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Cara Shell Dinner Plate, Red Set of 4

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£110

Materials
Fine European Earthernware
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Width
26.5 cm

A red fan shell motif decorates the edge of this set of four dinner plates. Exclusively handpainted in Caldas da Rainha for Casa by JJ, the brushstrokes suggest the history of the earthenware from this Portuguese city. This particular motif has been practised in the region since the 18th century, longingly referring to the sea.

Pair with the side plates in red from the Cara collection, or try pairing it with the green version.

Inspiration
This fine example of earthenware is inspired by the Royal Palaces of Sintra, where turrets tower over the city below and internal walls are painted with tiny motifs. Caldas da Rainha has a historic tradition of pottery, and our friends designed this collection exclusively for Casa by JJ.

The motif reflects both the region’s use of the shell motif in design, as well as a culture intrinsically linked to its seaside. Bring a piece of Portugal into your home to let the sunshine in.
Collectors Questions

Q: Are these for everyday use or best kept for special occasions?


A: They are made for use, and use is exactly what brings them to life. These plates look great decorating a wall and wall cabinets and mostly look fantastic on the table. Hand-painting ages gracefully; it does not need protecting. That said, treat them with the same consideration you would give any well-made thing, and they will outlast cheaper alternatives by years.

Q: Are the dinner plates dishwasher safe?


A: They can go in the dishwasher on a low-temperature or eco cycle — ideally 30–40°C or below — with a mild, non-aggressive detergent. Skip the intensive cycle and switch off heated drying. That said, hand-washing is the better long-term habit if you want the glaze and hand-painted detail to hold their depth for years rather than months.

Q: Do the dinner plates mix well with plain white crockery?


A: Beautifully. A patterned dinner plate alongside plain white is one of the most enduring combinations in table setting — the pattern stands out, the white gives it air. It's an easy way to bring a Casa by JJ plate into a table that's already established.

Q: Do the side plates match the dinner plates from the same collection exactly?


A: Where a matching dinner plate exists within the same collection — such as the Cara Shell or Camilla pairs — both are drawn from the same glaze and pattern, so they're designed to sit together as one setting. That said, mixing different designs across the Casa by JJ range is always encouraged.

Q: Are these a suitable wedding or housewarming gift?


A: A set of four distinctive dinner plates is one of the more considered gifts you can give — something the recipient will use and notice every time, and won't already own. Gift wrapping and a handwritten note are available at checkout.

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Towards A Greener Future

At Casa by JJ, we believe true luxury considers its legacy, not just in heirloom pieces, but in the planet we leave behind. That’s why we are proud to triple carbon offset, going beyond neutral to give back more than we take. Every collection is a step towards a greener future, where beauty at home and responsibility to the world exist in harmony.

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