Artisanal Tableware Sets: The Kind That Makes You Want to Host a Dinner Party Just Because

Let me be honest.

There was a phase in my life when all my plates were either mismatched hand-me-downs from mum or those brown floral Corelle ones we used to get in bulk at weddings. Functional? Yes. Beautiful? Absolutely not.

But somewhere between turning Nurture India into a real homeware brand, and getting tired of hiding my plates during dinner parties — I realised something. Tableware isn’t just about utility. It’s theatre. It’s mood. It’s who you are at 7PM on a Tuesday or 11AM on a lazy Sunday brunch.

That’s where artisanal tableware sets come in.

Why Artisanal Tableware is More Than Just Pretty Plates

We all have that drawer full of random mismatched crockery — a chipped soup bowl here, a “borrowed” mug from a café there. But artisanal tableware? It feels intentional. It feels like care.

Because it is.

Each of our artisanal tableware sets is made slowly — in small batches — by skilled hands across India. These are not mass-produced. They’re shaped, painted, and fired with the kind of attention you can actually feel when you hold them.

What Makes a Tableware Set “Artisanal”?

A lot of people ask me, “Isn’t it just ceramics?”
Well… yes, but also no.

Here’s what makes our sets special:

• Craft Origin: From Khurja pottery to Jaipur blue glaze — every region has a legacy.
• Hand-finished Details: No two plates are ever exactly the same — that’s the charm.
• Small Batch Production: Because slow is beautiful. And also, ethical.
• Natural Glazes & Materials: Lead-free, food-safe, and often just... plain gorgeous.

✨ Fun fact: One of our bestselling plates is inspired by a Parijat flower my mum used to pick every morning on her walk. That tiny white flower has now found its way onto over 400 dining tables across India.

When Do You Actually Use Them?

This is the part people mess up.

You’re not buying artisanal tableware to store it in bubble wrap. You’re buying it so: 

• Your weekday dal-chawal suddenly feels like comfort fine dining
• You stop dreading having guests over because the table looks great even before the food’s out
• Sunday breakfasts feel like something out of a Pinterest board

Our Favourite Sets (Not that we’re biased…)

• The Parijat Blossom Set – a soft white and terracotta combo that’s perfect for everyday elegance
• The Indigo Bloom Set – think festive, bold, unapologetic (pairs beautifully with Indian food)
• Earth & Sky Set – the calm minimalism of blue-grey tones, inspired by monsoon skies

What to Keep in Mind When Choosing Artisanal Tableware

• Mix-and-Match > Perfectly Matched
  Honestly, some of the most beautiful tables I’ve seen are ones where a bowl is from one set, and the plate is from another. Don’t be afraid to layer and experiment.
• Look for Handfeel
  Run your fingers over the edge of the plate. Feel the weight. Does it feel cold? Or does it feel held? You’ll know.
• Go With Your Gut (and Your Gut Feeling)
  If you fall in love with a plate, that’s enough reason to get it. You don’t need to wait for a wedding or Diwali

The Nurture India Promise

At the end of the day, we’re not in the business of mass production. We’re in the business of memories.

That first dinner with friends in your new home. The solo meal after a long day. The thali you serve your mum when she visits. We just want to make sure the plate it’s served on feels as special as the moment.

So if you’re looking to finally invest in artisanal tableware sets that aren’t just pretty but also meaningful — come explore our collection.

And maybe, finally, you’ll throw that dinner party you keep dreaming about.