Red Herring Plate

Red Herring: 1807
Something that misleads or distracts from the relevant or important question. In a piece by journalist William Corbett, he criticizes the British press about the incorrect news of Napoleon's defeat. He equates this 'fake news' to when he used a red herring to deflect hounds in pursuit of a hare.

Our plates are hand made from stoneware clay decorated using coloured slips and a paper resist technique.

Each plate is unique due to the nature of hand making and the unpredictability of the kiln firing. They are sturdy, functional and dishwasher proof and sometimes display characteristic minor imperfections.