Il Mare Mini bowl

Mini bowl in earthenware by Italian brand Nicola Fasano. This charming bowl is perfect as a salt cellar, for serving butter, soy sauce, or tapenade – or even for discarding olive pits. It also works beautifully for individual portions of sauces, whether served on the side or directly on the dinner plate. A versatile little bowl suited for both everyday meals and festive occasions.

Each bowl is handmade with a robust feel and finished with a glaze that withstands the demands of daily use. The hand-painted design gives every piece a unique character, with subtle variations in color and texture where small imperfections are a natural part of the traditional craftsmanship.

"Il Mare," which means "the sea" in Italian, describes this deep blue porcelain series. The porcelain is hand-painted with a so-called splatter pattern, where the blue color is randomly splashed onto the ceramic to create a unique and individual character. In the Il Mare series, a lot of color has been used to almost entirely cover the white base, which still shines through the splashes, creating an exciting character.

Blue is an incredibly versatile color that can easily be combined with both vibrant and muted shades. We love to combine Il Mare with the Papa Giro and Scatole series, where the blue color creates a common thread in the table setting, while the different patterns add playfulness.

Earthenware is dishwasher safe at lower temperatures, but handwashing is recommended to preserve the plate's original finish and extend its lifespan.