Gien Set of 6 Assorted Rim Soups - L'Archipel Sentimental

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About this piece · Gien ref. 1860B6AY26

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Gien Set of 6 Assorted Rim Soups - L'Archipel Sentimental – French Faience Soup Plates & Rimmed Soup Bowl

The Gien Set of 6 Assorted Rim Soups - L'Archipel Sentimental is a faience soup plates & rimmed soup bowl crafted by Gien, the celebrated French faience manufactory founded on the banks of the Loire in 1821.

A Luxury Handmade Collectible

Every Gien piece is shaped and decorated in the Gien manufactory in the Loire Valley, carrying two centuries of French tabletop tradition.

Product Details

Brand & Origin

Brand: Gien
Made in: Gien, France
Type: French Faience Soup Plates & Rimmed Soup Bowl
Item: 1860B6AY26

Materials & Craftsmanship

Material: Faience (fine French earthenware)
Finish: Hand-applied decoration, glazed

Quantity & Details

Size: 9 1/16" dia

Pattern & Size

Pattern: L'Archipel Sentimental
Designer: Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Size: 9 1/16" dia (each)

About the L'Archipel Sentimental Pattern

L'Archipel Sentimental is Jean-Charles de Castelbajac's pattern for Gien, drawn in a single timeless blue. He describes each plate as a poem and each guest as one island of a 'sentimental archipelago' that only exists when people gather around a table. See the whole Gien L'Archipel Sentimental collection.

The Perfect Gift for Collectors

Gien faience is treasured by collectors worldwide. Beautifully boxed, the Set of 6 Assorted Rim Soups - L'Archipel Sentimental Soup Plates & Rimmed Soup Bowl makes a memorable gift for weddings, anniversaries, and milestone celebrations.

Care: Rinse after meals without soaking and avoid sudden temperature changes; never microwave or machine-wash pieces decorated with gold.