Astier de Villatte Astier de Villatte Cloud Plate | Blue | Part of the john derian collection, the 19th-century inspired cloud dinner plate from Astier De Villatte is a testament to the parisian brand's spiritual ethos and john derian's iconic decoupage. Votary of pre-industrial fabrication, Astier De Villatte is celebrated for being the one and only studio in paris to hold and harbour the traditions of artisanal ceramic production. Restoring the ancestral systems of moulding and stamping, the cloud plate is made using techniques from the middle ages which involve moulding a sheet of handmade clay, double firing the ?biscuit' piece and glazing the product in white enamel a lengthy process that requires a drying time of up to one month. Characterised by illustrative cloud motifs, the plate is engraved with the brand's signature crest - depicting an interlacing a & v - alongside the initials of one of the 40 master artisans who created it. Each handmade piece tells a beautiful story, it romances and imparts a sense of nostalgia into its owner. Arrange with other plates in the collection to breathe an air of authenticity into your dining collection. Artisanal production gives each ceramic object a unique aspect, meaning products may slightly vary. ?we ask people to produce with a good spirit so the pieces look almost alive. 'benoit Astier De Villatte and ivan pericoli, astier founders John Derian plate Cloud motif Handmade by master artisans Engraved with the brand's signature and initials of master artisan Clay sourced from quarries in the Paris basin Hand wash recommended Use dishwasher tablets free from phosphates Not suitable for microwaves or traditional ovens Made in Paris COMPOSITION & SIZE 90' Parisian Black Clay 10' White Enamel Dia: 16.5cm