Maynard Striped Storage Jars with Lids 525ml Set of 3 - White

Three stoneware storage jars, each with its own lid, make up this set, and no two share a profile. One has a gentle single waist, one curves in twice, and the third pinches in sharply at the middle, so they read as a family. Handpainted stripes ring the white bodies, the rims, the lids and the feet, and a small knob on top of every lid gives you something to lift it by. The jars are 16cm tall and 9.5cm across with a capacity of 525ml, a sensible size for the things you reach for every day but rarely buy in bulk: coffee, loose tea, sugar or a favourite spice.

These are kitchen jars first. The maker approves them for food, so dry goods can go straight in: tea bags beside the kettle, sugar next to the coffee machine, or dried herbs within reach of the hob. Their curved outlines suit an open shelf or a worktop, where a plain canister can look purely practical and these add a little cheer. Away from the kitchen they make handy lidded pots for cotton pads in a bathroom, hair ties on a dressing table or paper clips on a desk. They will please anyone who likes a cottage or seaside feel at home, and because they come as three they make an easy housewarming gift.

The jars are 99% stoneware and 1% silicone, and the surface has a glossy shine. Because the stripes are painted by hand, their widths vary a little from jar to jar. The jars do not go in the microwave or the oven, so use them for storing rather than warming or baking. For styling, line all three up at slightly different depths on a shelf so each silhouette shows, or split them between the worktop and the cupboard; the white bodies sit comfortably beside wood, linen and plain glass.

What are the jars made of?

They are 99% stoneware and 1% silicone, with stripes painted by hand and a glossy shine to the surface.

Can I keep food in these jars?

Yes. The maker approves them for food, so they suit dry goods such as coffee, loose tea, sugar, dried herbs and spices.

Can the jars go in the microwave or the oven?

No. They are not for the microwave or the oven, so use them for storing food rather than heating it.

How big are the jars?

They are 16cm tall and 9.5cm across, with a capacity of 525ml, a good size for everyday coffee, tea or sugar on the worktop.

What comes in the set?

Three stoneware jars, each with its own lid, in three different curved profiles, all striped. The styling props shown are not included.

Do the three jars look exactly the same?

No. Each has its own outline, and because the stripes are painted by hand, their widths vary slightly from jar to jar.