Nambé prides itself on contemporary, eye-catching designs that bring excitement and elegance to your home, backed by superior artistry and quality. Nambé is made of a metal alloy that possesses the shine of sterling silver and the durability of iron. Using the ancient art of sandcasting, each piece is cast in its own mold, which is afterward discarded. Following casting, the piece goes through a series of shaping, grinding, buffing and polishing steps; the whole process involves the skills of fifteen craftsmen. Since Nambé is handcrafted, no two pieces are exactly alike. Nambé combines artistry and functionality, as each piece of Nambé is cast as a solid piece of metal, which will not crack, chip or tarnish and Nambé can go directly from your freezer to your oven to your table. Nambé began making these stunning creations in the Santa Fe region of New Mexico in 1951 and still remains there today, making them 100% American made.