The problem with being a potter? Too many ideas… and not enough shelf space. Over the years, I’ve made (and kept!) so many pieces I’ve loved - but with kitchen shelves groaning and space running out, I’ve decided it’s time to (grudgingly) part with a small selection from my personal collection.
These are pre-loved, gently used, and full of character - and they’re all being offered at a discounted price to reflect that.
A bit of a departure for me in some ways - this bowl has a simpler design, with clean, angular cut-outs around the outside - but it’s still handmade, still chunky, and still full of character.
It’s a really practical size (23cm wide and 9cm tall), perfect for salads (fruit or veg - I’m not fussy), and it’s lived on our shelves for a while now. We’ve enjoyed using it - and admiring it too.
It’s lovely, but not without its quirks. There are a few glaze drips around the outside, and a thumbprint of thicker glaze on the inside. More notably, there’s a small maker’s mark where I think an air pocket in the clay burst during the first firing. It hasn’t affected the structure - the inside is totally sound - and it’s now been fully glazed. The mark is part of the clay itself, not just the surface glaze, if that makes sense! Personally, I think it only adds to the story and charm of the piece.
It’s been gently used and well-loved, and to reflect both its pre-loved status and its flaws, it’s been reduced by 65%. Still full of life, still satisfyingly chunky, and ready for its next home.
Caring for your pottery:
Marigold and Lettice pottery is made from white earthenware clay and designed to be used and enjoyed every day. We personally use our pieces in the oven, dishwasher, and microwave. However, to prolong the life of your pottery, handwashing is the gentler choice, as dishwashers can be tough on handmade items due to high-pressure jets and strong detergents and may overtime cause damage and speed up any grazing in the glaze.
While we do microwave our own pieces, for longevity we suggest heating food in the oven where possible.
I M P O R T A N T I N F O R M A T I O N
Our china looks and feels very (very) different to mass-produced pottery; it’s not fine or delicate, but wonderfully chunky and full of texture, you’ll see thumb prints, makers marks, glaze specks/drips and heaps of individuality. We call it perfectly imperfect pottery and firmly believe it’s all the better for it!