.
A moment during the gala dinner with the tables set
with pieces from the Naturofantastic collection.
were treated to a delicious dinner prepared by the chef Jorge Bretón,
a rising star of Spanish cuisine, who traveled to Moscow especially for
the occasion. The tables were exquisitely set with pieces and objects
for l'art de la table from various Lladró collections and some of the
dishes were served on white, turquoise, golden and black porcelain
plates from the Naturofantastic collection. The pleasant atmosphere
was rounded off by live music and the wonderful evening came to a
close with a charity auction of various Lladró creations. The funds raised
went to "The Artist" organization directed by the actors Maria Mironova
and Yevgeny Mironov whose mission is to provide support to retired
artists without means.
The Spanish Ambassador, José Ignacio Carbajal, shows the
High Porcelain magazine to Irina and Mikhail Yakovlev.
Rosa Lladró and Tamara Fedorova, Lladró’s representative
in Russia, with José Ignacio Carbajal and his wife.
From left to right: Dushko Perovich, Ekaterina Andreeva, Ilze Liepa,
Elena Sotnikova, Aleksey Dorozhkin, Rosa Lladró, Tamara Fedorova and
Francisco Cirujeda.
The artist and choreographer Andris Liepa
holding one of the works auctioned for charity.
The actor Igor Vernik, Marina Rudneva and
the TV presenter Ekaterina Andreeva.
Irina Rudneva, Dushko Perovich and Ekaterina Andreeva.
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Journey to the heart of Lladró
Lladró’s Director-General,
Fernando Gallego, accompanied
by the Lladró family, addresses
the group in the lobby of the
Lladró Museum.
Rosa Lladró and the team
of artists explain to the
guests how the molds for
the pieces are created.
The group viewed the family’s private collection of paintings,
one of the most important in Spain.
A trip to Valencia to get to know Lladró in greater
depth is always a rewarding experience for the
thousands of the brand’s customers and retailers who
visit us every year. For instance, last June we welcomed
a group of retailers from various European and Latin
American countries who came for a week’s visit on a
journey to the heart of our work and our city.
The event was particularly emotive as it coincided with
Lladró’s 60th anniversary. Alongside the brand’s new
collections, with their special spotlight on lighting
fixtures, guests were also able to cast a backwards
glance on the history of Lladró thanks to the fascinating
exhibition, 60 Years at the Vanguard of Porcelain, in the
lobby of the Lladró Museum. This touring show, on
Visitors were also shown the historical and
cultural heritage of Valencia.
display in various countries worldwide, surveys Lladró’s
work from its beginnings right up until the present day.
On a guided tour led personally by Juan Lladró and his
daughters Rosa and Ángeles, the well-documented
exhibition showed visitors emblematic pieces from
each decade since the 1950s, thus illustrating the
different novelties and innovations introduced by
Lladró throughout this time span.
Of course, no visit to Lladró is complete without a tour
of the factory where guests can see for themselves
the whole process of elaboration, which always proves
to be a passionate experience. Another must-see on
any visit is the Lladró Museum, which was given an
extra dimension for this occasion. Besides the valuable
Juan Lladró and his daughter Ángeles were delighted
to accompany the group on their visit to Valencia.
collections of historic porcelains and paintings,
the group had a unique chance to discover all the
technique and poetry that goes into the molds from
which the pieces are born. Accompanied by Rosa
Lladró and with the same passion that goes into
everything at The City of Porcelain, the Lladró artists
and specialists from the technical division gave visitors
many insights into the complex process.
There was also time to enjoy the historical and cultural
heritage of the city of Valencia and its surroundings,
and also to savor the delicious local food. The past,
present and future of the brand came together in
a unique experience that was set off by Valencia’s
pleasant climate in June.
Rosa Lladró at the gala dinner
offered by Spanish Royal House
for Prince Naruhito
Rosa Lladró pays her respects
to the Crown Prince of Japan.
