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An unglazed pestle and mortar with two pouring spouts, hand-thrown for us in iron-rich stoneware by Symy Ong, a mile or so from the Objects of Use store. Perfect for milling spices and dried herbs, or preparing dressing and sauces. Use by rolling the pestle around the grinding bowl in a circular mot..

An unglazed Iwami-style mortar, hand-thrown for us in iron-rich stoneware by Symy Ong, a mile or so from the Objects of Use store.  The grinding bowl has ridges cut into the interior surface whilst still soft, which once fired create hard ridges, providing the perfect surface for milling s..

A generous pot-bellied oil pourer, with handle, spout and hole for refilling, hand-thrown for us in stoneware by Jynsym Ong, a mile or so from the Objects of Use store. With a lively flecked blue-white glaze, which leans towards green in hotter parts of the kiln. Holds around 1 pint. Great for infus..

A beautifully glazed, and highly individual batter bowl of stoneware, suitable for use in food preparation or serving, thrown for us locally by Joseph Bull, and salt glazed. Firing in a salt kiln creates a salt glaze, the result of the combination of the firing environment and the introduction of sa..

A beautifully glazed, and highly individual batter bowl of stoneware, suitable for use in food preparation or serving, thrown for us locally by Joseph Bull, and salt glazed. Firing in a salt kiln creates a salt glaze, the result of the combination of the firing environment and the introduction of sa..

A large bowl made at the Leach Pottery in St Ives, with a creamy white Dolomite glaze. Made from stoneware clay, reduction fired. In 1920 Bernard Leach returned from 11 years in Japan to found (with Hamada Shōji) a Pottery in St Ives. Inspired by the ideals of the Mingei folk art movement and what h..

A ceramic berry bowl with footed base, hand thrown for us in stoneware by Jynsym Ong, a mile or so from the Objects of Use store. With a lively flecked glaze, which leans towards green in hotter parts of the kiln, the berry bowl has a pattern of holes carefully cut into the body, to allow for the wa..

A stoneware storage pot for kitchen use, with lid and wooden spoon, for dishing out the contents. Great for keeping salt, spices or pastes. Made in Aichi Prefecture in Japan by Marumitsu Poterie, established in 1950, who create table and kitchenwares using a diverse range of natural materials (porce..

A stoneware storage pot for kitchen use, with lid and wooden spoon, for dishing out the contents. Great for keeping salt, spices or pastes. Made in Aichi Prefecture in Japan by Marumitsu Poterie, established in 1950, who create table and kitchenwares using a diverse range of natural materials (porce..

A stoneware storage pot for kitchen use, with lid and wooden spoon, for dishing out the contents. Great for keeping salt, spices or pastes. Made in Aichi Prefecture in Japan by Marumitsu Poterie, established in 1950, who create table and kitchenwares using a diverse range of natural materials (porce..

A useful lidded jar for general household use, hand-thrown for us in stoneware by Jynsym Ong, a mile or so from the Objects of Use store. Handy in the kitchen for storing dry kitchen goods such as sugar and spices, equally so at home in the bedroom or bathroom for keeping cotton balls, swabs, and ot..

A useful lidded jar for general household use, hand-thrown for us in stoneware by Jynsym Ong, a mile or so from the Objects of Use store. Handy in the kitchen for storing dry kitchen goods such as sugar and spices, equally so at home in the bedroom or bathroom for keeping cotton balls, swabs, and ot..

A hand-thrown, heavy stoneware square cooking pot, with a beautiful blue-grey ash glaze to the interior. Ideal for all kinds of oven roasting and baking — a perfect oven-to-table dish. Use it to make one pot oven baked dishes, or cook hot pot or pies. Made in Cardiff by studio potter Jack Welbourne ..

A useful, generously sized utensil pot for keeping kitchen utensils, hand-thrown for us in stoneware by Jynsym Ong, a mile or so from the Objects of Use store. Lined with an iron-rich shino glaze, the unglazed exterior is decorated with shino glaze, added with the hand. Trained at Clay College, Stok..

A useful, compact sized draining  pot for drying kitchen utensils and cutlery after washing, hand-thrown for us in stoneware by Jynsym Ong, a mile or so from the Objects of Use store. With a lively flecked blue-white glaze and brushwork pattern, which leans towards green in hotter parts of the ..

A hand thrown pot-bellied mug reminiscent in shape of the pewter tankards of yore, made in Cardiff by studio potter Jack Welbourne with a hand mixed mottled green ash glaze to the interior and exterior, and an unglazed base. After training in Cardiff and Gothenburg, Sweden, Welbourne set up his stud..

A hand-thrown coffee cup (also great for tea!), shino glazed, resulting in a vibrant orange-red with milky white specks. Made in Cardiff by studio potter Jack Welbourne and glazed in hand-mixed and applied glazes. Sits well in the hand, with thick walls allowing for a comfortable hold. After trainin..

