Decorate your home for Carnival

This year, don't just take the magic of Carnival out onto the streets. Take it home with you! 

Every year, Carnival is celebrated on a different day, varying according to national and local traditions. In Portugal, it's always celebrated on a Tuesday, precisely 47 days before Easter, which is also a moveable date. This year, Carnival is celebrated on 21st February. 

What is the origin of Carnival?

This question has no conclusive answer. Carnival is celebrated mainly among populations connected to the Catholic religion. However, before the emergence of Christianism, this was a festivity prominent in the calendar of many pagan cultures, being essentially seen as a spiritual passage from darkness to light, from winter to summer.

Today, Carnival is one of the most popular festivals in the western world, particularly in Brazil, where major parades of several samba schools take place. In Portugal, this date is celebrated on a larger scale in regions such as Torres Vedras, Ovar and Macedo de Cavaleiros.

This is a party that gathers children and adults alike. On this day, clowns, superheroes, princesses and many other iconic personalities go to the streets to celebrate. There's fun, music, floats, parades and costumes of all kinds. And how about extending a bit of this revelry into your home?

CIRCUS collection by ALESSI

The Circus collection by Alessi is the perfect excuse to make your home even more cheerful! The magic of the circus has been beautifully captured by Marcel Wanders in an amazing collection of crockery and kitchenware.

Spice jars

These glass jars are designed to store spices without compromising their freshness and aroma. The lid is decorated with traditional red and white stripes, reminiscent of amusement park awnings.

Bowls

Functional and decorative, the bowls of this collection are available in different sizes and patterns. The magic of the circus is evident through the shapes and colours of each piece. They're suitable for everyday use or as an accessory to decorate a table or a particular corner of your home.


Storage containers (3 Units)

How many times have you wished you had a special box to keep souvenirs in? Or to store homemade cookies? Marcel Wanders offers an original solution with the creation of this design. There are three storage boxes in different sizes, with colorful and cheerful motifs.

Mug

Circus mugs inject a dose of good vibes to any Monday morning! They're perfect for having a hot drink to start the day or while you're resting.

Jars with hermetic lids

The jars with hermetic lids from the Circus collection can be used to store different foods, guaranteeing all their freshness, aroma and flavour. The decoration reminiscent of carousels turns any corner of your kitchen into a mini amusement park.

Placemat

The pieces of this collection combine perfectly with more sober elements. An example of this is the black and white placemat that combines easily with other tableware, creating a table setting that is both original and refined.

Vacuum bottle

In a Carnival party at home, you can't forget drinks and a bottle holder to keep them always fresh. This accessory is essential to keep the wine's temperature low, allowing you to enjoy all the flavours and aromas in their fullness.

Celebrate Carnival with new accessories for your home. The Circus collection will brighten up any corner, making it look like you're in a real amusement park. Find everything at In & Out Cooking!

Let yourself be inspired!