Amazon.com Review: Elegant and contemporary, Nambé's Judaica line designed by Marilyn Davidson includes such ceremonial items as a menorah, kiddush cup, bread knife, seder plate, and this matzah plate, all made of brightly polished metal. The matzah plate, measuring 6-1/4 inches square with rounded corners and a slight rim, features the raised first letter of the Hebrew word for matzah, a symbolic unleavened bread served during Passover. Washing the plate by hand rather than in a dishwasher preserves the beautiful shine of the metal, which will not tarnish, crack, or chip and is safe for freezer- and oven-use (but not microwave). The matzah plate comes gift-boxed and makes a handsome present for a new household.
Nambé was founded in 1951 in a village of the same name in scenic northern New Mexico. From the beginning, the company focused on hand-producing high-quality, functional metal items such as bowls and trays with great attention to timeless, modern design. Still made in the USA, Nambé's signature metal alloy is liquified, poured into a hand-made sand cast, and the resulting piece repeatedly polished and smoothed by hand. Exceptional gifts for the most special of occasions, Nambé metal bowls and accessories are now joined by porcelain and crystal pieces, each flawlessly crafted. Nambé ware has won numerous design awards, has been shown in or recognized by nearly two dozen museums worldwide, and is part of the permanent collections of many, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York. --Ann Bieri