A simple rustic mug, with a gently tapered shape, a blue-grey ash glaze to the interior and exterior and hand applied tenmoku spots for decoration. After training in Cardiff and Gothenburg, Sweden, Welbourne set up studio in Cardiff, where he produces wheel-thrown stoneware in red Cornish clay, gas-..

A stoneware cup, hand thrown for us in Oxfordshire with a stoneware / porcelain mix body and an ash glaze to the interior. Wheel-thrown by Joseph Bull, a studio potter based in Oxfordshire, who trained with Knighton Mill Pottery and the Leach Pottery in St Ives, before establishing his own studio in..

A stoneware cup, hand thrown for us in Oxfordshire with a stoneware / porcelain mix body and a tenmoku glaze to the interior. Wheel-thrown by Joseph Bull, a studio potter based in Oxfordshire, who trained with Knighton Mill Pottery and the Leach Pottery in St Ives, before establishing his own studio..

A stoneware mug, hand thrown for us in Oxfordshire with a stoneware / porcelain mix body and an ash glaze to the interior. Wheel-thrown by Joseph Bull, a studio potter based in Oxfordshire, who trained with Knighton Mill Pottery and the Leach Pottery in St Ives, before establishing his own studio in..

A stoneware mug, hand thrown for us in Oxfordshire with a stoneware / porcelain mix body and a half dipped tenmoku glaze on the exterior. Wheel-thrown by Joseph Bull, a studio potter based in Oxfordshire, who trained with Knighton Mill Pottery and the Leach Pottery in St Ives, before establishing hi..

A stoneware mug, hand thrown for us in Oxfordshire with a stoneware / porcelain mix body and a tenmoku glaze to the interior. Wheel-thrown by Joseph Bull, a studio potter based in Oxfordshire, who trained with Knighton Mill Pottery and the Leach Pottery in St Ives, before establishing his own studio..

An elegantly footed Yunomi, a type of tall Japanese ceramic teacup without a handle, hand thrown for us in Oxfordshire with a stoneware / porcelain mix body and an ash glaze to the interior. Wheel-thrown by Joseph Bull, a studio potter based in Oxfordshire, who trained with Knighton Mill Pottery and..

An elegantly footed Yunomi, a type of tall Japanese ceramic teacup without a handle, hand thrown for us in Oxfordshire with a stoneware / porcelain mix body and a tenmoku glaze to the interior. Wheel-thrown by Joseph Bull, a studio potter based in Oxfordshire, who trained with Knighton Mill Pottery ..

A simple, beautifully proportioned mug, hand-thrown for us in stoneware by Jynsym Ong, a mile or so from the Objects of Use store. With a beautiful blue Chun glaze. Trained at Clay College, Stoke-On-Trent, Ong then undertook an apprenticeship at Mitoh Gama (Kiln) in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture. She oft..

A simple, beautifully proportioned mug, hand-thrown for us in stoneware by Jynsym Ong, a mile or so from the Objects of Use store. With a lively flecked blue-white glaze, which breaks beautifully at the edges of the piece. Trained at Clay College, Stoke-On-Trent, Ong then undertook an apprenticeship..

A simple, beautifully proportioned mug, hand-thrown for us in stoneware by Jynsym Ong, a mile or so from the Objects of Use store. With a lively flecked blue-white glaze, which breaks beautifully at the edges of the piece. Trained at Clay College, Stoke-On-Trent, Ong then undertook an apprenticeship..

A wide, shallow bowl or cup with a round handle to fit your thumb through while cupping the bowl with the rest of your hand. Perfect for tea, coffee, a small portion of soup or porridge, desserts, or serving snacks. Each wide cup is entirely unique, with a varying deep blue and green crackle glaze w..

A generously wide mug perfect for tea, cappuccino and hot chocolate, as well as soups, porridges and puddings. Hand-thrown for us in stoneware by Jynsym Ong, a mile or so from the Objects of Use store and finished with a beautiful blue Chun glaze. Trained at Clay College, Stoke-On-Trent, Ong then un..

A generously wide mug perfect for tea, cappuccino and hot chocolate, as well as soups, porridges and puddings. Hand-thrown for us in stoneware by Jynsym Ong, a mile or so from the Objects of Use store. With a warm black tenmoku glaze flecked with reddish brown. Trained at Clay College, Stoke-On-Tren..

A generously wide mug perfect for tea, cappuccino and hot chocolate, as well as soups, porridges and puddings. Hand-thrown for us in stoneware by Jynsym Ong, a mile or so from the Objects of Use store. With a glassy flecked blue-white glaze, which breaks beautifully at the edges of the piece. Traine..

A small hand-thrown creamer in a matte green ash glaze. Made in Cardiff by studio potter Jack Welbourne and glazed in hand-mixed and applied glazes. Sits well in the hand, with thick walls allowing for a comfortable hold. After training in Cardiff and Gothenburg, Sweden, Welbourne set up his studio ..

