LOT Polish Airlines showcases Polish craftsmanship with Bolesławiec tableware
This is a special feature from the November 2026 Middle East, Asia & Africa issue of PAX International, on page 14.
LOT Polish Airlines showcases traditional Polish craftsmanship with handcrafted Manufaktura Bolesławiec ceramic tableware
LOT Polish Airlines brings traditional Polish craftsmanship to its inflight dining experience through a partnership with ceramics manufacturer Manufaktura Bolesławiec. The collaboration introduces a collection of handcrafted stoneware designed to complement the airline's culinary offerings on routes to Tokyo and Seoul, combining Polish ceramic traditions with Asian dining aesthetics.
Recognized for its distinctive patterns and decorative techniques, Bolesławiec pottery represents an important part of Poland's cultural and artistic heritage.
"We see it as a form of intercultural dialogue, where Polish design meets passengers from all over the world," Agnieszka Bargieł, Deputy Director, Customer Experience, LOT Polish Airlines, tells PAX International.
The airline collaborated closely with Manufaktura Bolesławiec to select shapes, patterns and decorative elements that preserve the manufacturer's recognizable identity while meeting inflight dining requirements. LOT emphasized the relationship between the ceramics and the accompanying dishes, rather than a single standout piece.
Agnieszka Bargieł, Deputy Director, Customer Experience, LOT Polish Airlines
The approach draws inspiration from Japanese culinary traditions, where tableware has an important role in food presentation. Individual pieces are selected based on shape, colour and pattern, creating a visual connection between the food and its setting.
Together, the ceramics manufacturer and airline worked with the airline’s catering partners to ensure the collection meets the operational demands of inflight service, assessing weight, durability, resistance to repeated washing, and suitability for transport, storage and onboard handling.
According to Bargieł, feedback from passengers has been “overwhelmingly positive.”
"Many of them noted that the ceramics lend the service a sense of authenticity and create a warmer, homier atmosphere during the journey," she says.
Bargieł says the collaboration also reflects LOT’s ongoing support for Polish manufacturers.
"We believe that one of the responsibilities of a national carrier is to help build a positive image of its home country," she shares.
