Stoneware is one of the most durable and hardy types of pottery. Made from a mix of finely ground clay, inelastic earth and rock, stoneware is classified by its ingredient makeup and extreme firing temperature required to reach its optimal hardness.
With a storied history that includes two presidential commissions and cross-border, Mexico-America business ties, Ceramica el Palomar de las Margaritas (El Palomar) has been producing stoneware in Tlaquepaque, Mexico, since 1964. A collaboration and confluence of talents including those of famed ceramist Ken Edwards, El Palomar was the original pioneer of high-quality, high-fired stoneware in Mexico.
Sourcing a proprietary mix of ingredients from the mines of Celaya in central Mexico, El Palomar takes special care in maintaining a consistent, lead-free mixture for all of its pottery. Given the hardness and unique nature of the clay mixture, each piece of stoneware takes a lengthy 28 days to produce from start to finish. El Palomar's pottery is classified as high-fire stoneware, with kiln temperatures reaching kiln temperatures reaching 2,350 F (1,287 C). This high-fire classification results in a vitrified (glass) surface, making El Palomar's stoneware watertight, microwave safe, oven safe, dishwasher safe, extremely durable and thus suitable for rigorous daily use.
The exquisite patterns and designs of El Palomar stoneware have been a family heritage that continues to this day. The Kent family still oversees the daily production and all activities of the El Palomar studio, including the hand-painting and finishing of every piece. El Palomar stoneware is artisanal work at its finest and makes lifetime pieces that can be handed down from generation to generation. Find the design that speaks to you.
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* These measurements include the handle.
** These measurements include the handles. This item holds 80 fluid ounces (2 1/2 quarts).
Helpful Information
The place setting pictured above is handmade by the Palomar ceramic studio. All pieces are 100% lead free, chip and crack resistant, as well as microwave, oven, and dishwasher safe.
Due to the handmade nature of El Palomar Stoneware, the hand-painted features and colors will vary from piece to piece. These variations add to the charm of every piece you will own.
PLEASE NOTE: All dinnerware in the El Palomar Collection is made to order by the manufacturer (Special Order). Once your setting is added to the shopping cart and you have completed the on-line checkout process, a 50% deposit will be charged to your credit card to begin the order, with the balance charged only once your setting has been manufactured and is ready for shipping (normally 6-8 weeks).
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2019-12-30 15:21:00Tableware arrived promptly and well packed, and was exactly as advertised.It doesn’t get better than that!5
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by Sofia S.; Princeton, NJ on June 16, 2018
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2018-03-02 14:39:00My order came timely and in excellent condition.5
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