Add a touch of elegance to your table with this Apolline mini platter. It's perfect for serving a variety of colorful sauces to accompany your maki, presenting moutarde de Dijon or homemade ketchup, or even displaying your jewelry and small items. Its compact size makes it ideal for use by a couple or an individual. Made by hand with black terracotta clay, glazed to create a milky white finish. Slight variances in shape, size & color may occur, part of the inherent charm of the CARRON handmade process, every one of our ceramics is unique. Dimensions: 4" x 3.25" x 0.5" Designed by Mathilde Carron-Astier de Villatte. Care Instructions: You can simply hand wash with hot water and soap, you can also use a soft sponge. Keep reading for more Care Information. Handmade in France The Story Behind ~ Apolline Original table service due to its square, rectangular or diamond shape, not always perfectly symmetrical, which gives it a particular look. You can set a very original and yet classic table with these ceramics. Apolline plates could also be used as lovely little cake dishes or to present your starters. The first name Apolline for this feminine service, is, in addition to being lovely, a tribute to an adorable little girl. More on Carron CARRON Paris, a French art de vivre design brand, was founded by the mother and son team, Mathilde and Charles, in 2015. As descendants of the family Carron-Astier de Villatte, their savoir-faire is in ceramics, glass, fragrance, delicate metalwork. The company creates and edits limited editions and unique, handmade pieces at their atelier in the south of France. Collections are designed by Mathilde Carron-Astier de Villatte, or in collaboration with guest artists. More Information about Carron Crafting & Material: Faience is a type of ceramic that has its own unique qualities. Historical Significance: Faience has a rich history dating back to ancient times. It was used extensively by the Egyptians, the Greeks, and other ancient civilizations for both utilitarian and decorative purposes.Craftsmanship: The creation of faience objects often involves a higher level of craftsmanship than other mass-produced technics. Each piece is unique, reflecting the individual style and creativity of the artisan who made it.Durability: Even if we craft it very thin, our faience is very durable. It's less likely to chip or crack than other technic items, which can make it a practical choice for everyday use.Thermal Conductivity: Faience, due to its material properties, can maintain heat longer than most of other materials, making it a good choice for items like teapots, mugs, cups or serving dishes that need to keep things warm. Slight variances in shape, size & color may occur, part of the inherent charm of the CARRON handmade process, every one of our ceramic is unique. Any irregularities that may occur will never deter from the overall aesthetic of the product, or hinder its ability to be used as intended. Care & Aging Care instructions Our pieces are made entirely of earthenware. Thanks to low‑temperature firing, our ceramics are strong and durable. We recommend washing by hand with soapy water and our eco-sponge to preserve their quality and shine. They can be put in the dishwasher occasionally, but frequent dishwashing may accelerate the natural aging of earthenware. For more stubborn stains, such as coffee or tea that can sometimes settle, a mixture of baking soda and water works very well. Mix one spoonful of baking soda with a little water to make a paste, apply it to the marks, then gently rub with our eco‑sponge before rinsing and drying. Avoid metal or very abrasive sponges, which can scratch the glaze, as well as bleach, which is too harsh for regular use and unnecessary here. Aging of earthenware Small cracks, or micro-cracks, which you can possibly observe on the surface of the objects constitute a characteristic specific to the earthenware, related to its aging. This phenomenon can appear quickly, or after many years. Earthenware, like wood, is sensitive to temperature differences and does not tolerate thermal shock. You can of course use your mugs for tea or coffee, knowing that the water for a tea is rather around 70°. Our ceramics must never be placed over direct heat. Black traces, lines on ceramic plates Depending on the quality of your knife blades, marks may appear on the plate surface. This comes from the steel itself: a very high‑quality blade leaves nothing, while a softer alloy can leave a slight residue on the glaze when cutting. These marks are not due to the quality of our glaze and can be cleaned with an appropriate product. We use our tableware daily and do not encounter this issue, so we likely have knives with a good alloy. Clean as described in the first paragraph above for treating more stubborn stains.
