These plates are beautiful! Each plate/bowl is unique, not one is painted the same. I love that! The plates have a small lip around the edge but they all stack beautifully! The little bowls are fun and will make great salsa bowls or snack bowls for my kids. I did my research before purchasing to make sure the set I chose was dishwasher/microwave safe. These are which is perfect for our on-the-go husky lifestyle.