Lenox, the tableware company, has officially announced Brought back Their coveted Spice Village collection, which was out of production for more than two decades. The set of 24 porcelain jars is meant to hold spices, and each is designed to resemble a miniature house. The collection, which Lenox first introduced in 1989 and discontinued in 1993, has become an enviable collectible in recent years, with complete sets selling for .
With the second edition of Spice Village, enthusiasts are in for a bargain in comparison: the complete set, which is Now available for pre-order and will ship in February, costs $285 and will be available through Lenox and Macy’sIndividual houses, also available for pre-order, cost just $15 each, the same price as the original release of Spice Village in 1989. Sets of six .
Spice Village is trending again in 2022, thanks in large part to TikTok: A videoA video featuring a shopper who found the complete set at a thrift store has garnered more than 6 million views. As interior design publication Clever points out, observed at the timeThe resurgence of interest in Spice Village coincided with the continued appeal of the cottagecore aesthetic, as well as quirky, kitschy home decor.
As Beth Baer, Lenox’s vice president of product development, explained to the publication, Spice Village was born out of consumer interest in collectibles in the late 1980s. Fans would receive a new piece every couple of months, she explained. The original Spice Village collection also included jars intended for and to and But this interest in collectibles eventually waned, Baer noted, leading to the end of Spice Village.
Like low-rise jeans and Von Dutch hats, one generation’s trash always becomes another’s treasure. On Etsy, from the collection have been quoted for around $100. Of course, if the Stanley Cup Hoarders They are an indication that the need to collect is strong once again among a certain type of buyer.
Update: September 12, 2024, 3:30 p.m.: This story was originally published on August 2, 2024. It has been updated throughout to reflect the latest information.
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