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East Fork’s The Mug in a warm off white color with handle with a blue decal of Henri Matisse’s Femmes et singes, a bright blue, abstract cut-out figures of women sitting, monkeys, and pomegranate across the body of the mug East Fork’s The Mug in a warm off white color with handle with a blue decal of Henri Matisse’s Femmes et singes, and a unglazed rim and bottom base, sits on a table with gold fabric and oranges. On an outdoor table, sits East Fork’s The Mug in a warm off white color with handle with a blue decal of Henri Matisse’s Femmes et singes, and a unglazed rim and bottom base, sits on a table with gold fabric and oranges. On a table, sits East Fork’s The Mug in a warm off white color with handle with a blue decal of Henri Matisse’s Femmes et singes, and a unglazed rim and bottom base, sits on a table with more ceramic dinnerware. East Fork’s The Mug in a warm off white color with handle with a blue decal of Henri Matisse’s Femmes et singes, a bright blue, abstract cut-out figures of women sitting, monkeys, and pomegranate across the body of the mug East Fork’s The Mug in a warm off white color with handle with a blue decal of Henri Matisse’s Femmes et singes and copyright, and a unglazed rim and bottom base. A closeup of the copyright on East Fork’s The Mug in a warm off white color with handle with a blue decal of Henri Matisse’s Femmes et singes, and a unglazed rim and bottom base.

The Mug
Femmes et singes

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The Mug displays Henri Matisse's Femmes et singes (Women and Monkeys) in its entirety, in a graceful curved ribbon around our iconic mug.
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"I have many, many different colors of the mug and this is the most beautiful version. Definitely looks like art."

Jessica H.
Founded by Potters
Founded by Potters
Regionally Sourced Clay
Regionally Sourced Clay
Made In Asheville, NC
Made In Asheville, NC

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A photo of the original artwork, Femmes et singes, by Henri Matisse, featuring bright blue, abstract cut-out figures of women sitting, monkeys, and pomegranate across a white background.

Femmes et singes, 1952
© 2026 Succession H. Matisse / Artist Rights Society (ARS) New York

About the Artwork

In the summer of 1952, Femmes et singes (Women and Monkeys) hung above the door to the dining room in Matisse’s apartment in the Hôtel Règina, Nice-Cimiez. Drawing on his memory of travels to Tahiti in 1930, the lush repose of the figures appear like a dream transferred to paper.

about the collection

Museum-Worthy Dinnerware

Bold, playful and full of life, The Matisse Collection brings the work of Henri Matisse to East Fork pottery through a deeply personal collaboration with Les Héritiers Matisse. An ode to the great-grandfather of East Fork Founder and CEO Alex Matisse, the collection translates some of the artist’s most celebrated works onto familiar East Fork forms.

A closer look

Behind The Collection

"When I founded East Fork,it was a deliberate choice to leave Matisse out of the name. The legacy of my great-grandfather had followed me around for 20 years and I wanted out. I had a feeling that if I tucked myself away in the woods, something was going to emerge and it would free me. And so many years later, I slowly welcomed him back in.” - Alex Matisse

A Family Legacy

A Family Legacy

This collection is an ode to Henri Matisse, the great-grandfather of Alex Matisse, East Fork’s CEO and Founder.

Meticulous Collaboration

Meticulous Collaboration

East Fork worked in close collaboration with Les Héritiers Matisse to choose and translate Matisse’s artwork to our dinnerware.

Decoration

Decoration

Custom crafted decals are transferred onto our pottery by hand and fired at a low temperature in a special kiln.

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Four ceramic dessert sized plates in a warm off-white color with unglazed rim, with different frond-like cut-outs from Henri Matisse’s La Perruche et la sirène.

Cake Plate Set

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Four ceramic medium-sized plates in a warm off-white color with unglazed rim, featuring black aquatint portrait artworks by Henri Matisse.

Side Plate Set

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Four ceramic dinner plates in warm off-white colors and unglazed rim, each with a different blue decal from the Nu Bleu series by Henri Matisse.

Dinner Plate Set

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A large serving platter in a warm off-white color with unglazed rim with a black decal of the artwork, Le Platane, from Henri Matisse.

Serving Platter

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On a colorful table are plates in a bright cobalt blue, with decorated plates featuring artwork by Henri Matisse, along with silverware, glasses, and oranges..

Discover the Full Collection

Celebrate Henri Matisse’s bold, joyful spirit with a pottery collection inspired by his love of color, shape and movement.

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74 reviews
  • S. L.
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    I recommend this product
    I choose East Fork because... Quality craftsmanship
    What do you love about this piece? Quality, Hand-feel
    Did you receive or give as gift? Purchased for myself
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 months ago
    My new favorite mug!!!

    I absolutely love this mug! It makes me smile every time I use it, whether it’s for coffee or just water. It’s comfortable to hold, keeps my drinks warmer than my other mugs and has held up perfectly in the dishwasher. I followed the care instructions and haven’t microwaved it. The quality is outstanding and I’m already looking forward to adding more East Fork mugs to my collection. Highly recommend!

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  • Karine F.
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    I recommend this product
    I choose East Fork because... Climate Neutral Certification, B-Corp Certification, Made in the US, Stylish Assortment, Commitment to Community
    What do you love about this piece? Size, Hand-feel, Quality
    Did you receive or give as gift? Purchased for myself
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    6 months ago
    Just as beautiful as you can imagine

    I’m OBSESSED!! What can I say, you did it again East Fork. This was a birthday gift and it honestly brings me so much joy each morning.

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