As part of the ongoing celebrations for the 4th centenary of relations between
Spain and Japan, the Prince and Princess of Asturias hosted a gala dinner at the Royal
Palace in Madrid in honour of the Crown Prince of Japan, Naruhito. The act was attended
by around one hundred guests, including leading names from politics, culture and
business in both countries. Rosa Lladró was one of the guests at this exclusive event
in which the close bonds of friendship between Spain and Japan were highlighted,
two nations with a strong mutual attraction in all fields.
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Lladró Universe
Spanish sun
shines on Japan
The embassy provided the perfect setting
for this meeting of the two cultures.
Floral arrangement in the centerpiece
from the Naturofantastic collection.
Other centerpieces with vases from the Lladró Re-Cyclos
Magical and Metropolis collections.
United by dance
Coinciding with the National Ballet of Spain’s
performances in Tokyo and Nagoya, Lladró exhibited
a selection of pieces inspired by dance at the
Cervantes Institute in Tokyo. The show, on view from
January 29th through February 9th, was organized
as part of the events to celebrate Lladró’s 60th
anniversary. Many visitors attended to get a close
look at the details of pieces depicting ballet, Spanish
dance and other traditional dances from all over the
world. Pride of place was given to the presentation in
Japan of Passion and Soul, a new dancer which also
commemorates 400 years of relations with Spain.
During the exhibition an exclusive event was held for
Lladró customers, with the presence of the Spanish
ambassador in Japan, Miguel Ángel Navarro, the
director of the Cervantes Institute in Tokyo, Antonio
Gil, and the director of the National Ballet of Spain,
Antonio Najarro. A fun-loving touch was added with
a cake created especially for the occasion, which
reminded guests of the first 60 years of a brand
which continues creating pieces that fascinate the
Japanese public.
The Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of
Spain, Enrique Asorey, and the Cultural Manager
of the Cervantes Institute in Tokyo, Teresa Iniesta.
A very special event took place last May 15th at the Spanish Embassy in Tokyo with the presentation of
three commemorative pieces for the brand’s 60th anniversary and 400 years of relations between Spain and
Japan. These wonderful creations feature delicate sunflowers, a symbol of the sun of Spain and a tribute to
the fields of Tohoku where these beautiful flowers are growing once again, after being devastated by the
tsunami in 2011. The Embassy's Economic and Commercial Counsellor hosted this special evening which
reflected the emotional joining of the Spanish and Japanese cultures. The many guests in attendance were
able to enjoy a live demonstration of Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, using sunflowers and
Lladró vases. They were also treated to a cocktail commemorating the 400 years of relations between Spain
and Japan, made with juice from oranges brought all the way from Valencia and sherry as the main ingredients.
Antonio Najarro, Director of the Spanish National Ballet,
together with the Director of the Cervantes Institute, Antonio Gil,
and Miguel Ángel Navarro, Spanish Ambassador in Japan.
Gathering flowers, Heaven's harvest and Skirt full of flowers, three pieces commemorating
Lladró's 60th anniversary and 400 years of relations between Spain and Japan.
This beautiful commemorative cake inspired by flamenco
was created for the Lladró customer’s exclusive event.
Brand’s customers during the enjoyable encounter
at the Cervantes Institute.
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Matador receives his first ovation
Matador by Lladró, a limited
edition of 250 pieces.
Last March, Matador, the spectacular new Lladró bullfighting piece, won the applause of the guests
attending the presentation at the brand’s boutique in Valencia. In an event carefully decorated for the
occasion and focused on Spain’s famous spectacle, Ángeles Lladró gave him his alternativa, the special
ceremony when a bullfighter becomes a fully-fledged matador. The event was attended by representatives
from Valencia’s Bullfighting Museum and from the Bullfighting School of Valencia. Javier Malavia, sculptor
of the piece, explained the details of his creation, which excels for its faithful depiction of the bullfighter
in action as he holds the cape for the time-honored veronica pass, and also for its meticulous recreation
of the complex decoration of the matador’s costume, known as traje de luces or “suit of lights”. The
profusion of embroidery was successfully replicated thanks to the meticulous work using the complex
luster technique, while the silk fabric is reproduced with special tones from the Lladró palette.
