Süheyla Hand-Painted Porcelain Nesting Plates

Three painted botanicals composed as a single porcelain tableau

The Süheyla Nesting Plates are designed to move between individual service and a layered centerpiece. Hand-formed and painted in a woman-owned ceramic studio on Turkey’s Aegean coast, the set includes three graduated oval plates, each carrying its own cobalt botanical study. Displayed side by side, the changing branches create a loose garden composition; stacked together, their softly irregular rims form a sculptural arrangement.

Craft & Regional Origin

Aegean Studio Work: Each plate is shaped and decorated by hand in a boutique ceramic studio along Turkey’s western coast, a region with deep connections to both Mediterranean dining and ceramic production.
Individual Botanical Studies: The three designs are related without being identical. Varied stems, leaves, and branching forms give each size a distinct identity within the set.
Expressive Brushwork: Cobalt lines retain the slight shifts in pressure and spacing of hand painting, bringing movement to the pale porcelain ground.

Material & Form

Limoges Porcelain: Fine porcelain gives the plates a luminous surface and delicate visual profile while remaining suitable for regular table service.
Graduated Ovals: Three complementary sizes accommodate different portions while maintaining a consistent elongated silhouette.
Nesting Construction: The plates fit inside one another for compact storage and create a layered display when not in use.
Food-Safe Finish: Non-toxic glazing protects the painted surfaces and allows the set to serve both sweet and savory foods.

At the Table

A Progression of Small Bites: Divide olives, cheeses, cured meats, nuts, or confections among the three plates for a composed aperitif spread.
Breakfast Service: Separate fruit, pastries, butter, and preserves while maintaining a coordinated presentation.
Dinner Details: Use the smaller plates for condiments and garnishes, reserving the largest for a shared appetizer or side dish.
Nested Display: Stack the set on an open shelf or sideboard where the painted branches remain visible between gatherings.

Product Details

Material: Limoges porcelain
Construction: Hand-formed and hand-painted
Design: Three oval plates with individual cobalt botanical motifs
Small Plate: 16 x 10 cm / approximately 6.3 x 3.9 in
Medium Plate: 18 x 11 cm / approximately 7.1 x 4.3 in
Large Plate: 21 x 12 cm / approximately 8.3 x 4.7 in
Height: 2 cm / approximately 0.8 in each
Includes: Three nesting serving plates in small, medium, and large
Origin: Woman-owned ceramic studio on Turkey’s Aegean coast
Safety: Food-safe, non-toxic glaze
Care: Dishwasher safe
Variation: Differences in shape, color, and brushwork are expected in handcrafted porcelain

Ideal For

• Creating an abundant spread from small portions
• Serving mezze, charcuterie accompaniments, or sweets
• Separating breakfast pastries, fruit, and preserves
• Adding hand-painted detail to open kitchen shelving
• Gifting as a complete, ready-to-use serving set

Painted as three distinct pieces yet designed to belong together, the Süheyla Nesting Plates bring the pleasure of a Mediterranean table to gatherings both elaborate and impromptu.