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Rooster dinnerware sets originated in Italy during the Renaissance period. A powerful family from Florence, the Medicis, sponsored dinner banquets for local peasants. The Medicis survived an assassination attempt while they were sleeping because roosters made some noise, alerting them of the attack. Grateful, the family honored the roosters by commissioning ceramic makers to create rooster designs in a series of pitchers.
Italy for centuries kept the tradition of giving away these pitchers as icons of good luck. Ceramic makers picked up the tradition and the practice of making rooster dinnerware sets became widespread. These works of art spread to Europe and worldwide that any family can enjoy dining accompanied by these jolly and pensive roosters as they share meals at the table.
Eventually, the rooster theme was incorporated in glassware, ceramic ware, and dinner ware. A rooster dinnerware set is looked for by many homemakers who buy them with the belief that they bring prosperity and good luck. More companies started manufacturing their own lines of rooster dinnerware that today’s buyer is given endless choices.
Today, dinnerware sets bearing rooster themes are available in a variety of combinations, often including dinner plates, salad plates, bowls, mugs, and cookie jars. Sometimes, the rooster figurines are put on top of lids and most of the time, they are painted in bright colors on the ceramic surface. Not only do these creations look pleasing to the eye and rich in history, they are also very useful.
Dinnerware sets make good house warming and wedding gifts. Designs range from bold and colorful to simpler-looking items with delicate, tastefully placed designs of red flowers or scalloped borders. A true old country favorite, modern design variations in rooster dinnerware are now apparent. Barns and flowers have been added to boost the rooster theme. Farm scenes on larger plates and paintings of a single rooster on smaller plates are some common styles.
Including a rooster dinnerware set in your table setting promotes an energetic and vibrant atmosphere. Using it together with a sunflower-themed dinnerware set is one of the many ways to highlight these precious pieces. Pair your rooster dinnerware with a sunflower-themed tea set or bowl set. Rooster dinnerware, though commonly associated with breakfast, can be used as you please any time of the day.
Maintenance of a rooster dinnerware set pretty much requires basic care. They last longer when hand washed after use. Because most of them are made of ceramic, they are microwave safe. You can save them for special occasions and have them on display most of the time. Rooster plates, candy holders, and trays sure make attractive décor and centerpieces. Take care of them by not using citrus-flavored dishwashing liquids and storing them properly.