Sentence examples for functional wares from inspiring English sources
They prefer functional wares and hold them in higher esteem than we do.
The products, too, look set to push the boundaries of Ikea's usual discreetly functional wares.
These two workshops instilled in her a renewed sense of purpose in making good household pottery – excited as she was by Cardew's life embracing passion for traditional functional wares.
The best of more than 1,000 entries in an annual pottery competition in Lincoln, Calif., 30 miles northeast of Sacramento, include a porcelain window made in honor of the artist's blind grandfather, and functional wares, like the Crazy Rhythms bowls, right, by Katharine Gotham.
"My goal is that people smile whenever they pick up one of my pieces," Ms. Yunome, 34, said of her functional yet individualistic wares.
More recently, Zaramo skill at woodcarving has been displayed in ornamental doors, musical instruments, and other functional creations, as well as in wares prepared for tourists.
So she devotes part of her shop to reasonably priced, tasteful food-related wares — some witty, all attractive and functional: one-of-a-kind serving platters and bowls ($11 to $95); swirly Murano glass bottle stoppers ($12.50); lovely tea towels ($12.50); and a child's cooking kit ($16.50).
Non-functional pieces are grouped in the University Center Gallery, while utilitarian wares are exhibited in the library's lobby, where wall cases and vitrines are suited to displaying bowls, plates and drinking vessels.
Marbled wares are seen occasionally.
