DINE WITH THE FAMOUS CERAMIC CREATIONS BY MERVYN GERS
To ceramicist Mervyn Gers, nothing says ‘proudly South African’ quite like fifteen of the country’s top twenty restaurants serving their food on his plates. This week, we found out a bit more about the company.
What began as a combination of a hobby and a love of ceramics, turned into a multi award-winning business, known for its unique and durable designs.
Under the guidance of renowned Mervyn Gers, Mervyn Gers Ceramics have opened up multiple branches internationally however, its home studio in Cape Town still prides itself in being proudly South African.
With a desire to embody being proudly South African, Mervyn Gers Ceramics are dedicated to supporting local job creation, and have a phenomenal team of 45 behind their uniquely handcrafted products made from clay that is mixed in-house. And the final creations? Unique glazed tableware.
Mervyn Gers is a visionary of note, and has the awards to back it up. His iconic Koi and Blue Willow set won the prestigious Best Decorated Award at the Ceramics South Africa Cape Regional in 2011 and since then, his pieces have been recognised highly by design enthusiasts throughout Cape Town and the world.
