The organic flowing shapes and intricate hand decoration of Casa Alegre’s Shangri-La caught the attention of the judging panel at the 2025 Tableware International Awards, with first place awarded in the Casual Dining category. Portuguese made, the pattern is inspired by relaxed and casual Mediterranean culture, making this accolade even more appropriate.

Casa Alegre’s Shangri-La dinnerware collection – launched earlier this year – meets the current trend in tableware for natural stoneware and incorporates two elegant neutral colourways: Vine, a rich brown, and Oro, a lighter brown with golden tones.

Casa Alegre Shangri-La

This award-winning collection is unique and embraces nature, with every single piece being different. Its distinctive character is achieved through remarkable production techniques and ancient craftsmanship. The stoneware has subtle, natural colouration, with the plates and insides of bowls adorned with a contrasting linear pattern, more prominent on some pieces than on others. This variation across the pieces truly shows off the exceptional handcrafting of this Portuguese stoneware.

The Shangri-La Vine and Shangri-La Oro colourways are incredibly complementary, ranging from rich darker browns to lighter golden browns across the range. A table laid with these characterful pieces is something to behold and sets the tone for a special dinner with family or friends.

Casa Alegre Shangri-La stands out for its captivating and elegant looks while also providing all the practicality and durability needed for modern living. How wonderful to be able to own and regularly use such an authentic stoneware collection that is safe for the microwave and can go in the dishwasher.

Congratulations, Casa Alegre, from all at Chinasearch for this award in recognition of your stunning stoneware collection.