Vintage Welsh Ewenny Studio Pottery Floral Jug

A truly special and unusually decorative piece of Welsh studio pottery from the historic Ewenny Pottery Claypitts, this charming hand-thrown jug is unlike any I’ve come across before.

Finished in a beautifully soft ivory glaze, its simple, timeless form is brought to life by an exquisite garland of individually hand-formed flowers and leaves that bloom around the top of the handle. Delicately sculpted and carefully applied by hand, these tiny floral details transform a simple jug into something wonderfully unique.

Crafted at the renowned Claypitts site in South Wales, where traditional pottery has been made for centuries, this piece beautifully reflects Ewenny’s enduring commitment to handmade craftsmanship while showcasing a far more playful and decorative style than is typically seen from the pottery.

Whether displayed with freshly picked flowers, dried stems or simply admired on an open shelf, it is a piece that quietly draws the eye and tells its own story.

Vintage condition: Excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks. The delicate applied floral decoration is beautifully preserved.

A rare and characterful example of Welsh studio pottery, and one that I suspect would have been made in very limited numbers. I have handled many pieces from Ewenny Pottery over the years, but have never come across another quite like this. It’s exactly the sort of one-of-a-kind treasure that makes collecting studio pottery so rewarding.

Dimensions;
Height: 13cm
Top length: 11cm x width: 10cm
Base diameter: 8cm