Our family's broken a lot of dishes over the years, e.g. accidentally dropping plates, bowls, cups and sometimes glasses. So we really appreciate the unbreakable nature of these plates (and the complementary salad plates, bowls and cups we bought at World Kitchen). The icing on the cake was finding a design that was colorful instead of bland. We've enjoyed our dishes for about a year now, without a single chip or crack, so we're happy to recommend them to anyone who might be looking for attractive, light but seemingly indestructible dishes. Great for daily use but attractive enough for entertaining. Bon appetite!