Two alabaster rings on a laid table — the stone catches the candlelight differently from the linen and the ceramic, and that difference is the point.
Turned from natural alabaster in Volterra, Tuscany. Each ring is finished by hand, which means the surface has a slight variation in tone and translucency — no two are identical. The external diameter sits at 6 cm; the internal opening at 2.8 cm accommodates a folded cloth napkin comfortably. At 1 cm height, the profile is low and flat — it holds the napkin in place without competing with anything else on the table.
Volterra has been the centre of Italian alabaster working since the Etruscan period — the stone is quarried in the hills around the town and worked in small family workshops that have operated continuously for centuries. The craft relies on hand tools and close knowledge of the material: alabaster is soft enough to turn on a lathe but fragile under pressure, and the natural veining means each piece reads slightly differently from the next.
Key Features
- Material: Natural alabaster · hand-turned · slight colour variation per piece
- Origin: Volterra, Tuscany · Italy
- Included: Set of 2 napkin rings
Dimensions
External Ø 6 cm / 2.36″ · Internal Ø 2.8 cm / 1.10″ · Height 1 cm / 0.39″
Care Instructions
- Wipe with a soft damp cloth — do not soak or submerge
- Avoid harsh detergents or abrasive cloths — they will mark the surface
- Dry thoroughly after wiping; do not leave in standing water
- Keep away from prolonged direct heat or sunlight — alabaster is sensitive to temperature change
- Full care guide here
Recensioni
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