Speckled off-white ceramic plate with apples on a tablecloth

Pasta Bowl

By Lola Cera
Description

The versatility of the Pasta Bowl makes it an indispensable piece on any table. The flat bottom  of the bowl and its rounded walls are perfect for saucy dishes and will help you twirl every bite of pasta. 
Camille's Lola Cera Tableware Collection

For over a decade, Camille Zurini has shared her artistic vision through her functional tableware line under the artist name Lola Cera. She expertly crafts and hand-textures each piece, ensuring no two are exactly alike. It’s tableware that feels as good to the touch as it looks on your table.
Origins, Process and Materials
Origins

Handmade in Montréal, Canada

Materials were sourced from Canadian and US manufacturers
Process

Handbuilt from a slab of clay, Camille shapes and textures each bowl to create an organic form

After drying, she fires the bowl twice in an electric kiln: first for a bisque firing and then for a glaze firing at 1,222⁰C (2,223⁰F).

As the final step, Camille sands each piece to give it a soft and pleasant texture to the touch
Materials

Speckled stoneware

Various colored glazes
Care Instructions, Dimensions and Capacity

Microwave and dishwasher safe

H7 cm x D33 cm
Color:
$48.00
Please note that there may be variations in coloration and size due to the handmade nature of the piece.
Carefully packaged and shipped from Montréal, with drop testing made at heights of up to 4 metres (13 feet). In the rare event of damage, we’ll take care of it promptly.
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