• Beautiful decorative serving tray, individually handcrafted in the USA by ceramic artist Laurie Pollpeter Eskenazi, engraved with artist's signature
• Intricate patterns are created by pressing vintage lace into soft clay and then painting them by hand
• Laurie's sought-after pottery displays a mastery of glaze patterning and meticulous attention to detail
• Lead-free, food-safe; includes hanging loop for wall display
• Approximately 16 x 6-3/4 x 1-1/2 inches (including handles)
  

Laurie Pollpeter Eskenazi has worked with clay for well over 25 years. As a little girl, she was fascinated with the items found on and in her grandmother's dresser, including old button boxes, crazy quilts, and hand-tatted lace. Her inspiration comes from the traditional needlecraft made by women in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Her vibrant palette reflects the colors and textures encountered in her travels throughout France, Italy, Spain, and the rural Midwest.

Using a combination of wheel throwing, coil, and slab techniques, Laurie transforms vintage designs into contemporary stoneware. She's known for her mastery of glaze patterning and meticulous attention to detail. Her work possesses a feminine, playful touch that incorporates bits of nostalgia while speaking to contemporary sensibilities.