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Show New Flatware Trend Stainless steel flatware, which has gained wide popularity in :lean-lined patterns, is now also aking the lead in a rising new :rend in modern place settings or the table. Called "incised de-i;2'ns," de-i;2'ns," these pieces achieve the lappy combination of simplicity .vith the ornate. : Basic shapes of the knives forks and spoons retain the uncluttered un-cluttered outlines that are in tof preference today. Decorative motifs mo-tifs take the form 'of single figures fig-ures or a series of small design? which are impressed into the flat handle surfaces. As a variation to monotone relief, one famous flatware designer is just introducing intro-ducing an interesting two-tone version in patterns that highlight the delicate designs with colored Bnamel fill-ins. Tne new incised patterns offei musual versatility in that they :an coordinate equally well with "ine decorative china as well as with simple pottery. Being made )f stainless steel, of course, these pieces have the added virtue of jeing very easy to clean while lever requiring polish. |