Italian Countryside® Square Baker

SUBPAR QUALITY

I have purchased the Mikasa Italian Countryside pattern of dinnerware and serve ware for years from different retailers, without any issue. I recently bought directly from the Mikasa website some plates and serving pieces. I was so disappointed to open the package and find that none of the new items matched my collection! I contacted the Mikasa customer service by email and included the photos below that show the variances. The new items are noticeably darker in color. The embossed pattern on the new items has a noticeably lower relief that is not as distinctly detailed. Customer service answered that there are manufacturing differences but quality is same. No - I cannot set a table with these new items that are so different. These look like defective castoffs or seconds! So disappointing that this heritage brand has lowered its standards!

Great for everyday use!

Not the Italian countryside that once was….has a metallic sound. Cracks in glaze and looks like it’s been made from a cheap mold not the craftsmanship we once could expect