[](http://canadiandesignresource.ca/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/koen_de_winter_mortier.jpg)[!koen-de-winter-canada4.jpg](http://canadiandesignresource.ca/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/koen-de-winter-canada4.jpg)[!koen-de-winter-canadakoen-de-winter-canada.jpg](http://canadiandesignresource.ca/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/koen-de-winter-canadakoen-de-winter-canada.jpg)[!koen-de-winter-canada1.jpg](http://canadiandesignresource.ca/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/koen-de-winter-canada1.jpg)[!koen-de-winter-canada3.jpg](http://canadiandesignresource.ca/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/koen-de-winter-canada3.jpg)[!koen-de-winter-canada10.jpg](http://canadiandesignresource.ca/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/koen-de-winter-canada10.jpg)[!koen-de-winter-canada.jpg](http://canadiandesignresource.ca/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/koen-de-winter-canada.jpg) This is a beautiful series of ceramics produced by the QC studio Atelier Orange.  Some of the highlights from the collection are the popular Mortar & Pestles, the unusual and earthy Trivet, and my favourite, the Garlic Container.   These designs go beyond strong form, with deep details like the faience Salt-spoon, which absorbs salt clumping moisture and is also an accurate standard teaspoon measurement.  Great design from one of Canada’s best designers.