Matador brings together Lladró porcelain and bullfighting, two of the best known expressions of
Spanish culture.
Ángeles Lladró with the sculptor of the piece, Javier Malavia (right), and
Yerai de Benito, collaborator for the bullfighting journal Arde Magazine.
The striking display was created by
Laboratorio imaginario, a design
studio from Valencia.
Spanish Design
in Manhattan
500 Madison, the new Lladró Boutique in the Big Apple
designed by Jaime Hayon, is now a high visibility platform
to showcase the talent of internationally acclaimed Spanish
artists to New Yorkers. To coincide with Valentine’s Day, the
well-known illustrator Jordi Labanda created an installation
inspired by Curiosity – Monkey on black rock, a piece from the
Re-Cyclos by Committee collection. Titled "Be My Baby", the shop
window decorated with the artist’s signature Pop coloring
revolved around the slogan “All you need is love”.
The arrival of spring was celebrated at the Lladró Boutique with
a new window display designed by the young artist Carlos
Jadraque. The installation featured a video inspired by the
Love series, also from Re-Cyclos by Committee, with the images
showing a couple gradually being covered with flowers as their
love grows through various phases. Spanish design continues
to display great vitality and 500 Madison is now the best setting
to show it off in Manhattan.
Carlos Jadraque and the
Spring window display.
Jordi Labanda, the creator of the
Valentine window display.
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GEOMETRY is put to work to produce surprise, disguise
and fantasy. This is Dazzle, the latest artistic experiment from
the creative team at Lladró Atelier, the brand’s laboratory of
macaw bird
[50 x 20 cm, 19 3/4" x 7 3/4"]
Ref. 01009078
Limited edition of
500 pieces
ideas. Premiered at the beginning of the year at the Maison
et Objet fair in Paris, this experimentation and search for new
aesthetic paths offers a radically different vision of pieces in
the Lladró catalogue.
Through the use of a strong contrast of black and white
and intersecting lines, the pieces are charged with great
energy and a surprising capacity to express sensations. This
striking aesthetic effect is based on a vanguard camouflage
technique developed by British artists during the First World
War. It was then adopted by painting, design and fashion
of the time, foreshadowing what would later be called
Kinetic art, Pop art and even Minimalism. In these creations
geometry plays with our perception using a technique
initially developed for camouflage purposes but which, when
applied to Lladró pieces, produces remarkable decorative
effects. This ambitious project with a highly-defined
personality of its own is open to new additions which are
sure to keep on surprising us.
Lladró sets trends in design… and sets the table
A few of Lladró’s groundbreaking pieces were included in The Next
Wave: Industrial Design Innovation in the 21st Century, held last February in
Washington D.C. The design exhibition was presented by the Artisphere
cultural center in conjunction with Apartment Zero, the city’s number
one source for exciting, innovative design solutions. Bringing together
hundreds of design lovers and professionals, this event primed the
pump for Washington DC’s International Design Festival.
On the other hand, Lladró designs are also setting trends in tableware,
as we witnessed once again at the annual Dining by Design held in New
View of exhibition in Artisphere with pieces from
The Guest collection in the foreground.
York to raise funds for DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting
AIDS). Dining by Design invites designers to produce original dining
environments using flatware, glassware and cutlery from prestigious
brands with no holds barred on creativity. Inson Wood, one of New
York’s most sought-after interior designers, chose the original bowl
from Lladró Re-Cyclos’ Equus collection by Bodo Sperlein to decorate
a gorgeous table elegantly dressed by Fendi Casa. The pieces in the
Re-Cyclos collections are made using signature elements from Lladró
works, in this case horses, one of the brand’s core themes.
Equus bowls on the table conceived by
Inson Wood for Dining by Design 2013.
