The official souvenirs of Polish Presidency of the EU Council.
Now, small patriotic accent. Those of you who are interested in politics probably know that as of 1 July Poland started its Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Even if you are not keen on politics, you may know that every presiding country has official souvenirs for that occasion to offer a memorable stay for state executives, diplomats and professionals.
It is such a great opportunity to promote the country and the designers! The challenge is to present a fancy thing that encapsulates the country attributes, combines tradition and contemporary life and is recognizable and memorable.
Several products has been commissioned as the official souvenirs of the Polish EU Presidency. These are: handmade wooden spinning tops in four folk patterns, cuff-links from silver and striped flint from Krzemionki Opatowskie (this stone occurs nowhere else on Earth), set of ceramic mug and honey jar and leather cases.
It is not a surprise for me that not all of the souvenirs meet all the requirements above. What's more, one of them is legally controversial. However, I do not want consider their disadvantages or investigate the legal background. I would like to present you the one I like the most. Milk and Honey by Beza Projekt.
The designers, Anna Łoskiewicz and Zofia Strumiłło-Sukiennik created thick cardboard tube, honey colored, decorated with a pattern of droplets and honeycomb. And inside: a small jar of honey and a lovely white porcelain mug which reminds Polish school cafeteria mugs 20 years ago. And also a bent spoon to put honey into milk. The whole is simple, nice and not pretentious. And would definitely leave sweet memories from the milk and honey country in delegates memories.
To find out more about Poland or get an overview of Polish design check the official site pl2011.eu
Milk and Honey
Milk and Honey
Spinning tops
Spinning tops
Spinning tops
Cuff-links
Warsawia case
Warsawia case
