The Casa Adams marbled ceramics are decorated with a technique we have developed based on the traditional approaches used in book binding for centuries.
Marbled paper originated in Japan around the 9th century (called Suminagashi). The technique was exported to Türkiye and later to northern Italy, spreading through Europe via the Silk Road. There, marbled papers became commonly used as end-papers in valuable books, including in the 18th century natural history books that have inspired Casa Adams’ hand-painted works depicting the natural world.
These marbled plates have been decorated using the Peacock pattern, which was created at the end of the 18th century. Given the way we transfer the marbled design on to the ceramics, the bottoms are also marbled in the process. Each plate is completely unique as it is impossible to repeat the exact same marbled pattern.
The ceramics we marble are made of high-fired Australian stoneware and produced using a ram press. They are made by an Australian family-owned and run production studio which has been operating for over 50 years. When the pieces are bisque fired, they are shipped to our studio, where they are meticulously hand marbled, glazed and fired, making them completely food safe, dishwasher friendly and built to last. In fact, given the way they are made, our marbled ceramics are hospitality-grade.
Each plate measures 19cm across and about 1.5cm high.
By purchasing this item, we will contribute to Carbon Positive Australia’s carbon sequestration projects by planting one native tree or shrub in Australia.
If you are local to Sydney, we encourage you to come and collect from our studio. Just use the code INNERWEST at checkout and we can natter the details over email.
The Casa Adams marbled ceramics are decorated with a technique we have developed based on the traditional approaches used in book binding for centuries.
Marbled paper originated in Japan around the 9th century (called Suminagashi). The technique was exported to Türkiye and later to northern Italy, spreading through Europe via the Silk Road. There, marbled papers became commonly used as end-papers in valuable books, including in the 18th century natural history books that have inspired Casa Adams’ hand-painted works depicting the natural world.
These marbled plates have been decorated using the Peacock pattern, which was created at the end of the 18th century. Given the way we transfer the marbled design on to the ceramics, the bottoms are also marbled in the process. Each plate is completely unique as it is impossible to repeat the exact same marbled pattern.
The ceramics we marble are made of high-fired Australian stoneware and produced using a ram press. They are made by an Australian family-owned and run production studio which has been operating for over 50 years. When the pieces are bisque fired, they are shipped to our studio, where they are meticulously hand marbled, glazed and fired, making them completely food safe, dishwasher friendly and built to last. In fact, given the way they are made, our marbled ceramics are hospitality-grade.
Each plate measures 19cm across and about 1.5cm high.
By purchasing this item, we will contribute to Carbon Positive Australia’s carbon sequestration projects by planting one native tree or shrub in Australia.
If you are local to Sydney, we encourage you to come and collect from our studio. Just use the code INNERWEST at checkout and we can natter the details over email.