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The US welcomes
Gary Baseman’s new Guest
Last spring the Lladró boutiques in New York and
Los Angeles welcomed a very special guest. The
multi-faceted Californian artist Gary Baseman
arrived with his pair of Guests to further enrich
the Lladró Atelier collection with his personal,
creative universe. Coinciding with Design Week in
New York, Baseman received an enthusiastic welcome at the brand’s store in the Big Apple from
over 150 people, anxious to catch a glimpse of the new pieces and to listen first hand to
the artist talking about the inspiration for his designs. The boutique was decorated especially for the occasion with wallpaper created by the artist himself. Baseman explained
the symbolism of his Guests in a fascinating conversation with Dan Rubinstein, Chief
Editor of the celebrated Surface magazine. As he pointed out, he “tried to come up with
a figure that, like most of my creative work, would allow people to identify with it, to feel
involved; what I wanted was for people to desire it as part of their lives.” Heavily inspired
by Baseman’s signature symbols and themes of self love, acceptance and celebration,
these pieces are, as the artist claims, “like a bunch of flowers to celebrate something, to
be arranged on a table and interact with the surrounding environs.” After the conversation there was an entertaining cocktail party with music provided by a DJ which went
on well into the night, when the final guests left, but not without taking away with them
an original poster with a drawing of the big Guest which Gary Baseman produced during
the creative process for the piece.
Over a hundred fans also attended the event in Los Angeles, including well-known faces
like the famous artist and musician Moby and personalities such as the General Consul
of Spain, Enrique Ruiz Molero, and the Tourism Attaché at the Spanish Embassy, Javier
Piñanes. The presentation of the new Guests took place at the Boutique in Beverly Hills
within the overall framework of Dwell on Design, the USA’s most important design fair on
the West Coast, in which Lladró took part for the second year running. On this occasion,
the conversation with the artist was held with the fair’s Editorial Director, Erika Heet, who
asked him about some meaningful details of the pieces. As Baseman says, “these characters speak about accepting who we are, about freedom as a driving force for personal
growth and love, both for oneself and for others”. A message which weds perfectly with
the values of Lladró’s work.
The Boutique at 500 Madison ready to
welcome Baseman and his new Guests.
Gary Baseman in conversation with Dan Rubinstein at the event in New York.
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The event attracted a large number of customers,
fans of the artist and designers.
Lladró Universe
The Guest
by Jaime Hayon
The Guest
by Tim Biskup
The Guest
by Devilrobots
01007889
The Guest by Gary Baseman - Big
52 x 19 cm · 20 1/2" x 7 1/2"
Limited edition of 250 pieces
01007890
The Guest by Gary Baseman - Little
30 x 11 cm · 11 3/4" x 4 1/4"
Numbered edition
Left to right, Javier Piñares, Tourism Attaché at the Spanish
Embassy, Gary Baseman and Enrique Ruiz, General Consul of
Spain, at the event in Beverly Hills.
The artist during the presentation of the pieces in Los Angeles.
Baseman with the famous artist and musician Moby.
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The artist meets his public
Alfredo Llorens with a group of
Lladró lovers in Detroit.
The live modeling of the impressive sculpture
A true friend raised much expectation in the
event in New Orleans.
Llorens turned the Lladró Boutique in Beverly Hills
into a workshop open to the public.
Above, Javier Molina modeling Ready for practice in Nihombashi.
On either side, the sculptor in two events held in Yokohama.
An artist’s work is an exciting, passionate yet essentially intimate labor of love. It
demands long hours of concentration in the
workshop and lots of effort, observation
and study. For this reason, it is particularly
stimulating for Lladró sculptors to be able
to take some time off from their creative
labor and actually meet their public face to
face, to see people from different parts of
the world who enjoy the end result of their
art. They all confess that the physical effort
involved is more than compensated by the
direct contact with so many people from
such different cultures who share the same
passion for the idea of beauty expressed in
Lladró creations.
Javier Molina traveled to Japan last Febru-
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ary for a tour lasting two intense weeks. It
got off to a start on February 17th in Tokyo
and included modeling events in the Isetan
Shinjuku, Ikebukuro Seibu and Nihombashi
Mitsukoshi department stores, as well as the
Lladró Boutique in Ginza. He concluded his
tour in Yokohama, where the many Sogo
customers attending the event were able
to admire his skills in modeling Ready for
practice. When asked about the piece, Javier
Molina spoke of the elegance and expressive power of ballet and revealed that this
specific creation was inspired by his own
daughter. After returning to the City of Porcelain, Javier said how delighted he was with
the warm welcome he received from the
Japanese public, who are really eager to find
out all the details of how their favorite pieces
are created.
