Jie ceramic figurine The three friends by Elsi Bourelius

The three friends is a characterful ceramic figurine from Swedish Jie, designed by Elsi Bourelius. The figurine brings together three women closely side by side, connected in a calm and harmonious composition, where their arms create a fine rhythm across the shoulders. It is a figurine with presence and community in its expression, and precisely for that reason it is ideal for collectors of Swedish ceramics and Nordic design.

The three women are made in long, deep blue dresses with a glossy glaze, which gives the surface life and variation in the play of colours. The light bonnets and the simple facial features create a beautiful contrast to the dark blue glaze, while the vertical folds in the dresses emphasise the figurine's calm, stylised design language. The motif has something both folk-like and timeless about it, and the figurine therefore works well as both art ceramics, a decorative figurine and a conversation piece in the interior.

Elsi Bourelius is known for figurines with personality and a sure eye for form, and here this is clearly expressed in the overall silhouette. The figurine is easily recognisable and has the warm, handmade character that many appreciate in older ceramics. Vintage ceramics like this in particular add soul and individuality to the home, while at the same time choosing a piece of applied art with history rather than new production.

Place the figurine on a shelf, a sideboard or in a windowsill, where the blue glaze can be allowed to catch the light. It fits beautifully into a Nordic interior style and can advantageously be combined with other Swedish ceramics, stoneware or applied art in blue, natural and neutral tones. An obvious gift idea for someone who loves Jie, Elsi Bourelius or ceramic figurines with a strong and human motif.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Jie
Designer: Elsi Bourelius
Material: Ceramics
Motif: Three women with bonnets
Colour: Blue and light