Hand-Painted Blue Ceramic Bowl 9.8″ – Artisan Serving Dish

This hand-painted ceramic bowl transforms everyday meals into visual celebrations with its intricate navy blue floral patterns dancing across a pristine white canvas. At 9.8 inches in diameter, this generously sized serving piece brings artisan craftsmanship to your table, whether you’re tossing fresh garden salads, serving family-style pasta, or displaying seasonal fruit.
Your Navy Blue Serving Masterpiece at a Glance

Material: High-fired earthenware with food-safe glossy glaze
Dimensions: 9.8″ diameter × 6″ height (25 x 15 cm)
Capacity: Generous depth perfect for serving 4-6 people
Origin: Handcrafted in Morocco’s pottery workshops
Food Safety: Lead-free, food-safe glazes
Care: Hand wash recommended to preserve hand-painted details
Pattern Style: Traditional floral medallions with geometric cross-hatching and stippled borders

Where Wheel Meets Brush: Traditional Pottery Artistry
Each ceramic serving bowl begins its journey on the potter’s wheel, where skilled hands shape the clay into perfect symmetry before adding the distinctive footed base. After the first firing, artisans hand-paint the intricate navy blue patterns—stylized lotus motifs surrounded by scalloped arches, diamond grids, and dotted borders—using traditional brushwork techniques passed down through generations. The piece is then glazed and fired again, creating the luminous glossy finish that protects the artwork while making it food-safe. This dual-firing process takes approximately two days from clay to finished piece. Meet Jamal, whose family has perfected these traditional glazing methods over three generations of ceramic craftsmanship.
More Than Dinnerware: Functional Art for Your Kitchen
This handcrafted serving bowl does more than hold food—it elevates your entire dining experience. The deep navy blue against crisp white creates stunning visual contrast that makes fresh ingredients pop, whether you’re photographing your culinary creations or hosting dinner parties. As a sustainable alternative to mass-produced tableware, each purchase supports traditional pottery communities and preserves centuries-old ceramic techniques. The natural variations in hand-painting ensure your piece is truly one-of-a-kind, with slight differences in brushstrokes that tell the story of human craftsmanship.
What Makes This Ceramic Bowl Stand Out

Hand-Painted Artistry: Intricate floral medallions with cross-hatching, stippling, and scalloped arch patterns applied by skilled ceramic painters
Versatile Serving: Perfect for green salads, pasta dishes, grain bowls, fruit displays, or as a stunning centerpiece
Generous Size: 9.8″ diameter provides ample space for family-style serving and entertaining
Food-Safe Quality: Lead-free glazes safe for hot and cold foods, though hand washing preserves the artwork longer
Footed Design: Elevated pedestal base adds elegance and allows air circulation
Unique Character: Subtle variations in hand-painted patterns make each bowl an individual work of art
Glossy Finish: Luminous glaze enhances color depth while creating an easy-to-clean surface
Traditional Authenticity: Unglazed terracotta base with natural speckling reveals the genuine clay body beneath

Restaurant & Catering Wholesale Opportunities
This hand-painted ceramic bowl is available for bulk orders, ideal for restaurants seeking signature tableware, catering companies building distinctive service collections, and food photographers requiring authentic props. Our wholesale program delivers consistent artisan quality with the handcrafted character that transforms menu presentations into memorable dining experiences. Contact our wholesale team for volume pricing and custom order capabilities tailored to your commercial needs.
Complete your artisan table setting by pairing this bowl with pieces from our handcrafted ceramic collection, or explore coordinating Moroccan serving trays for a cohesive entertaining aesthetic. Discover more about traditional pottery techniques that make each piece a cultural treasure.