This year they’re now available in a softer, more neutral palette to compliment our Bright Rainbow coloured set that you can see if you click here.

This new Hygge-style set, from left to right features: #8 Coral, #9 Dark Brown, #10 Textured All White, #11 Grey, #12 London Stone, #13 Textured Black (we call this one going grey) & #14 Dark Green.

Pick ‘n mix from the tree in store or click on the pics below to see them in all their glory. You can tell us which you’d like by giving us the number from left to right.

And if you’d like to know the origins of the Baubles, why not click here and we’ll introduce you to Miss Simplicity…

This has only happened to us once, but for the avoidance of doubt, please note all of our Baubles have faces on!

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Though both inspired by Tattoo Art, this new surface decoration has a quite different, more graphic feel than the original Blue Green colourway, which you can see if you click here. 

Painstakingly hand-made & hand-painted these bookends are a celebration of our talented team, not least with their intricate, freehand brushwork.

Designed by creative director Josh Cole, illustrator Laura Gill and sculptor Neal French, this modern interpretation of the Lion & Unicorn plays with themes from the eponymous children’s poem, contemorary culture and the heraldic figures on the Royal Coat of Arms.

Drawing on Rye Pottery’s renowned 1950’s Festival of Britain motifs, this embellished design would look stunning on any mantle or dresser.

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Also available in a punchy, graphic alternative using Flamingo Pink, Sun Yellow, Blue Green with touches of Black.

We have a long heritage of making pieces to commemorate significant Royal Events, but the Coronation of King Charles is such a huge change, we decided to launch something quite different.

This striking pair of hand-made & hand-painted ceramic bookends with their intricate, freehand brushwork are inspired by Tattoo art and highlight the incredible craftsmanship of our team.

Designed by creative director Josh Cole, illustrator Laura Gill and sculptor Neal French, this modern interpretation of the Lion & Unicorn plays with themes from the eponymous children’s poem, contemorary culture and the heraldic figures on the Royal Coat of Arms.

Drawing on Rye Pottery’s renowned 1950’s Festival of Britain motifs, this embellished design presents an alternative and thoughtful look at a nation’s relationship with the Royals, past, present and future. Stunning on the mantlepiece or bookshelf of monarchists and republicans alike.

We hope you like them.

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Suitably Bonkers for Rye Pottery … also available in brightly coloured Rainbow set here.

What started as a few baubles for a window display quickly escalated into our amazing Rye Pottery Emoji Bauble heads. Each colour comes with its own special face, from eyebrows au naturel to a quizical raised brow – it’s up to you to decide what’s going through their minds… is #1 an animated “yuk” or just sneezing…

Pick n mix from the tree in store or click on the pics below to see them in all their glory. You can tell us which you’d like by giving us the number from left to right!

And if you’d like to know the origins of the Baubles, why not click here and we’ll introduce you to Miss Simplicity…

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This is a particular favourite for one of us.

The folds in the strong sculptural shape of her dress and cooking apron are beautifully emphasised by the hand-painted soft Delphinium Blue which is over-layed with a technically challenging Cobalt Stripe.

This is a clean crisp piece showing off enticing goodies in her mixing bowl and the worktop behind her, combining to provide just the right splash of additional colour.

Like all the best food, the Rye Pastry Cook is enticing yet comforting at the same time.

She is a favourite with Downton Abbey and Mrs Beeton fans alike, a charming gift for any cook.

Originally modelled by Neal French, she pairs well with The Rye Chef who you can see if you click here. 

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A handsome chap, The Country Gardner has a host of wonderful detail but first mention must go to the incredible brushwork that goes into the hand-painting of the wooden fence behind him.

At his feet are a set of not-terribly-carefully-balanced pots, in a rich terracotta and a generous pile of something delicious, just freshly picked – Cauliflowers or Cabbages, you decide. He’s also clutching one to his chest giving the clear sense of pride every gardener recognises when the crop comes up good after all that work, represented in his other hand in the form of his hoe. We also particularly like his textured hat and leather chaps – this is serious work come rain or shine. 

Modeled by Neal French, the Country Gardener is designed to pair perfectly with his female counterpart, The County Gardener, who you can see if you click here. Together they will serve as delicate book ends to a small number of small books, so don’t overload them!

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Well, who wouldn’t like to float about their topiary and flower beds with a straw hat, plucking blooms from their bountiful display on a lovely summer’s evening? Well we might not all be able to manage that, but you can live the life through our charming female gardening figure.

The gentle flop in her hat and the sway in her skirt are hallmarks of the celebrated Neal French who modeled her for us. With just the right amount of movement, the hand-painted decoration of skirt as ever poses a challenge to our talented decorating team who painstakingly ensure that the check pattern follows the movement of the fabric.

The flowers too are deceptively simple but through careful brushwork in soft Flamingo pink, the sense of abundant English blooms shines through.

She pairs perfectly with her male counterpart, The Country Gardener who you can see if you click here, who was also designed by Neal French.

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The name of this figure says it all really – True Love. The tenderness invoked by this piece is, we think, particularly touching.

This figure forms part of our Lovers series and is one of our most popular wedding anniversary gifts.

Having said that we’ve also seen many a doting husband or wife buy it for their other half.

Need we say more?

Originally modeled by sculptor Neal French.

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Introducing, Rye Pottery’s Prince Regent, or ‘Prinny’ as he was known!

Originally commissioned for his beloved Brighton Pavilion, we worked closely with them to create a truly Georgian figure that captured the essence of the famous Prince Regent who went on to become King George IV.

Inspired by images from the Rowlandson cartoon, The Prince of Wales along with his secret, and then illegal, Roman Catholic wife Mrs (Maria) Fitzherbert, are two of our most characterful pieces. Click here to see the wonderful Mrs Fitz.

We’re jolly pleased to be able to celebrate this extravagant, controversial but important artistic patron who has a particular affinity with Sussex. The painted detail on this piece is wonderful and the spirit of the original cartoons and the antics of the man himself are all captured in this striking but fun tribute. Its also a fabulous reflection of the sense of humour that we hope is present in all our work.

Originally modelled by Neal French.

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Rye Pottery’s Mrs Maria Fitzherbert, the secret, and at the time illegal, Roman Catholic wife of the Prince Regent.

Inspired by images from the renowned Rowlandson cartoon, our figures depicting Mrs Fitzherbert and the Prince Regent were originally commissioned for the Brighton Pavilion,

These are two of our most colourful pieces and we’re particularly pleased to be able to celebrate this extravagant, controversial but important artistic patron and his partner who both have such strong connections with Sussex.

The painted detail on this piece is wonderful, not least her hair, the feathers of the decadent hat and her luxurious fur muff. The spirit of the original cartoons and reported antics of Mrs Fitz and her “Prinny” are all captured in this striking but fun tribute to one of Sussex’s most notorious couples. It’s also a fabulous reflection of the sense of humour ( we call it a lack of po face) that we hope is present in all our work.

Originally modelled by sculptor and ceramicist Neal French. Click here to see her partner the Prince Regent, who later went on to become King George IV.

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