Bespoke porcelain tableware made by hand

Source and Tradition by Alexandra Vaga is a line of slab-pressed and pinched tableware. Shapes range from tiny dip bowls to large free-form vessels. Each piece shows the markings of linen, natural elements and impressions that reveal the touch of the artist’s hands. All pieces are made by hand in New Jersey.

Shop the collections

The signature lines—Rustic and Refined—offer timeless pieces for hosting, gathering, gifting, and elevating daily use.

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The Rustic Collection

Made to elevate the everyday, these pieces are the foundation of the Source and Tradition offering.

The Refined Collection

Made for Michelin-starred chefs and restaurants, these pieces offer exciting and eccentric additions to the table and home.

Custom orders

For custom orders & inquiries, please reach out to orders@sourceandtradition.com

Explore the restaurant partners

  • Jean-Georges

    Michelin-starred restaurant helmed by Jean-Georges Vongerichten at 1 Central Park West in New York City.

  • Four Seasons Philadelphia

    Soaring high above the city skyline, Four Seasons Philadelphia offers luxury dining with uninhibited views of the city.

  • Aman New York

    Aman New York adds to the depth and lustre of Manhattan’s exceptional dining scene with signature Aman restaurants Arva and Nama.

  • The Shinmonzen Kyoto

    A luxury boutique hotel designed by one of the world's most celebrated contemporary architects - Tadao Ando with a Jean-Georges dining experience.

  • The Fulton by Jean-Georges

    A nod to New York City’s maritime past, The Fulton is Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten's first seafood restaurant.

  • ABC Kitchen

    Specializing in seasonal American cuisine with Jean-Georges’ signature touch abc kitchen is a Jean-Georges restaurant that partners with a diverse network of farmers and purveyors.

  • ABC Cocina

    Moody lighting and shareable small Latin-inspired plates encourage large groups to enjoy a family style feast or date night by candlelight.

  • ABCV

    abcV sprouted from abc kitchen and is inspired by Jean-Georges’ personal journey as well as the cultural shift towards a plant-based future.

  • Happy Monkey

    A fun-loving latin restaurant by Jean-Georges Vongerichten in vibrant Greenwich, Connecticut.

  • Esmé

    An ever-evolving, mission-driven Michelin-starred fine-dining restaurant in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago.

"I am interested in the small interactions of everyday life surrounding mealtime, the relationships these actions facilitate, and their link to deeper cultural traditions.

I find endless inspiration from the coastal environment that surrounds me, my own cultural heritage, and in the baking and breaking of bread."

— Alexandra Vaga

Meet the Artist

For over two decades, Alexandra Vaga has created hand-built ceramics that live at the intersection of form and function—serving chefs, collectors, and those who value quiet beauty in daily life.