Description
This is a pair of stoneware cups, each painted by hand, matching in size with a different design on each. One carries large flowers, small leaves, scattered dots and a bird in flight; the other has a bird with outstretched wings brushed across a glossy ground, with softer flowers around it. The painting is multicoloured and loose, with the brushstrokes left plain to see. Both are straight-sided, 9.5cm across and 8cm tall, with a rounded handle in a contrasting shade. Each holds 300ml, a full mug-sized measure rather than a small coffee cup, so a proper cup of tea or a milky coffee fits comfortably.
They earn their place on the breakfast table, on an open kitchen shelf where the painting can be seen, or on a desk for the mid-morning coffee. Because the two designs differ, they make an easy pairing for a couple or housemates, and nobody has to wonder which cup is theirs. They also work well as a gift for someone who likes tableware that looks made by hand, and one stacks neatly on the other, so the pair takes little room in a cupboard.
Both cups are 100% stoneware, a dense fired clay that holds heat well and feels solid in the hand. They go in the dishwasher, the microwave and the oven, so the evening wash and warming up a cooled tea need no special handling. The designs are painted by hand, and you can see each stroke in the bird's wings on the second design, which is part of the appeal of handwork. Hang the pair from hooks under a shelf so the painted sides show, or keep them on a tray by the kettle so both designs sit side by side.
Specification
| Height |
8cm |
| Diameter |
9.5cm |
| Sold as |
Set of 2 |
| Material |
100% Stoneware |
| Colour |
Multi |
| Finish |
Handpainted |
| Capacity |
300ml |
| Dishwasher safe |
Yes |
| Microwave safe |
Yes |
| Oven safe |
Yes |
| Food safe |
Yes |
| Weight |
0.6KG |
Frequently Asked
How much do these cups hold?
Each cup holds 300ml, a generous mug-sized measure that suits a full cup of tea or a milky coffee.
Can they go in the dishwasher and the microwave?
Yes. Both cups go in the dishwasher and the microwave, and the maker says they can go in the oven too.
What material are these cups?
Both cups are 100% stoneware, a dense fired clay, and the designs on them are painted by hand rather than printed.
What size are they?
Each cup is 9.5cm across and 8cm tall, a compact, straight-sided shape that fits easily in a kitchen cupboard.
Do both cups have the same design?
No. You receive two cups in two different hand-painted designs, one with large flowers, leaves and a bird, the other with a bird in flight across a glossy ground.
Will they stack?
Yes. One cup sits neatly on top of the other, which helps where cupboard or shelf space is short.