We are all familiar with ""The Chin Family"", the famous and successful series of small, familiar characters, in which each performs a household function. Egg-cup, pepper mill...The fruitful cooperation between Alessi and the National Palace Museum in Taiwan continues under the direction of Stefano Giovannoni, once again highlighting the concept of combining aspects of Western culture and Chinese history. Banana Family is the latest episode in this demanding and stimulating cooperative project creating colours, bizarre but functional shapes and popular images. In this series of products, the ""magic"" of Giovannoni's design seems to evoke memories of 18th century ceramic trinkets, while it also invites a spontaneous and contemporary interpretation. Hand-decorated plastic with engaging zoomorphic shapes, a sea populated by lively finned fishes which likewise create a dynamic effect. Friendly monkeys race... The new OrienTales products are like a fairy tale that is brought to life with new shades. Products in the OrienTales family are sold in gift packaging."