John Julian has mastered the art of English ceramics, from DNA to design. The clay, predominantly dug in Cornwall, is made in Stoke-on-Trent and then hand-thrown in a Wiltshire studio by skilled artisans. At John Julian, ceramics are made in small batches and fired once at a high temperature as opposed to the more common practice of firing twice. In addition to conserving energy, this makes every piece less susceptible to cracks and chips, ready to last a lifetime and longer. As every piece is handmade, there may be slight variations in colour and size between each piece; a part of the John Julian charm. This 16-piece porcelain dinnerware set from their Classical Plain line includes four dinner plates (27cm), four side plates (21cm), four shallow bowls (25cm), and four cereal bowls (15cm). Each piece has a fully glazed finish, and is safe to use in the microwave and dishwasher.