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PRODUCT DETAILS
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Dimensions
H 7.5 x Dia 8cm approx
Handcrafted in Northamptonshire
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Blair Loveday is the collaborative ceramics practice of Zoe and Ellie, bringing together traditional pottery techniques and a distinctly contemporary approach to design. Working from their studio near Kimbolton, Cambridgeshire, the pair create functional ceramics with an emphasis on form, colour and finish.
With a background in producing ceramics for chefs, restaurants and private clients, they have a particular understanding of the relationship between form and function. An experimental approach to glazing, a fresh and confident use of colour and a strong sense of form give their work its distinctive character, celebrating the practical and pleasurable side of contemporary craft.
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If your order is not in stock, please allow 4-6 weeks for production.
Should you have any urgent requirements, do get in touch and we will accommodate where we can.
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Delivery Charge: £5.95
Many of our pieces are sent directly from the makers themselves. If your order includes pieces from more than one maker, they may arrive separately, at no additional delivery cost.
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For US and international delivery enquiries, please contact hq@notswolds.com and we will be happy to provide a shipping quote.
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We hope you will be delighted with your order.
We’re happy to offer a 14 day cancellation period from the date your order is received.
THE COLLECTION
A contemporary ceramic tumbler by Blair Loveday, with two gently pressed finger dimples for a comfortable grip. A rich, glossy olive-green glaze flows into expressive streaks of deep charcoal, contrasting with the warm, natural clay left exposed at the base. A distinctive piece that brings colour and character to everyday use.
Each piece is crafted by hand, with the experimental glazing process creating individual variations in colour, pattern and finish. No two are quite alike.
A tall ceramic mug by Blair Loveday, with an elegant curved handle and a soft blush-pink glaze. Expressive washes of warm amber and honey flow across the surface, creating beautiful variations in colour and depth.
Each piece is crafted by hand, with the experimental glazing process producing individual variations in colour, pattern and finish. No two are quite alike.
A generously proportioned ramen bowl by Blair Loveday, with gently flared sides and a rich, glossy amber glaze. Expressive sweeps of deep charcoal and olive create striking contrasts across the surface, while the accompanying chopsticks rest neatly through two openings in the rim.
Each piece is crafted by hand, with the experimental glazing process creating individual variations in colour, pattern and finish. No two are quite alike.
A tall ceramic mug by Blair Loveday, with an elegant curved handle and a soft blush-pink glaze. Expressive washes of warm amber and honey flow across the surface, creating beautiful variations in colour and depth.
Each piece is crafted by hand, with the experimental glazing process producing individual variations in colour, pattern and finish. No two are quite alike.
A beautifully proportioned mug by Blair Loveday, with a rounded handle and a rich, glossy glaze in warm amber and caramel tones. Soft washes of pale blue flow across the surface, creating an expressive contrast of colour and texture. A contemporary take on an everyday essential, designed to be enjoyed as much as it is used.
Each piece is crafted by hand, with the experimental glazing process creating individual variations in colour, pattern and finish. No two are quite alike.
A contemporary ceramic tumbler by Blair Loveday, with two gently pressed finger dimples designed for a comfortable grip. Rich caramel and amber glazes are interrupted by expressive sweeps of deep charcoal, contrasting with the natural clay left exposed at the base. A playful and practical piece that brings character to everyday rituals.
Each piece is crafted by hand, with the experimental glazing process creating individual variations in colour, pattern and finish. No two are quite alike.
BRITISH CRAFTSMANSHIP
Ceramics have an unusually close relationship with their maker. The material is worked directly by hand, with every decision in form, proportion, surface and glaze becoming part of the finished piece.
Britain has a distinguished tradition of pottery, from its historic centres of production to the studio pottery movement and the independent makers working today. It is a craft that continues to evolve, with contemporary ceramicists bringing new ideas to techniques refined over generations.
We are drawn to pieces that balance skill with individuality: objects made for use and enjoyment, where the hand of the maker remains present and no two are ever entirely alike.
YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN
Handcrafted in small batches, this charming large square cushion is upholstered in naturally dyed linen by Madder Cutch & Co and finished with a tailored Oxford trim.
Printed and coloured using 100% plant dye colourants, the fabric carries the richness, softness and subtle variation that comes through traditional dyeing processes. Balancing a contemporary use of colour with the timeless quality of hand crafted textiles, it feels as at home in a modern townhouse as it does in a layered country interior.
Composition: 100% Linen
Colourants: 100% Plant Dyes
Finished with a luxurious feather pad.
Our square cushions are handmade to order, so please allow 4-6 weeks for production. If you need it by a specific date, please get in touch.
Fresh, green and earthy, Verde captures the scent of a garden after rain. Grounded yet light, it has a beautifully balanced character and an easy, universal appeal.
Top Notes: Green Leaf, Eucalyptus
Heart Notes: Violet, Muguet
Base Notes: Cedar, Patchouli
Union of London began in the capital, before its makers returned home to their native Leicestershire, where the candles are now made. This unique hand poured soy wax candle uses quality fragrances and essential oils for a clean burn. Their unique wide cotton wick creates a broad flame, generating a great scent throw and an even pool of wax.
Sizes
Small — 75g
Medium — 160g
Large — 230g
Triple Wick — 730g
An elegant, beautifully balanced tray made from English walnut, with a flat handle finished in oxidised black.
Originally inspired by Japanese tool trays, its simple form is designed to be put to work. A place for inks and pens, brushes and artists’ materials, sewing things, small tools or the everyday objects you like to keep together and close at hand.
Beautifully proportioned, useful and made for wherever it finds its purpose: the desk, studio, workshop or kitchen.
Lead time
4-6 weeks. Please get in touch should you have any urgent requirements and we will accomodate what we can.
Hand-turned in Leicestershire, the sculptural Ziggy totem lamp is crafted from beech and hand-painted in a in a bespoke fired clay finish for Notswolds. Natural variations in the timber, turning and hand-applied finish give each lamp base its own individual character.
Lead time
Please note these lamp bases are finished to order so please expect 2 weeks for delivery. Should you have any urgent requirements, get in touch and we will accommodate what we can.
A contemporary take on the traditional milking stool, made in solid hardwood with a hand-woven rush seat by Summerfield + Scott in Northamptonshire.
Small in stature but surprisingly useful, its pared-back timber frame is topped with rush harvested and prepared by hand, then woven in the workshop using traditional techniques. Each stool is made individually, with variations in the timber grain, colour and rush weave giving every piece its own character.
Designed to move around the house and find its own purpose — beside the bath, next to a bed, as a footstool or a seat for smaller members of the household. A familiar piece of country furniture, reconsidered for the contemporary home.
Lead time
2 weeks. Please get in touch should you have any urgent requirements and we will accomodate what we can.
Made to order
Each piece is made to order and so we are able to produce this stool in bespoke dimensions and finishes. Please get in touch to discuss your requirements: hq@notswolds