Drapéro XL Milky

Drapéro XL Milky is a handmade ceramic serving platter in deep night blue, softened by a milky veil on the raised draped areas. A sculptural piece designed for aperitif moments, dips, condiments and generous shared tables.

With Drapéro XL Milky, the aperitif becomes a little more mysterious.

This large handmade ceramic platter is shaped and draped by hand, creating a fluid, organic silhouette with a strong sculptural presence. It is both a functional serving piece and a statement object for the table, generous, tactile and beautifully irregular.

Its glaze is a deep night blue, almost celestial, softened by a milky veil that settles over the raised areas of the platter. This contrast creates subtle nuances across the surface, revealing the movement of the draped form and making the piece feel alive with depth and light.

The design was imagined for shared moments: one large donut-shaped area and a smaller one can hold dips such as hummus, tapenade, sauces or olives, while the narrow grooves are perfect for olive oil, vinegar or small condiments. The remaining surface is made for crackers, crudités, bread, cheese or anything that deserves to be served with more presence.

Drapéro XL Milky is the kind of piece that transforms a table without trying too hard. Sculptural, generous and quietly dramatic, it brings together food, texture and atmosphere, because hosting should never feel flat.

Each piece is handmade in my ceramic studio in Portugal. The draped form, glaze reactions and small irregularities are part of its identity: no two Drapéros can ever be exactly the same.

Details

• Model: Drapéro XL Milky
• Handmade ceramic serving platter
• Approximate size: 35 × 35 cm
• Deep night blue glaze with a milky veil on the raised areas
• One large donut-shaped area for dips or sauces
• One smaller area for dips, olives or condiments
• Several narrow grooves for olive oil, vinegar or small seasonings
• Open serving surface for crackers, crudités, bread, cheese or small bites
• Sculptural draped shape
• Handmade in Portugal
• One-of-a-kind piece

Styling suggestions

Drapéro XL Milky is made for aperitif tables, candlelit dinners, mezze-style serving, wine nights, slow gatherings and generous shared meals.

It works beautifully with hummus, olive oil, tapenade, olives, crackers, raw vegetables, bread, cheese, fruit or small bites. When not in use, it can remain on a table, kitchen island or sideboard as a sculptural ceramic centerpiece.

Its deep blue and milky tones pair especially well with natural linen, dark wood, brushed brass, stone surfaces, white ceramics, soft candlelight and interiors with a refined, atmospheric feel.

Handmade note

Each Drapéro is shaped, draped and glazed by hand. Slight variations in shape, dimensions, glaze intensity, surface texture or color movement may appear.

These are not flaws, but the signature of handmade ceramics and what makes each piece truly unique.

Care

Clean gently by hand with a soft sponge and mild soap.
Avoid abrasive products, sudden temperature shocks and prolonged soaking.
Handle with care, especially around the thinner draped areas.