The Marigold Elephant — Hand-Painted Stoneware Plate

There's a small parade happening at the centre of this plate. A hand-painted elephant, dressed in a saffron-and-teal ceremonial blanket, trunk raised in what can only be described as good cheer — encircled by a border of marigolds, wildflowers and berries in mustard, sage and rust.

Each plate is handcrafted by skilled artisans, the motif painted by hand beneath a smooth, food-safe glaze, so the design is sealed in and made to last. The gently speckled cream stoneware and raised rim give it a warm, tactile quality no factory piece can imitate — and because every plate is painted individually, no two are ever quite the same.

Use it as a dinner plate with real personality, a serving plate for cakes and cheeses, or simply let it live on a shelf or dresser where it can be admired daily. It pairs beautifully with our striped giraffe tray for a table that feels collected rather than bought.