Karine Floral Stoneware Platter - Blue

This Karine platter is an oval serving piece in stoneware, 35cm long, 25.5cm wide and 3cm tall. It is covered from edge to edge in a dense pattern of small blue floral rosettes. The pattern is handstamped, so each little flower sits slightly differently from its neighbour, and the surface has the gentle irregularity of work done by hand. A fine contrasting line runs round the rim and frames the pattern. At 35cm long it is a proper serving size rather than a large dinner plate, and the 3cm height gives it a low, gently raised edge.

It belongs on the dining table and in the kitchen. Bring it out for Sunday lunch with sliced roast meat or a pile of roasted vegetables, lay out cheeses, cured meats and fruit when friends come round, or heap it with pastries for a slow weekend breakfast. The blue pattern looks lively under something simple, such as green beans or a scattering of fresh herbs, so plain food looks generous. It suits anyone who likes a table that looks gathered over time rather than bought in one go. It also makes a thoughtful housewarming or wedding gift for someone who enjoys cooking for others.

The platter is 100% stoneware and weighs 1KG, so it feels solid in the hand. Stoneware is fired to a dense, hard body, which is why it is a good choice for everyday tableware. Care is simple: it goes in the dishwasher, the microwave and the oven. You can warm it before serving a hot dish and load it in with the rest of the washing up afterwards. For styling, let it be the one patterned piece on a plain linen cloth with simple plates around it. Between meals, stand it upright on an open kitchen shelf so the rosettes stay on show.

What is the platter made of?

It is made of 100% stoneware, with a handstamped pattern of small blue floral rosettes covering the whole top surface.

Can it go in the dishwasher, microwave and oven?

Yes to all three. The maker lists it for the dishwasher, the microwave and the oven, so you can warm it before serving and wash it with your everyday plates.

How big is the platter?

It is 35cm long, 25.5cm wide and 3cm tall, an oval serving size that sits well in the middle of a dining table.

Can I serve food on it?

Yes. It is made for food, so it suits roast meat, roasted vegetables, cheeses, fruit or pastries carried straight from the kitchen to the table.

Do the serving utensils come with it?

No. You receive one platter on its own, and the styling props shown are not included.

How heavy is it?

It weighs 1KG, enough to feel solid when you carry it loaded to the table without being cumbersome.