Meanwhile, Alfredo Llorens visited the USA
in April. A large number of Lladró fans in
Pittsburgh, Detroit, New Orleans, New York,
Orlando and Los Angeles had a chance to
meet him and attend the events in which
the expert sculptor gave live demonstrations of his consummate skill. In Detroit, the
event at Ram Creations coincided with the
opening of their new store in Farmington
Hills, Michigan, a wonderful space featuring
a wide selection of Lladró pieces. The tour
also provided the US public with an opportunity to see Alfredo’s most recent creation,
the limited edition piece A true friend.
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Flowers and color: Lladró artists on tour
Flower making is one of the most enthralling
parts in the process of creation of Lladró pieces.
That is why the artists specializing in them are
frequently requested to demonstrate their talent
to the public in various countries.
Last March, María José Bustos, one of the brand’s
most experienced flower artists, visited Japan for
a demonstration tour at the Mitsukoshi department stores in Nihombashi and Fukuoka. Japan
was also the destination for María José Solera,
who began her tour in May at the Takashimaya
department stores in Nagoya, following up this
Amparo Martínez painted the purple version of
Poppy Flowers Vase in Korea.
demonstration with one at the Lladró Boutique
in Ginza and a special event at Tokyo’s Keio Plaza
Hotel, where Lladró exhibited some of its best
creations through the month of May. The tour
was rounded off with demos at the Yagihashi and
Hankyu department stores, in Saitama and Osaka,
respectively.
In turn, Adela Oller embarked on a long tour of
Australia and New Zealand starting in May. From
there she flew to Hong Kong and later to the
Philippines where she performed two special
events in June, one of them exclusively for VIP
customers. The Ambassadors of Spain and of the
Netherlands in the Philippines were among the
audience admiring Adela’s skill.
Another phase of the process that always arouses
a lot of admiration and curiosity is the painting of
the pieces. Amparo Martínez gave Lladró fans in
Korea a chance to see first-hand how a piece is
painted, in this case a vase. The demonstrations
were held as part of Martínez’s tour in May, coinciding with the presentation of the new lamp collections in Korea, which received a warm response
from the public and specialized media alike.
The Korean audience enjoyed the live demonstration
of how a Lladró work is painted.
María José Solera during the flower events held at the
Takashimaya Centre in Nagoya and Hankyu Umeda in Osaka.
The expert hands of María José Bustos bring the complex Romantic feelings to life
at the Mitsukoshi department store in Nihombashi.
The decoration for the flower events in the Philippines
matched the theme of the tour.
Adela Oller was delighted to demonstrate the
art of flowers on her tour of New Zealand.
Adela posing with the Lladró team in Hong Kong
and the poster announcing the events.
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Porcelain flowers for Princess Takamado
The Lladró exhibition at the Okura Hotel in Tokyo last May
received a very special guest. Her Imperial Highness Princess
Takamado of Japan visited the show of flower pieces with
which the brand took part at the annual World Gardening
Fair. Princess Takamado was particularly taken by the degree
of detail in the porcelain flowers and was delighted with
the new pieces inspired by sunflowers, Gathering Flowers,
Heaven’s Harvest and Skirt Full of Flowers, created especially to
commemorate the brand’s 60th anniversary and 400 years
of bilateral relations between Spain and Japan. For the 13th
edition of this prestigious annual fair, the elegant Okura
Hotel was transformed into a fantasy garden created with
flowers coming from ten countries to welcome the spring.
Ambassadors' wives from various nations took part in the
event together with Princess Takamado.
Princess Takamado admired the Ladies from Aranjuez Vase and some flower centerpieces, among others.
