Modern design fans may remember Nambe as I did ...the product of a small Santa Fe studio with a special alloy developed by a metallurgist from Los Alamos. When I ordered this platter I thought its high price could be justified by this heritage and I wanted to get something that was a craft product made in the United States.When the package arrived I immediately saw things had changed. The platter was made in India and had a poor finish with some visible scratches. From the tape on the packaging I think it is possible that someone else may have already returned this platter before. I also decided to return it. Be careful you may be getting it next!