A small hand-thrown jug with a rounded triangular base in a matte green ash glaze, perfect for serving milk at the table, or even holding a little floral sprig. Made in Cardiff by studio potter Jack Welbourne and glazed in hand-mixed and applied glazes. After training in Cardiff and Gothenburg, Swed..

An elegant wine cooler with a handsomely faceted form, glazed in ash to the exterior and rim. Pre-refrigerate and fill with ice and cold water to keep wine chilled for longer. Two small handles at the side allow easy transport from the kitchen to the dining area, or wherever else your bottle takes y..

A traditional butter dish comprising a flat dish with a domed lid with handle, hand thrown for us in Oxfordshire. Designed to hold half a standard block of butter. With a stoneware / porcelain mix body, which is salt-fired to create a beautiful dimpled glaze with a toasted brown colour. Th..

A small lidded storage jar hand thrown and wood fired in Oxfordshire. Ideal for the storage of tea, coffee, salt or spices. Made from stoneware and fired in a salt glaze kiln — the result of the combination of the firing environment and the introduction of salt into the kiln during the firing, creat..

A salt glazed faceted candle holder, hand-thrown and carved for us in iron-rich stoneware by Symy Ong, a mile or so from the Objects of Use store. Perfect for holding one of our hand dipped beeswax Taper candles, or Christmas Tree Candles. Ong, who apprenticed for a year with a Japanese wood-fired p..

A small unglazed candle holder, hand-thrown and carved for us in iron-rich stoneware by Symy Ong, a mile or so from the Objects of Use store. Perfect for holding one of our hand dipped beeswax Taper candles. Ong, who apprenticed for a year with a Japanese wood-fired pottery, has recently set up stud..

A stoneware candleholder, hand-thrown in a wide dish form by Joseph Bull in Wootton, Oxfordshire, just a few miles from the store. Glazed with a thin layer of natural ash glaze, and fired in a salt kiln. Firing in a salt kiln creates a salt glaze, the result of the combination of the firing environm..

A stoneware candleholder, hand-thrown in a wide dish form by Joseph Bull in Wootton, Oxfordshire, just a few miles from the store. Glazed with a thin layer of natural tenmoku glaze, and fired in a salt kiln. Firing in a salt kiln creates a salt glaze, the result of the combination of the firing envi..

A rustic, hand thrown flower vase glazed made in Wales by studio potter Jack Welbourne, glazed with a deep black tenmoku that breaks into a contrasting orange-brown at the extremities. After training in Cardiff and Gothenburg, Sweden, Welbourne set up studio in Cardiff, where he produces wheel-throw..

A sweet, rounded little bud vase, hand-thrown in iron-rich stoneware and glazed and painted for us by Symy Ong a mile or so from the Objects of Use store. Pleasantly spherical, these vases are designed to present a single flower, or a small arrangement, making for a delicate addition to a table sett..

A sweet, rounded little bud vase, hand-thrown in iron-rich stoneware and glazed in a deep black tenmoku for us by Symy Ong a mile or so from the Objects of Use store. Pleasantly spherical, these vases are designed to present a single flower, or a small arrangement, making for a delicate addition to ..

A sweet, rounded little bud vase, hand-thrown in iron-rich stoneware and glazed for us by Symy Ong a mile or so from the Objects of Use store. Pleasantly spherical, these vases are designed to present a single flower, or a small arrangement, making for a delicate addition to a table setting or shelf..

A cylindrical flower vase with perforated lid, hand-thrown and assembled for us in stoneware by Jynsym Ong, a mile or so from the Objects of Use store. Perfect for holding a few fresh or dry stems in an artful display. With a lively flecked blue-white glaze, which leans towards green in hotter parts..

A small hand-thrown creamer glazed in a brushwork design. Made in Cardiff by studio potter Jack Welbourne and glazed in hand-mixed and applied glazes. Sits well in the hand, with thick walls allowing for a comfortable hold. After training in Cardiff and Gothenburg, Sweden, Welbourne set up his ..

A hand thrown tri-pedal standing ceramic dish, hand thrown for by Jynsym Ong, a mile or so from the Objects of Use store. The piece is glazed with a dolomite interior and a bruised high-iron stoneware underbelly. Perfect for holding salt, spices, wedding rings, or our incense cones and papers. Ong, ..

A hand thrown unglazed ceramic soap dish with drainage holes, hand thrown for us in a high iron stoneware by Jynsym Ong, a mile or so from the Objects of Use store. Perfect for holding one of our Swedish Cardamom or Anti-Mygg soaps. Ong, who apprenticed for a year with a Japanese wood-fired pottery,..

A hand thrown ceramic soap dish with drainage holes, hand thrown for us in a high iron stoneware by Jynsym Ong, a mile or so from the Objects of Use store,  and glazed in a speckle white. Perfect for holding one of our Swedish Cardamom or Anti-Mygg soaps. Ong, who apprenticed for a year with a ..