romanian horezu serving plate

hand-thrown serving plate crafted exclusively for using clay collected from ulmet hill near horezu, romania, where it’s been mindfully extracted for hundreds of years. preserving ancient techniques passed down through generations, the artisans use colours from local ingredients and are supported by casa de folklore. after being shaped using a kick wheel, the intricate swirling pattern is created using a tool made from a cow horn and feather, along with brushes and wire-tipped sticks. each piece is unique. details hand wash. clay.made in romania.each ceramic piece has been thrown or pressed and glazed by hand. due to the handmade nature, there may be pleasing variations and irregularities in colour, size and shape.approx. d 27.5cm x h 6cm.