'Cotton' Bone China Mug

Blacks of Sopwell

£18

Description: The Cotton white bone china mug is generous in size and comforting to hold. They make a simple cup of tea or coffee feel that little bit more special. This design features an understated cotton plant motif embossed into the bone china which is made in the traditional way, starting with liquid clay poured into a mould by hand. The mug then goes through around 20 hand processes, as well as three firings in a kiln before it’s ready. Because they’re made by hand, they may differ from each other very slightly, which we think adds to their charm and character. The quality and workmanshi

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'Cotton' Bone China Mug

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