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Sujata Agrawal
Crockery
that adds elegance to your dining table is a pleasant
accompaniment to a spread of good food. And the fine
bone china crockery from Tata Ceramics enhances the
eating experience in more ways than one, which might
explain why the president of India dines off its merchandise.
The Rashtrapati Bhavan is among
a long list of residences where Tata Ceramics crockery
is a part of the food habit. The company’s products
combine sophistication with toughness, are highly resistant
to chipping, and are easy to clean. This is the sort
of crockery that can be used for occasions both ordinary
and special.
Tata Ceramics products have a
low-soluble, glazed finish that does not absorb moisture.
The lead and cadmium content in them is far below internationally
permissible standards. The company also manufactures
mugs that come in all shapes and sizes. Some of these
mugs have pretty pictures of animals, flowers and fruits
on them, and others have colourful geometric designs.
Tata Ceramics introduces three
to four designs for dinner and tea sets every year,
and 16 new designs for mugs. Its products are bought
by leading hotels and airlines and more than 95 per
cent is exported, mainly to Britain, the United States,
Italy, Australia and New Zealand. The company also manufactures
specially designed crockery for Wedgewood, Royal Doulton
and Churchill China in Britain.Tata Ceramics showcase
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Product
range
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Dinner
set
(24 pieces)*
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Tea
/ coffee set
(15 pieces)**
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| White
Ware Plain |
2,500 |
975 |
| Gold
Band Plain |
2,970 |
1,141 |
| Double
Gold |
3,540 |
1,345 |
| White
Ware Fluted |
2,650 |
1,040 |
| Gold
Band Fluted |
3,120 |
1,200 |
| Spring
Time Fluted |
3,400 |
1,405 |
| Marble
Blue |
4,635 |
1,915 |
| Malabar
Blue |
4,435 |
1,806
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| Malabar
Green |
4,435 |
1,806 |
| Malabar
Black |
4,435 |
1,806 |
| Miro |
4,435 |
1,806 |
| Cezanne |
4,435 |
1,806 |
| Spring
Time Plain |
3,238 |
1,340 |
| Spring
Time Stippled Gold |
3,560 |
1,470 |
| Rose
Bud Plain |
3,505 |
1,495 |
| Rose
Bud Gold |
3,680 |
1,565 |
| Hookers
Fruits / Garden |
5,000 |
1,900 |
| Nirvana
Beige / Green |
5,000 |
1,900 |
| Bombay,
Goa, Delhi Blue |
5,000 |
1,900 |
| Shiva,
Kabir, Siddharth |
5,000 |
1,900 |
*Standard dinner set
- 6 pieces each: Dinner
plate 10.5”, salad plate 8.5”, individual
bowl.
- 1 piece each: Oval platter
12”, sauceboat, covered vegetable dish, open
vegetable dish, salt and pepper pots. Certain designs
have rimmed a soup plate instead of individual bowls.
** Standard tea / coffee set
- 6 pieces each: Tea /coffee
cup and saucer;
- 1 piece each: Tea / coffee
pot, creamer and covered sugar pot.
- Plain white and white with
gold / platinum banding decorations can be supplied
in any quantity and combination.
- Decorated products may be
available in sets or as individual pieces only, depending
on stocks and the availability of designs.
Mugs
- Wildlife (panda, penguin,
ostrich, zebra).
- Brooklyn mugs (doodle dogs).
- Christmas designs.
- Tapered mugs (plain white,
white with gold line and in other designs).
- Porsgrund mugs (different
designs).
The mugs are priced between
Rs 60 to Rs 80 apiece, depending on shape and design.
Rates
These are ex-factory rates and are subject to change.
When placing an order please check with the company
for current rates.
Extras: Packing charges at the rate of 2%; sales tax,
octroi, freight and insurance charges will be based
on actuals.
Payment should be made in advance
through a demand draft drawn in favour of ‘Tata
Ceramics Limited’ and payable at Kochi.
For orders, write to:
Tata Ceramics
Kochi Special Economic Zone
Kakkanad, Kochi 682030
Kerala, India
Tel: 0484-422809, 421829, 422130, 422152
Fax: 0484-422117, 424228
E-mail: tataceramics@satyam.net.in
If you are living outside India,
you will need to write
directly to the company for information on available
designs and the prices in your country’s currency.
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Caring for your fine
bone china
Fine bone china is renowned worldwide
for its elegant body, inherent strength, durability
and translucence. Fine bone china is breakable,
so care must be taken when using or cleaning it.
Oven, microwave and
freezer use
- Fine bone china should not be used for cooking.
- Any patterns with gold or other metallic trims
should not be used in a microwave.
- Never expose fine bone china to a naked flame
or to sudden temperature change, such as washing
a hot plate in cold water.
Using the dishwasher
Fine bone china can be safely washed in a dishwasher,
provided certain precautions are taken:
- Use detergents that are specially formulated
to protect fine tableware.
- Use the recommended amount of detergent.
- Keep the rinse aid and salt reservoirs topped
up.
- Maximum temperature should be 650 C or 1400
F.
- Use products only for domestic purposes.
- Do not use dishwasher detergents that are
strongly caustic.
- Do not use scouring powders.
Hand washing and cleaning
- Do not use scourers or abrasive materials
as they may damage the surface.
- Most stains or burnt particles can be removed
by soaking in warm water before washing.
- Stubborn stains can be removed without damaging
the china by soaking in a mild bleach solution
for up to an hour.
General care
- Cups should be stored rim down. Do not stack
or hang them as this can weaken their handles.
- Do not slide plates one over the other as
this may scratch the glaze. Plates are best
stored with paper or tissue between them to
avoid scratching.
- Minute marks caused by metal deposits from
cutlery can be removed using tooth powder.
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