Botanical Nesting Flower Salad Bowls Set

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Bring a peaceful, organic touch to your dining presentation with this beautiful trio of handmade ceramic nesting salad bowls. Separated into three perfectly proportioned sizes, each bowl serves as a canvas for a striking, hand-painted botanical leaf motif. The crisp white background contrasts boldly with deep carbon black fronds, creating a graphic yet rustic look that complements any fresh table spread.

Key Features
* Nesting trio set: Three versatile sizes designed to fit snugly inside one another for elegant, space-saving storage.
* Hand-painted botanical motif: Detailed with elegant, repeating black leaf stems painted using natural liquid clay slips.
* Organic smoke-fired finish: Pit-smoked to bake rich, moody carbon black rims and deep interior wells directly into the clay.
* Hand-burnished exterior: Painstakingly rubbed smooth with a polished tool before entering the kiln to achieve a silky satin texture without chemical glazes.
* Generous wide rims: Perfectly curved profiles engineered for effortless tossing and elegant serving of fresh greens, pasta, or grains.

The Craftsmanship Behind the Clay
This cohesive set bridges traditional low-fire pottery techniques with contemporary botanical illustrations:

* The Slip & Burnish Process: The elegant leaf patterns are artfully applied to the raw clay body. The entire exterior surface is then meticulously polished, compacting the clay cells to create a naturally soft, touchable texture and a gentle matte luster.
* The Alchemy of Smoke: After an initial biscuit firing, the bowls are nestled inside a smoke kiln with wood and organic materials. As the fire smolders, swirling carbon trails wrap around the rims and sink into the interior wells, leaving behind a rich, matte black finish that elegantly frames your meals.

Why You Will Love It
* Present a complete dinner spread with matching bowls for a family salad, side grains, and fresh dynamic dressings.
* Experience a wonderful tactile connection to the raw materials with the silky, unglazed exterior surface.
* Double their utility as eye-catching standalone fruit bowls or sculptural centerpieces on an open kitchen shelf or table.

Everyday Convenience & Care
* Hand-wash recommended: Simply wipe clean or wash by hand with a soft cloth to preserve the natural burnished finish.
* Dry display pairing: Best suited for dry food service or tossing fresh, crisp salads. Because primitive low-fire clay remains slightly porous, avoid soaking in water or storing hot, wet soups for extended periods.
* Care tip: Avoid sudden extreme temperature changes and handle with care when stacking or nesting.

Dimensions & Pricing
* Small Bowl: Approximately 14–16 cm diameter (Perfect for single-portion salads, snacks, or dipping sauces)
* Price: UGX 150,000
* Medium Bowl: Approximately 18–20 cm diameter (Ideal size for family side dishes, warm grains, or pasta)
* Price: UGX 200,000
* Large Bowl: Approximately 22–24 cm diameter (A generous main serving piece for tossed greens or a countertop fruit display)
* Price: UGX 250,000
* Note: Because each bowl is individual and hand-shaped on the wheel, subtle variations in size, capacity, and the exact stroke of the hand-painted leaves are a beautiful testament to their handmade nature.

Purchase Options
* Complete Nesting Set: Purchase the full 3-piece collection for a beautifully coordinated table setting.
* Single Bowls Available: If you are interested in buying a single bowl instead of the complete set, please contact us directly to discuss individual pricing and size availability based on our current inventory.