Dankotuwa's new shapes a resounding success at Ambiente fair

DESIGN: Three new shapes designed by Prof. Wolf Karnagel, a German designer were put on display at the Ambiente fair in Frankfurt which ended last week.

"The reception for these new designs named Plus and Tavola in porcelain and Duo in new bone China was fantastic with many visitors falling for the designs at first sight" Chief Operating Officer Sarath Mallawa Arachchi said.

He said that Dankotuwa was the envy of many Asian exhibitors when they found the stand always busy with prospective customers. Dankotuwa participates in the two main trade fairs in Frankfurt in August and February every year.

Ambiente in February is the most popular with buyers from all over the world coming to see the latest designs on display.

This fair which has other categories in lifestyle products and house-wares had 87 countries participating with over 4,500 exhibitors out of whom over 2,000 exhibitors were in the tableware and kitchenware category. An estimated 150,000 visitors attended the trade fair.

Prof. Karnagel was introduced to the company by its Italian agent and had to visit the factory several times to complete the design. This was followed up by the visit of an expert modeler from Germany who made the basic models and helped the factory personnel to develop the shapes.

Dankotuwa which was mostly making products for other brands is now gradually introducing products on its own brand. Its current brands are Dankotuwa and Elan for the international market and Laklain for the local and regional markets.