Double celebration
at the new boutique in Baku
The exhibition, 60 Years at the Vanguard of Porcelain, was also the center
of attention at the launching of the new Lladró Boutique in Baku. Located
at 28 May Street, in the heart of the city center, the store opened in June
with a special program including this exhibition on the brand’s history
which is currently touring the world. Two models dressed as the ladies in
the pieces Beautiful Gloria and Sweet Victoria welcomed guests with flowers. Once inside, attendants were also treated to cocktails in a pleasant,
relaxed atmosphere. This double celebration for Lladró’s best collectors in
Azerbaijan was topped off with the presentation of figurines to the winners
of the Mother’s Day competition held on March 8th.
India and Lladró, a mutual fascination
Lladró artists' special fascination with India's rich iconography can be
seen with each new launch. But judging by the response to its new issues
for Spring at Elle Decor India Design Show and Vogue Wedding Show, both
in New Delhi, the attraction is mutual. India's leading design and decor fair
took place in February and was the chosen setting for the presentation
of the figurines Sai Baba and Bal Gopal, alongside a selection of signature
pieces covering the spectrum of Lladró's styles. The spiritual leader and
the image of Lord Krishna as a child were also part of the selection Lladró
presented in April at the Taj Palace Hotel for the Vogue Wedding Show, a fair
offering luxury wedding services in India. In addition, Lladró also deployed
its wedding gift ideas, ranging from brides and grooms to matte porcelain
sculptures as well as Lladró's more functional lines of mirrors, lamps and
lithophanes, offering a comprehensive choice for exclusive weddings.
Following the launch of Sai Baba, in March the Lladró Boutique in Bombay
organized an emotive event featuring the figurine. With musical accompaniment provided by Shri Anup Jalota, hugely popular for his renditions
of traditional Indian music, the piece was presented with the full honors
one would expect for such a greatly loved leader of Hindu philosophy.
Lladró presented a wide
range of exclusive wedding
gift ideas at the Vogue
Wedding Fair in India.
The brand's varied styles were on display
at Elle Decor India Design Show.
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Lladró attends worldwide events for new trends
This year, the latest innovative collections coming from the Lladró workshops were presented at the world’s main interior design and decor forums.
Our latest proposals in lighting fixtures and l’art de la table received a warm
welcome from professionals and the general public alike, particularly the
Belle de Nuit lamps collection we are presenting in this issue.
At Maison et Objet, the exhibition held in Paris in January, Lladró attracted the
industry’s attention with the new proposals from Lladró Atelier, particularly
the Dazzle collection and the new Guests designed by the American artist
Gary Baseman. The big hit at Ambiente, the trade fair in Frankfurt in February,
were the lighting fixtures collections and the multicolor version of Naturofantastic. Later, at Euroluce, the International Lighting Exhibition of Milan in
Top and right, the Lladró booth at
Maison et Objet, with a spotlight
on Dazzle and lamps.
April, Lladró presented the groundbreaking Belle de Nuit collection featured
in these pages. At Baselworld, the prestigious World Watch and Jewelry Show
held in Basel, also in April, we presented our latest High Porcelain introductions as well as The Enchanted Garden collection, also featured in this issue.
Other major events included ICFF (International Contemporary Furniture
Fair) in New York and the JCK jewelry event in Las Vegas, both in May. In June
we exhibited for the first time at the Dallas Design FINDS, with a selection
of lighting and home decor products. To bring the first half of the year to a
close, we were also at Dwell on Design, in Los Angeles, the most important
design fair on the West Coast of the U.S., where Gary Baseman’s new Guests
and the originality of the Dazzle pieces caused quite a stir among visitors.
Lladró's booth at Euroluce with
a special focus on spectacular
Belle de Nuit chandeliers.
Lladró Atelier’s new designs at the
brand’s booth in Dwell on Design
(Los Angeles).
A sample of the Lladró
collections for interior decor
at Dallas Design FINDS.
