Selbrae House’s coaster is a square of dark slate with a shaggy-fringed Highland cow engraved in soft grey along its left edge. The long, wispy fringe falls over the face in fine, flowing lines, with a single curved horn sweeping up towards the top corner. The design is cropped so that only part of the face shows, leaving plenty of bare stone beside it, and the slate’s natural grain and rough-cut edges add to the effect. A characterful piece for the table, equally at home under a mug of tea or a glass of something stronger. Simple, a little cheeky and unmistakably Scottish.

• Dimensions: 11 x 11cm
• Materials: slate
• Not dishwasher safe