Sounds like a really cool idea. I'd love to see a dinner party table set up this way.
If you ever do, please take lots of photos!
Not a lot of chance of that happening.
I don't hold dinner parties. Cooking for 8 people every night of the week is enough of a chore for me. It's almost like holding a dinner party every single day! The only difference is I don't get embarrassed if a dish gets a bit burnt or is slightly undercooked.
Plus, while a matching set of Egyptian mugs definitely appeals, I don't think I could afford to buy more than one at the moment.