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Mochaware
I launched this collection with CommonRoom in the autumn of 2024. The collection includes three fabrics, four wallpaper borders and one wallpaper. All are made in England and reflect the rich manufacturing history in the UK as well as mochaware's Staffordshire origins.
I became interested in mochaware not just because of its glorious decorative possibilities but also because of what it represented. The pottery was mass-produced, utilitarian, and by 1814, inexpensive to make. It was democratic and ubiquitous in pubs and taverns across the country. It was made to be used, and in many cases abused, which is why much of today’s mochaware has chips and cracks and oh-so-many stories to tell.
Read more about Mochaware in my manifesto here.
2024