Whitewashed oval terra cotta stone is incised with a curvy vines design. Heat in the oven and place in the basket to keep bread and rolls warm. Basket is woven by hand from kaisa grass, a sturdy wild grass used in traditional basketmaking. About 12"w x 3 ½"h x 8"d. A Fair Trade item from Bangladesh. Complement with America's Test Kitchen 100 simple recipes for baking bread. Hardcover, 376 pages.