A handcrafted porcelain cup marks MCM’s 50th year at Porzellan-Manufaktur Nymphenburg in Munich

Founded in Munich in 1747, the prestigious Porzellan-Manufaktur Nymphenburg has refined its artistry over three centuries, centering operations from an imposing Cavalier House on the grounds of the Nymphenburg Palace. As the last factory still dedicated to true handcraftsmanship, Nymphenburg’s meticulous processes remain largely unchanged, with the raw porcelain paste produced on-site, and each porcelain object shaped and finished entirely by hand – while naturally flowing waters from the estate's stream provide power for the workshops’ mechanical equipment. To honor MCM’s 50th anniversary, Nymphenburg reinterprets the German luxury brand’s iconic diamond motif, inspired by the Bavarian flag, marrying contemporary design with generational craftsmanship to create a limited-edition porcelain cup. Visiting the Nymphenburg factory in Munich, director Felipe Sanguinetti captures the exacting craft of its skilled porcelain makers as the Diamond Cup finds its form for the short documentary Formed from Heritage. An immersive meditation on Nymphenburg’s porcelain expertise, respecting the artisanship that unites both houses, Formed from Heritage translates the rich cultural narrative held by a vessel designed to be used, displayed, and cherished, distilling MCM’s contemporary aesthetic and philosophy in a collector’s object built on guarded knowledge, history, and heritage... read more at nowness.com _______________________________________ Subscribe to NOWNESS here: http://bit.ly/