The jasper is cut into angular pieces and set by hand, with orange, ocher, red and cream spread evenly across the slab. As an opaque, quartz-based stone, jasper gets its warm hues from iron-bearing minerals; here they produce markings that range from fine dots to broad, flowing bands. Because every fragment is different, the slab has a handmade, painterly rhythm.

Fabrication starts from a standard 2 cm thickness, though anything from 0.6 to 4 cm is also possible, and pieces are made to the project's dimensions, up to 320 x 190 cm. As the stone is opaque, front lighting shows it best. Routine care is simple: mild, pH-neutral soap and water, with no scouring powders. It makes a strong kitchen island, bar counter, dining table top or feature wall in a warm-toned interior.

Where it works

• Kitchen islands
• Bar counters
• Dining table tops
• Feature walls