Brand new!!! Gien Indigo Canape Blue Bread & Butter Plate P6213 Details: Blue as far as the eye can see. The "Indigo" dinnerware is perfect for those who love blue hues and Gien Faience. Faience is a fine, porous earthenware which is tin-glazed and then fired repeatedly. This technique dates back to the time of the Ancient Egyptians. Faience from Gien distinguishes itself from other porcelain manufacturers owing to its finesse and the variety of shapes and designs it offers. A different floral motif adorns each piece of the "Indigo" line. The design for "Indigo" was the brainchild of Brigitte de Bazelaire, a ceramic artist from France. "Indigo" can be beautifully combined with the "Filets Indigo" plates from Gien. -6½'' -Dishwashable and suitable for the microwave