Loaf Pottery is an artisan Irish pottery brand based in County Down, with a social purpose at its heart. Their unique wheel thrown pottery has been lovingly handcrafted with care on the potter’s wheel, before being hand glazed and fired in the kiln by their resident in-house potter, creating individual pieces with unique character. Although the pottery may look similar, each has its own unique character. From ball of clay, to finished piece, Loaf Pottery lovingly design, sculpt, and refine each piece over 30 times to get each one just right.

Pictured top: Loaf Mug Set (mixed colourways) approx €105.

Loaf ‘Snow’ Espresso set, two mugs and creamer approx €42.

What makes Loaf Pottery extra special is that they are part of a social enterprise. All their profits are reinvested into the charity NOW Group which supports people with learning difficulties and autism into jobs with a future.

When you buy from Loaf Pottery, you’re buying a beautiful, individual piece of ceramic art that gives back to society. It really is ‘Pottery with Purpose’.

Loaf Espresso Set (mixed colourways) approx €64.

The full Loaf Pottery range, which includes vases, and coordinating kitchen items, in full colourways, is sold exclusively through their website: www.loafcatering.com. They ship across Ireland, please note the last date for Christmas shipping in Ireland is Tuesday December 21.