Organic Sand Oval Platter 56cm

This organic sand platter is produced by Wonki Ware, which was founded by Di Marshall in 1999.
The production process of each piece of this traditionally produced South African pottery is around three weeks.
Raw clay is dug up from the southern coast of Africa which is then shaped and left to dry for five days in the sunshine.  
It then undergoes its first firing in a kiln to turn the clay to a hard rough bisque product.  Once cooled the bisque is sanded and cleaned, making it ready for decorating and glazing.
The glazed pot is then put back in the kiln for the final firing which takes approximately three days to reach the right temperature and cool down. The end product is a fashionable and hardwearing piece of pottery.
Due to the handmade nature of these products no two are exactly the same, which gives them an individual beauty.
It is dishwasher, microwave and oven proof making this an extremely versatile product that can be used on a daily basis.

Care instructions

Cape Clay ceramics are handmade, meaning pieces will vary slightly in size and shape. Dimensions are approximate and are provided as a guide, no two pieces will be the same.

Suitable for use in a dishwasher.

To prolong the lifespan of ceramics we recommend handwashing using a soft cloth or sponge and mild dish soap. Dry pieces thoroughly after washing using a soft towel.

If using a dishwasher, we recommend using a low-temperature cycle and taking care not to overstack, ensuring there is space between the pieces, and there are no sharp objects that could scratch or chip the surface.

Not suitable for use in a microwave, freezer, or oven.

Abrasive sponges, scourers, or products should not be used.

If a piece of ceramic shows any sign of damage such as a crack or chip, we recommend to stop using it as damaged ceramics can suddenly fail and cause injury.

When storing for prolonged periods, napkins or paper towels can be placed between pieces to reduce the risk of scratching.

Metal cutlery marks- This product has a glaze which gives each piece a hand made and unique finish. To achieve this look, the glaze has properties that will make cutlery marks more obvious. These can be removed by gently scrubbing using a cream cleaner that contains fine cleaning powder such as hob top cleaner, Bar Keepers Friend or Cif. The cutlery marks on the surface are removable using this method and are not perceived as a product fault. Thoroughly clean the ceramic after using these cleaning product.