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A full dip warm off-white mug with unglazed rim with colorful leaves decaled from Acanthes by Henri Matisse. A full dip warm off-white mug with unglazed rim with colorful leaves decaled from Acanthes by Henri Matisse, styled with cake plates from The Matisse Collection. Close-up of a ceramic mug handle and side showing blue printed artist text and a colorful floral pattern in green, teal, yellow, and red on an off-white speckled glaze. A full dip warm off-white mug with unglazed rim with colorful leaves decaled from Acanthes by Henri Matisse. Close-up of a speckled off-white ceramic mug showing part of the body, a handle, blue printed text, and orange and blue floral motifs on a white background.

The Mug
Acanthes

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The Mug is a vibrant nod to Acanthes, the gouache and paper cut-out by Henri Matisse. Pairs with La Sirène.
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"The colors are vivid, and the mug itself feels very comforting to hold."

Josh M.
Founded by Potters
Founded by Potters
Regionally Sourced Clay
Regionally Sourced Clay
Made In Asheville, NC
Made In Asheville, NC

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Acanthes, by Henri Matisse featuring colorful botanical leaf shapes in a rainbow of colors.

Acanthes, 1953
Lithographic Reproduction
© 2026 Succession H. Matisse / Artist Rights Society (ARS) New York

About the Artwork

Matisse created Acanthes in 1953, toward the end of his cut-out period. Featuring rhythmic, abstracted Acanthus leaves, the piece is a culmination of the cut-out technique, showcasing the artist’s mastery of using scissors and painted paper to explore color and form.

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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East Fork’s The Mug in a warm off white color with handle with a black decal of Henri Matisse’s Jeune femme la visage enfoui dans les bras, a bright blue, a line drawing of a young woman with face buried in her arms, on the body of the mug

The Mug

Jeune femme le visage enfoui dans les bras

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

Cake Plate Set

La Perruche et la sirène, V-VIII

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Four round ceramic dinner plates featuring Verve illustrations by Henri Matisse.

Dinner Plate Set

Verve I-IV

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A large serving platter in a warm off-white color with unglazed rim with a blue decal of the artwork, La Chevelure, from Henri Matisse.

Serving Platter

La Chevelure

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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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  • Amy G.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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    Beautiful Mug, East Fork Perfection

    Purchased the Acanthes mug as part of my first ever East Fork Pottery purchases and it did not disappoint! It's beautiful, a nice weight, feels good in hand, and is a perfect collectible piece. Very pleased with this purchase!

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  • Martha I.
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    I recommend this product
    I choose East Fork because... Quality craftsmanship, Commitment to Community
    Which color did you purchase? Panna Cotta
    What do you love about this piece? Quality, Hand-feel, Functionality, Durability
    Did you receive or give as gift? Gave as a gift
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    Acanthus Mug

    Bought this beautiful mug for a friend. She uses it every day, and everyday it makes her happy!

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