A mug with the right proportions for a proper cup of tea is an illusive thing - handle big enough, rim smooth enough, walls thick enough to keep the tea hot but thin enough to feel light in the hand, and in a nice glaze colour, too. This oatmeal is an absolutely classic choice. It's an interesting glaze because it's a touch off-white with tiny little speckles coming through from the gently basalt-flecked clay they're made from. The form is a tiny bit leany-inny but not so overt it feels distracting to look at. And it's got a comfy traditionally pulled handle with a groove in which to rest your thumb.
Named after one of my oldest friends - a proper powerhouse of a woman - who appreciates a nice mug.
Dimensions
Roughly 11cm x 9.5cm
Hand-thrown on the potter's wheel by me in my East Bristol studio from high-firing, durable stoneware clay. Food-safe glazes that I mixed myself.
Emmeline Mug in Oatmeal
These pieces are dishwasher safe - although hand-washing with warm soapy water will prolong the lifespan of the glaze.
Orders can be either posted to your home, or can be collected from my studio in Barton Hill (Bristol) during December on these dates:
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 8th, 9th, and 15th.
Orders can be collected between 10-4.30pm. If you've selected 'collection' at checkout I will email you separately to organise your visit.