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Sagemon, the art of good luck omens
For over two centuries now, whenever a baby is born in the Japanese
region of Yanagawa, families and friends make sagemons, which are fun
colorful mobiles. Made to wish the newborn good luck, they are hung
over the altar where the classic Japanese Hina Dolls are placed. In February the boutique in the Lladró Museum organized a workshop led by a
team of experts in this traditional art. Over 130 people, including adults
and children, had a wonderful time decorating the sagemon with multicolor fabrics and practicing origami. Ángeles Lladró, her husband and
children did not miss the chance to discover this beautiful tradition on a
Saturday morning which also included a tasting of sushi and an exhibition
of Japanese customs and folklore.
Left, a representation of Japanese folklore. Above, Ángeles Lladró with
sagemon masters. Right, with her eldest son in the workshop.
Old and young alike had a great time
making the traditional Japanese hanging
mobiles to be seen on the right.
The BBVA’s Director of Operations in London, Philip Paddack,
awarded with Lladró Annual Golden Award, received the
piece Horse Race from Javier Fernández (right), President of
Spanish Chamber of Commerce, and Federico Trillo, Spanish
Ambassador to the UK.
Ken Detzner, Secretary of State of Florida, was recognized
as a Friend of Marca España with Fraternitas. Left, José Luis
Bonet, President of Leading Brands of Spain Forum and José
Manuel García-Margallo, Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs
and Cooperation. Right, Carlos Espinosa de los Monteros,
Government High Commissioner for Marca España.
Clemencia Inés Restrepo de Tobón, President of MCTR & Asociados,
was recognized as a Friend of Brand IESE. Luis Casas, Executive
Director of Education at IESE Business School in USA, gave the award.
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Fraternitas was the creation chosen for the awards in Florida.
Alejandro Carriles, Vice-President of Digital Channels at BBVA
Compass, was appointed Friend of Brand Atento. He received the
award from Alejandro Reynal, Director-General of Atento Global.
Lladró backs
Marca España
Once again, Lladró was an ambassador for
Spain abroad in various events held last spring.
In April the Spanish Embassy in London hosted
the presentation of the Lladró Annual Golden
Award, the prize which the Spanish Chamber
of Commerce in Great Britain awards to a Spanish company which has made an outstanding
contribution in the UK over the last year. On
this occasion the prize went to BBVA and was
handed over to Philip Paddack, the bank’s Director of Operations in London.
At the same time, the Leading Brands of Spain
Forum in Miami organized two special events on
May 3rd to strengthen the historical, economic
and business bonds between Spain and Florida.
The first was a Business Forum with Spanish and
US business executives. The event was closed
by the Secretary of State of Commerce, Jaime
García-Legaz. This was followed by the accreditation ceremony for Friends of Marca España
and Spanish Brands, with the participation of
Spain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Manuel
García-Margallo.
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A hectic social agenda at
The City of Porcelain
Throughout the first half of the year, The City of Porcelain and the Lladró Boutique in Valencia hosted many
social events. The activities got underway in February with
the visit of the famous journalist Andrés Aberasturi and
his family, who toured the museum and the workshops
in the company of Rosa and Ángeles Lladró. In March,
the ambassadors in Spain from several European Union
countries paid an official visit to Valencia, and made the
most of the opportunity to witness a flower-making demo
at the Lladró Boutique in the company of Juan Lladró
and his wife.
Furthermore, Lladró was featured in a program on Valencia
recently broadcast by the Japanese channel TV Tokyo. This
national TV station chose The City of Porcelain as one of
Valencia’s must-visits, and the program’s crew, led by the
presenter, the famous actress Chikako Kaku, paid us a visit.
In April, we welcomed the Representative of the Taipei
Economic and Cultural Office in Spain, Javier Ching-shan
Hou, and his wife. Also in April, approximately eighty bikers
rode their imposing Goldwing motorbikes to The City of
Porcelain, where they were welcomed by Juan Lladró and
his daughter Ángeles. The visit was part of the program of
their annual outing, this year held in Valencia.
In May, we were visited by a group of 200 interior designers
and architects taking part at the HI DESIGN EMEA conference. They were particularly interested in Lladró’s latest
projects in the field of lighting and interior designs, like
the Belle de Nuit lamp collection.
