Begonia Striped Stoneware Bowl 14cm - Pink

This is a stoneware bowl painted by hand with pink stripes, each one brushed from the rim down towards the base in a runny glaze that softens its edges. Because every stripe is laid on with a brush, the widths vary a little and the colour gathers more deeply near the bottom where the glaze has run, which gives the bowl the easy charm of handwork rather than print. It measures 14cm across and 7cm tall, holds 500ml and weighs 0.41KG, a generous size for a single serving without taking over the table.

That 500ml capacity makes it a breakfast bowl first: cereal, porridge or yoghurt with fruit, with room to stir. It suits soup, noodles and rice at lunch or supper just as well, and a dessert of fruit and cream at the end of a meal. Set one at each place on the kitchen table for a cheerful everyday look, or bring a few out at the weekend for a relaxed brunch with friends. The pink stripes sit happily beside plain white plates or wooden boards, so it works as a single bright accent in a quieter table setting, and it makes a thoughtful gift for someone setting up a first home.

The bowl is 100% stoneware, and the inside has a smooth, glossy finish. It goes in the dishwasher, the microwave and the oven, so it can warm up last night's soup or bake a single portion of crumble and then come straight to the table. Stoneware is dense and holds heat well. Because each piece is painted by hand, expect small differences in the stripes from one bowl to the next. The styling props shown are not included. For a fuller table, stack it with plain stoneware in neutral tones, or let it stand alone on an open shelf where its stripes stay on show.

How much does the bowl hold?

It holds 500ml and measures 14cm across and 7cm tall, a comfortable size for cereal, porridge, soup or a generous dessert.

Can it go in the dishwasher and the microwave?

Yes. The maker states it goes in both the dishwasher and the microwave, so reheating a portion and cleaning up afterwards are both straightforward.

Can I use it in the oven?

Yes. The maker states it can go in the oven, so you can bake a single portion of crumble or a small gratin in it.

Are the stripes painted by hand?

Yes. The stripes are painted by hand in a runny glaze, so the widths vary a little and each bowl differs slightly from the next.

What material is the bowl?

It is made of 100% stoneware, a dense ceramic that holds heat well, and the bowl weighs 0.41KG.

Is more than one bowl included?

No. You receive one bowl only, and the styling props shown, such as the spoons and the placemat, are not included.