I was having dinner at a friend's home, and fell in love with this pattern. The first place I looked for it was Great Offer Stock, and thrilled when they came in. The dinner plates and salad plates (I ordered 8 of each) are full of fabulous fall colors; rimmed in black, with just enough red accent to make a stunning table setting. The North African look of the dishes can be played up for a Tandoori dinner, or played down for a traditional Thanksgiving.
They are sturdy and hold up well to multiple dishwasher cleanings, unlike some of my other dishware.
I have not put them in the microwave because they are hand made and won't take the chance of ruining them.