Juan Lladró and his wife Lola Sala, with ambassadors from several European Union countries in Spain.
The Representative of
Taipei Economic and
Cultural Office in Spain,
Javier Ching-shan Hou,
and his wife.
Andrés Aberasturi (right) and family flanked by Rosa and Ángeles Lladró.
The actress and TV presenter Chikako Kaku and the TV Tokyo
cameraman filming at the Lladró workshops.
Juan Lladró and his daughter
Ángeles with a group of bikers
and two Goldwing bikes. Left,
visiting the painting collection.
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10th piece in the Classic
Children’s Tales collection
A hymn to
friendship
TOWN MUSICIANS OF BREMEN
[26 x 13 cm, 10 1/4” x 5”]
Ref. 01008686
FAIRYTALES are much more than
stories told to entertain little children.
They are very often a good illustration
of popular wisdom. The tale by the
Brothers Grimm, in which a group of
animals abandoned by their owners,
and manage to overcome adversity
by joining forces, is a wonderful
example of cooperation, friendship
and courage.
The final scene in which the four
animals sing in unison, standing on
each other’s backs in a remarkable
pyramid, showcases Lladró artists’
master y in resolving a dif f icult
comp osition with a display of
technical dexterity and balance.
The charming scene is enhanced by
the cheerful range of colors used to
decorate the four characters.
With this piece, the tenth in the Classic
Children’s Tales collection, the town
musicians of Bremen will forever sing
their hymn to friendship.
PEDRO
PEPITA
[20 x 13 cm, 7 3/4" x 5"]
Ref. 01008737
[18 x 10 cm, 7" x 4"]
Ref. 01008736
The colors of Mexico
Pepita and Pedro, one of the best-loved couples in Lladró’s gres
catalogue, now have their counterparts in glazed porcelain. Thanks
to the use of highly saturated colors in the decoration, these two
Mexican children retain all their charm and joy with the new finish.
Lladró lends great importance to themes borrowed from different
cultures around the world. When the artists at The City of Porcelain
take on a piece with these subject matters, they first thoroughly
educate themselves in order to remain true to the spirit of the original tradition from which they are taken. In the case of Mexico, the
highly defined personality of its popular culture, a fascinating mix
of Spanish and indigenous roots, is known for its strong intense
coloring, as we can see in Pepita and Pedro with their traditional
ponchos and sombreros. Continuously expanded with new colors
developed especially by our technicians, the Lladró palette has
enabled the Mexican sun to shine in all its glory over this lovable pair.
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Lladró flowers enjoy well-deserved
fame among lovers of art porcelain for their
perfection and for the skill and precision with
which they are made, completely by hand.
Preciosity, dexterity and attention to detail
make each flower a little work of art. In The
Enchanted Garden collection, Lladró takes
a step further by transporting these values
to the realm of jewelry. The most beautiful
Lladró flowers, remarkable for the delicacy
and transparency of the petals, are now
enhanced with precious stones and metals
to produce creations that are as elegant as
they are stunning.
Making the large flowers in this collection
is particularly complex because each petal
is made from a single piece of porcelain so
fine that only the most expert craftsmen are
able to successfully model them. Among the
precious stones decorating these pieces are
sapphires, rubelittes, amethysts, rutile quartz,
diamonds, emeralds, fire opals and peridots.
In addition the pistils and stems are made in
gold-plated silver.
These jewels of nature are pampered in every
way, presented on a velvet cushion under a
protective glass cover, a knowing nod to the
romantic story of Beauty and the Beast.
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Movement, precision and balance.
Lladró has captured in porcelain
the very essence of the exciting
and spectacular sport of polo.
In perfect symbiosis, horse and rider
seem to be suspended in midair, while
the strength of the modeling transmits
a sense of speed in each muscle.
A porcelain handcrafted in the
Lladró workshops in Valencia-Spain.
POLO PLAYER
[61 x 50 cm, 24” x 19 ¾”]
Ref. 01008719
Limited edition of
3,000 pieces
Includes base
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