Hand-Thrown Ceramic Coaster
Hand-Thrown Ceramic Coaster
Hand thrown and hand stamped by Eleanor Torbati, this warm stone-washed ceramic coaster is made individually — so each one carries a slight variation that no mass-produced piece ever will. At 8.5cm diameter with a 7.5cm candle inset, it is the kind of small object that earns its place on a surface.
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There is a particular satisfaction in owning something made by hand, where the person who made it left a mark — not as a flaw, but as evidence. Eleanor Torbati throws each of these coasters individually, stone washes them for that warm, muted finish, and hand stamps them before they leave the studio. The result is a coaster that looks considered rather than manufactured.
Sop — short for Scents of Place — is a Norfolk-rooted brand that takes its geographical inspiration seriously. The coaster carries that same sensibility: unhurried, rooted, made with the kind of attention that shows up in the object itself.
Practically, it works hard. The 7.5cm candle inset makes it a natural home for pillar candles and jar candles alike, keeping wax off your surfaces. It is equally useful as a resting place for oils, jewellery, or a coffee cup — the kind of object that migrates around the house because it is always useful somewhere.
Because each piece is hand thrown, no two are identical. Slight variations in form and finish are part of what this is.
- Diameter: approximately 8.5cm
- Candle inset: approximately 7.5cm
- Finish: warm stone wash
- Made: hand thrown, hand stamped
- Maker: Eleanor Torbati
- Each piece varies slightly
About Our Brand Sop
Sop, or Scents of Place, addresses the common issue of generic bodycare and fragrance by offering products deeply rooted in specific geographical locations. The brand was founded to move beyond vague natural inspirations, instead creating scents that authentically reflect the unique waterways, coastlines, and rural areas of Norfolk.
What truly sets Sop apart is its precise geographical inspiration and commitment to local culture. Each scent is anchored to a recognisable corner of Norfolk, with product names using local dialect. This deliberate choice connects the range to a living, spoken heritage, offering a more profound sense of place than typical mass-produced alternatives.
Sop's production approach prioritises diligence and sustainability over commercial speed. The brand views responsible processes as fundamental, ensuring that manufacturing decisions align with the same values that inspired its initial connection to the Norfolk landscape, rather than merely using sustainability as a marketing tool.