The plates in our Paladini collection are inspired by the characters who inhabit the epic scenes and the culture of the Sicilian cart.<\/p>\n
They are made completely freehand by our master craftsmen, who transform each dish into a genuine work of art.<\/p>\n
It is precisely the long and complex process of creating each dish that makes this collection so very precious.<\/p>\n
When you choose a set of our dishes you bring an all-Italian masterpiece of craftsmanship into your home.<\/p>\n
Select your favourite sets to create a service for 2, 4, or 6 people.<\/p>\n
It all starts when the clay, our raw material, is turned and modelled by hand until the plate’s desired shape is obtained.<\/p>\n
After allowing it to dry naturally and slowly in the open air, it undergoes an initial firing of 36 hours at a temperature of around 980\u00b0C.<\/p>\n
Once the first firing is completed, the dish is cooled and then immersed in white glaze.<\/p>\n
This process allows us to cover the raw terracotta and provides a perfect base for decoration.<\/p>\n
At this point our master craftsmen start to create the decoration, which is executed completely freehand and without the help of prints or decals, relying only upon imagination and craftsmanship and drawing inspiration from traditional decorations dating back to the 17th and 18th century, or innovating with modern colours.<\/p>\n
Once the decoration is complete, the dish undergoes a second firing of about 36 hours at 950\u00b0C which fixes the decoration, turning each dish into a unique piece.<\/p>\n
After cooling naturally, the dish is ready for use.<\/p>\n
Our ceramic plates are perfect for setting a unique and brightly-coloured table.<\/p>\n
They can be mixed and matched according to your personal taste.<\/p>\n
We love playing with decorations and setting the table a different way each time.
\nLet the colours and patterns inspire you to create your own style of table.<\/p>\n
Good for everyday use as well as for special occasions, the bright colours of our dishes, so typical of Sicilian style, really make them stand out.<\/p>\n
Blue, yellow, black, red, green, blue \u2013 we use a lot of colours to bring our decorations to life.
\nWe suggest using a neutral-coloured tablecloth in pure linen or cotton, or one embroidered in the Sicilian style. <\/p>\n
It will make the dishes stand out even more and ensure that your table looks wonderful.<\/p>\n
Upon request prior to ordering, plates can be adapted for wall hanging.<\/p>\n
Replacements for individual dishes can be purchased, subject to availability.<\/p>\n
Upon request, the underside of plates can be personalised with names or dates.<\/p>\n
Our handmade dishes are durable and dishwasher-safe.<\/p>\n
We in any case suggest handling them carefully and avoiding the use of solvents or abrasive sponges which might damage the glaze.<\/p>\n
Be careful not to bang them together while loading the dishwasher and separate them well to avoid wear.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The dishes in the Paladini collection are made and decorated by hand in Caltagirone (Sicily) and are sold in sets of 2 \/ 6.<\/p>\n
The 2-person<\/strong> Paladini ASTOLFO set consists of six pieces<\/strong>: 2 dinner plates, 2 soup plates, 2 dessert plates.<\/p>\n Any small irregularities or slight differences in diameter and shape are to be considered proof of the products’ uniqueness, and are attributable to their completely handmade creation process.<\/p>\n[fusion_checklist icon=\"fa-circle\" iconcolor=\"#000000\" circle=\"yes\" circlecolor=\"#ffffff\" size=\"10px\" hide_on_mobile=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\" class=\"\" id=\"\"]<\/p>\n [fusion_li_item icon=\"\"]Production time: 4 days[\/fusion_li_item]<\/p>\n [fusion_li_item icon=\"\"] Diameter: 28.5 cm (dinner plate)[\/fusion_li_item]<\/p>\n [fusion_li_item icon=\"\"] Diameter: 24.5 cm (soup plate)[\/fusion_li_item]<\/p>\n [fusion_li_item icon=\"\"] Diameter: 22.5 cm (dessert plate)[\/fusion_li_item]<\/p>\n [fusion_li_item icon=\"\"] Weights: 800g (dinner plate), 600g (soup plate), 500g (dessert plate)[\/fusion_li_item]<\/p>\n [fusion_li_item icon=\"\"] Coloured enamel finish with Sicilian decorations[\/fusion_li_item]<\/p>\n [fusion_li_item icon=\"\"] Made and decorated by hand in Caltagirone (Sicily)[\/fusion_li_item]<\/p>\n [fusion_li_item icon=\"\"] Made in Italy[\/fusion_li_item]<\/p>\n [fusion_li_item icon=\"\"] 100% ceramic[\/fusion_li_item]<\/p>\n [\/fusion_checklist]\n","protected":false},"featured_media":3254,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[38,130],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-3409","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-caltagirone-ceramics","product_cat-paladini-decorated-plates","first","instock","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"yoast_head":"\n