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While terrazzo regained popularity in the 1990s, it rst emerged in 16th- century Italy as a means of reusing offcuts of marble by setting them in an early form of cement. Handpainted in Portugal, in the style of this ancient craft, these colourful ceramics from Dassie Artisan would inject a welcome splash of colour in any kitchen. Prices start from £14.95 for a cheerful ‘Terazzo’ pudding bowl. * 01290 211147; dassieartisan.com