The table journal
Sotira Gallery Insights
Guides to choosing, caring for and styling flatware and cutlery — so every table is set beautifully, from the team at Sotira Gallery.
Sotira Gallery Insights
Jaipur, Rajasthan · notes, guides and buying advice from our own bench.
Table Setting Basics: How to Arrange Flatware Properly
The simple rule: forks left, knives and spoons right
For a basic setting, place the fork on the left of the plate, and the knife and sp...
How to Care for Your Cutlery So It Stays Shiny and Rust-Free
Rinse and wash promptly
Acidic and salty foods left on cutlery can cause spots and pitting over time. Rinse pieces soon after eating, e...
Stainless Steel Grades for Cutlery: 18/10, 18/8 and 18/0 Explained
What the numbers mean
The two numbers refer to the percentage of chromium and nickel in the steel. Chromium resists rust and adds hardn...
Cutlery Set Sizes Explained: What You Actually Need
What's in a "place setting"
Cutlery is often sold by place settings. A standard place setting usually includes a dinner spoon, dinner f...
How to Choose Flatware and Cutlery That Lasts
Material matters most
The vast majority of quality cutlery is stainless steel — durable, rust-resistant and easy to care for. The key i...