Emma Bridgewater Artichoke 1/2 Pint Mug

Emma Bridgewater Artichoke 1/2 Pint Mug

An artichoke is like a botanical sculpture, standing firmly upright on its stalk with
overlapping bracts in a compact geometry, crowned with a purple plume – as depicted in detail on this Artichoke 1/2 Pint Mug. We decided to create three mugs in homage to the talented botanical illustrators of the 18th and 19th centuries: the “”golden age”” of botanical illustration. The drawings served as scientific documentation and artistic appreciation, showcasing the beauty and intricacy of the subject matter.

As well as an artichoke, we have other tea and coffee mugs that celebrate such a traditional means of illustration: Pineapple and Tulip.

About Us

It all began in 1984, when Emma was working in London soon after leaving university. One day, she was hunting for a birthday present for her Mum. She wanted to give her two cups and saucers that would say ‘I love you. I miss you’. She went into a china shop and looked around, hoping to see some china that would capture the warm and welcoming spirit of her mother’s North Oxford kitchen. But in those days, the Great British high street seemed to have only two offerings: dainty and formal or robust and decidedly unromantic

The Factory and Pottery Making Process

All Emma Bridgewater pottery is handcrafted and hand-decorated in our factory in Stoke on Trent, England.

Emma Bridgewater Artichoke 1/2 Pint Mug