The sea routes discovered in the 15th century by the navigator Vasco da Gama, linking Europe to the East Indies, influenced European culture with exotic textiles and ceramics. The Indian Ocean, the China Sea, the Strait of Malacca, the Bay of Bengal—all exotic names that inspire dreams. So, too, is the Anne de Solene Malacca Collection inspired by the region, with its combination of delicate florals reminiscent of porcelain and block tile prints.