Crayon Shaped Porcelain Limoges Box by Rochard

Few things say first day of school like a fresh crayon. Rochard has turned the classic drawing tool into a hand-painted porcelain Limoges box, made in Limoges, France.

Coloring Outside the Lines

This single crayon is sculpted in porcelain rather than wax, then painted by hand so it reads instantly as the familiar art supply. It is a simple, cheerful subject, and that simplicity is part of the appeal. For many people, the smell and feel of a new crayon set is tied to some of their earliest memories of making art.

An Art Room Favorite

Teachers often collect pieces like this for a desk at school or a shelf at home, and art instructors appreciate a nod to the tools of their work. It also suits an illustrator, a graphic designer, or anyone who still keeps a box of crayons in a drawer just in case.

Sketching Out a Collection

• A Rochard Limoges box, painted by hand in France
• Fits an art supply, school days or teacher collection
• Pairs well with paintbrush, palette and apple pieces

It makes a thoughtful end-of-year thank you, a retirement present for a long-serving art teacher, or a quiet celebration of a creative milestone.