Adorn your dinner table with works of art conceptualised by the only South African Michelin-star chef.

Any foodie worth their salt knows of Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen, chef-proprietor of JAN in Nice, France, who has returned to home soil to share his gastronomic talents. His latest venture, KLEIN JAN, will soon open at Tswalu Kalahari, the privately owned reserve that celebrates the authentic splendours of this region.

To mark this, in collaboration with Haus by Hertex Jan has developed a range of artisanal crockery that explores the theme “Ashes to ashes, dust to dust”. Wet clay plates, decorated with grass, are fired to burn away the grass and leave only delicate markings. They are then buried in the ground, covered in grass and burnt again, giving each piece a unique smoked pattern.

“It is in this weathering that we appreciate life the most,” says Jan. He has also developed a collection of tablecloths, tea towels and scatter cushions that explores the fragility of life – and eventual, inevitable decay. The range encompasses two prints: a design of dried vines and leaves, and a botanical/animal print.

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If you’re planning on treating your mom to a great gift this Mother’s Day, we’ve rounded up a few ideas to get you started, from Scandi-style mugs and decor accessories to balms, bracelets and bubbles.

1. Metal Bookend R199, H&M

2. Daydream Necklace R300, A Bird Named Frank

3. Tribal Patterned Scarf Mutli-colour R299, Mango at Spree.co.za

4. Herb Planter R360, Le Creuset

5. Half-moon Bracelet R265, Famke

6. Almond Velvet Balm R890, L’Occitane

7. JAN – A Breath Of French Air by Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen R395, Takealot.com

8. Flynn Mugs (Set of 4) R399, Country Road

9. Bear & Wolf A3 Print R600, Lauren Fowler

10. Sì Eau de Parfum (30ml) R1 060, Giorgio Armani at Red Square

11. Boschendal Brut Rosé MCC (Case of 6) R1 614, Yuppiechef.com

12. Sanibonani Tea Bags (20pk) R29.99, Woolworths

13. Gardeners Hand Therapy R240.90, Crabtree & Evelyn

14. Jayd Leather Half-moon Bag R1 499, FSP Collection at Superbalist.com

15. “When Everyone Came To Tea” Tea Towel R130, Skinny laMinx

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