El Palomar Stoneware Dessert/Bread Plate

Stoneware is among the most durable types of pottery, crafted from finely ground clay, inelastic earth, and rock. It is distinguished by the ingredients used and the high firing temperatures required for its hard finish. Since 1964, Ceramica el Palomar de las Margaritas has been creating stoneware in Mexico, collaborating with renowned ceramist Ken Edwards to pioneer quality high-fire products. El Palomar sources a unique blend of ingredients from Mexican mines, ensuring a lead-free, consistent mix that takes 28 days to complete from inception to final product. Their stoneware's vitrified surface makes it watertight and safe for microwave, oven, and dishwasher use—ideal for daily use. The Kent family carries on the legacy of hand-painting and finishing each piece with traditional designs, continuing a heritage of artisanal craftsmanship destined to be cherished for generations.