Oval serving platter in the Strawberry Thief print from Arts and Crafts designer and artist William Morris. Made from durable stoneware, this elegant platter is great for everyday use or for special occasions. Dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning.

Created in 1883, the Strawberry Thief textile pattern was inspired by thrushes that Morris found stealing fruit in the kitchen garden of his countryside home, Kelmscott Manor, Oxfordshire.

Choose the perfect china

All our china is made from clay and kiln-fired for durability. Except for pieces with special trims, everything is dishwasher-safe. Below are a few options to consider when choosing your perfect china.

Earthenware: Strong and practical, earthenware is often a little thicker than other ceramics, making it ideal for everyday use.

Stoneware: Fired at high temperatures, stoneware is very tough and heat-resistant. It comes in a number of different glaze finishes.

Porcelain: Affordable yet luxurious, porcelain is renowned for its translucency. Fired at high temperatures, porcelain has an extremely tough glazed surface, making it durable.

Fine china: The synthetic bone ash used in fine china makes it a more affordable alternative to bone china. Like bone china, it's strong, translucent and delicate, and creamier in colour.

New bone china: A type of porcelain with added calcium oxide to achieve a similar aesthetic as bone china, but without animal bone ash.

Bone china: White bone china is the strongest and most translucent ceramic. Though it looks delicate, it's tough enough for daily use and is usually dishwasher-safe. It contains at least 35% bone ash.