Few materials can make a table setting instantly feel warmer and more inviting than terracotta the only downside is that terracotta has a tendency to break if mishandled the la vida collection from aps solves this as the range is made from melamine which is a virtually unbreakable material the rim is the colour of terracotta and has a matt finish whilst the middle has been designed to look like it has been hand painted the large size of the platter makes it perfect for use at busy buffets 1