Floki Striped Stoneware Bowls 13.5cm Set of 4 - Green

Floki is a set of four small stoneware bowls, each painted by hand in broad bands of green. The four mix two patterns, bold vertical stripes and large checked blocks, and in both you can see the brush marks running through the green. Each bowl is 13.5cm across and 6cm tall and holds 330ml, with straight sides that flare outwards from a narrower base to a wide, open rim. They are green inside too, so the colour continues when you look into the bowl.

At 330ml this is a small bowl rather than a deep cereal bowl. It is the right size for yoghurt and fruit at breakfast, rice or salad served on the side, a scoop of ice cream, a modest helping of soup, or olives and nuts at the start of an evening. Because they also go in the oven, they suit individual crumbles, baked eggs or a little gratin, and they can come straight from the oven to the table. The microwave suits them too, for warming leftovers at lunch. Stripes and checks side by side make a cheerful breakfast or supper table, and four bowls cover a couple, a small household or a table of four.

Stoneware is dense and hardwearing, which suits pieces used every day. These bowls go in the dishwasher, the microwave and the oven, so clearing up after a meal needs no special care. Because the bands are painted by hand, their edges are slightly irregular and the depth of green shifts where the brush has passed, a mark of the making rather than a flaw. The styling props shown are not included. For a lively table, alternate the striped and checked bowls around the place settings, or keep them on an open kitchen shelf where the pattern stays on view.

What material are the Floki bowls?

They are 100% stoneware, painted by hand in green. Stoneware is a dense, hardwearing ceramic, well suited to everyday use at the table.

How big are the bowls, and how much does each hold?

Each bowl is 13.5cm across and 6cm tall and holds 330ml. That is a good size for yoghurt, desserts, side dishes, snacks or a small helping of soup.

Can they go in the dishwasher, the microwave and the oven?

Yes. The maker states that these bowls go in the dishwasher, the microwave and the oven, so you can bake, reheat and wash them without fuss.

What comes in the set?

The set contains four stoneware bowls of the same size and shape. They mix two hand-painted patterns: bold vertical stripes and large checked blocks.

Why does the green vary slightly from bowl to bowl?

Each bowl is painted by hand, so the edges of the bands are a little uneven and the brush marks show in the green. This gives every piece its own character.