Cornishware – embrace your stripes!

Cornishware pottery has a rich heritage that dates back to the early 1920s. Inspired by the blue skies and white waves of the Cornwall coastline.  Pottery T.G. Green & Co. created this distinctive striped pottery. Originally designed for the domestic market but soon gained popularity worldwide.

You can spot the older Cornishware pottery by the green shield logo on the base.

In the 1960s, Cornishware’s was updated by talented designer, Judith Onions, who modernised and restyled this iconic range.  The newer pieces are a slightly brighter blue and have a black logo on the base.

One of the reasons Cornishware pottery has stood the test of time is its classic design. The crisp, bold stripes, typically in shades of blue and white, evoke a sense of nostalgia and charm.   The modern versions which you can by brand new also come in red and white, yellow and white, green and white.  But I’m all for buying vintage!

The simplicity of the design allows Cornishware to happily blend with a variety of interior décor but I think its best in a cottage core design.   Mix it amongst stoneware marmalade pots, wooden chopping boards and kitchen utensils for a relaxed style.

From mugs and plates to storage jars and teapots, there is a wide range of Cornishware items to choose from.  But remember these are old pottery so be careful with your treasures by hand washing and gently drying.

If you’re looking to build up a collection for your cottage kitchen, start looking in your local charity shops. I’ve found some little gems tucked into amongst piles on crockery.  But make sure you check the logo on the base as Staffordshire Pottery made a very similar design which is slightly darker with thinner stripes.

For me the excitement of the hunt is part of the fun, I never walk past a charity shop without popping in as you never know what you’ll find!