Drift Beneath (Mermaid) – Clay Serving Dish/Platter

Drift Beneath captures a sense of being held within the sea rather than moving through it. Mermaids weave among kelp, sea plants and drifting blooms, their movement echoed by the layered underwater world around them. Everything feels interconnected — settled, immersive, and unhurried.

The weight and matte surface of the clay platter give the design a calm authority, allowing the depth of colour and detail to anchor the piece at the centre of the table. It suits shared seafood dishes, generous savoury spreads or food set out to be returned to over the course of an evening.

Rooted in Cornwall’s folklore and relationship with the sea, this platter feels quietly distinctive. It’s a statement piece without being theatrical — confident, cohesive, and designed to be lived with.

The Collection:

A Place of Quiet Magic draws from Cornwall’s softer folklore — where mermaids, hidden gardens and half-seen worlds feel woven into the landscape. These designs sit between myth and memory, offering a sense of quiet enchantment rather than spectacle.
Appearing across teapots, glassware and afternoon tea pieces, the collection brings a subtle narrative thread to serveware without overwhelming the table.

Product Details:

Made from shatter-proof white clay and produced in the UK, this serving platter combines durability with a clean, contemporary feel. The surface is smooth, non-porous and hygienic, making it well suited to everyday serving while remaining elegant enough for the centre of the table.

Each platter is cut, shaped and finished by hand from a single piece of clay, then printed edge-to-edge using a specialist process that embeds the artwork deep into the material. This creates a long-lasting, scratch-resistant finish that won’t fade with use.

The rectangular form features gently curved corners and a soft matte surface, giving the platter a relaxed, modern presence. Generous in size without feeling oversized, it works comfortably for serving bread, cheeses, tapas, cakes, fruit or shared dishes, and sits just as easily on a dining table as a kitchen counter.

A House of Morvoren logo is printed on the reverse for a considered, branded finish.

Details

• Shatter-proof white clay serving platter
• Smooth, matte, non-porous surface
• Edge-to-edge printed design
• Scratch-resistant, long-lasting print
• Gently curved corners
• Lightweight yet durable
• Designed for everyday use or display
• A thoughtful gift for the home
• Designed by House of Morvoren
• Printed and made in the UK

Size

• 35.5 cm × 17 cm × 4 cm

Care

• Hand wash only - not suitable for the dishwasher.
• Not suitable for use in the microwave or oven
• Gentle care helps preserve the clarity and richness of the printed design over time