Michael Aram's "Butterfly Ginkgo" pitcher is as artistic as it is decorative. The handle resembles a branch from which the filigree ginkgo leaves sprout in a magnificent golden hue. These leaves look like little butterflies that have landed on the pitcher. The American designer Michael Aram takes the inspiration for his designs from myths fairy-tales and nature. He creates accessories in new poetic forms thus creating a bridge between decorating art and fine art. For his collection "Butterfly Ginkgo" Michael Aram also let himself be inspired by nature. The "Ginkgo Biloba" is also called a "Butterfly Tree". The leaves of this tree resemble the wings of a butterfly. All Michael Aram items are completely handmade. Variations or 'imperfections' in the product's finish are characteristic of the creation process. Due to this handmade nature no two pieces are ever exactly alike.