Animals Hand-Painted Slipware Raised Plates – 5.5in/14cm (Set of 6)

Animals Hand-Painted Slipware Raised Plates – 5.5in/14cm (Set of 6)Tradition lives on through Poterie dvires, as each collection is informed by the rich heritage of its home, Haute Savoie. The studio refuses to stand still, so the design language is always fresh and new. But while this aspect evolves, the making formula stays the same: the clay is prepared, turned, decorated, fired, manipulated and glazed, using a wood burning kiln of five cubic meters' capacity and the art of the hand touch. The resultswhich are

made up of one-of-a-kind designs like this soup plate that evade the usual five-point rule in favour of six

including stylish

tied and dyed

Its hand-quilted construction features Welsh folk art motifs

as it’s been twisted into position – which is no mean feat considering how chunky the composition is – and specially treated to reach its smoky colourway

Satisfying both of the above is this box

Its unique process of melting glass

all exclusive to ABASK

Attributed to the latter

The exposed grain and soft edges in this stitched bowl evidence the maker’s hand-tooling – and reveal superb craftsmanship

The Nest Catch dish is cut from a single piece of marble with veins that weave in and out

Handpoured with a bright floral fragrance created in Grasse