Unique Handmade Irish Pottery and Ceramics Gift Ideas

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Ireland is home to many talented potters and ceramic artists who create unique designs and artwork, both functional and decorative. In this post I have selected some beautiful Irish made ceramic and pottery. If you like this selection, then check out my full collection of ceramic and pottery on Etsy.

Robin Spoon Rest and Jewellery Dish by DreamVesselArt

This sweet little robin dish can be used as a spoon rest next to your coffee mug or as a jewellery dish to keep beside the sink to hold your rings as you wash up. Robin’s are a symbol of joy, contentment, rejuvenation, bright future and happiness. In the spiritual community, it is believed that robins are a sign that your deceased loved one is still with you. As the saying goes, “Robins appear when loved ones are near”. Made out of air dry clay, it has been coated and varnished to make it waterproof. Made in Dublin, Ireland by DreamVesselArt, it can also be personalised with a message on the back of it.

Ceramic Travel Mug by GroundedPottery

Trying to be more eco-friendly? Then grap yourself one of GroundedPottery’s ceramic travel mugs. Made in Tralee, Ireland, these mugs come in a range of stunning designs and colours.

Clay Hand Painted Blue Whale Wall Hanging by Carnivandesigns

This is clay blue whale wall hanging is hand painted with watercolours and then hand detailed in black ink then varnish it to protect the vibrant colours. It is attached to a piece of local driftwood by fishing line which has a metal hook in the back for hanging to the wall.

Ceramic Puffin Plant Pot by CeramicsByAnneRumpf

Why not bring a captured scene of the adorable puffins nesting in their little burrows in your home with this gorgeous ceramic Puffin plant pot. CeramicsByAnneRumpf is based in Galway, Connaught and is inspired by the summer somewhere on the rough cliffs of the west coast of Ireland. A delicate and fragile piece which brings the scene of the world of the puffins alive. This piece was thrown with a double wall on a wheel. The outside wall was carved and hand painted with underglaze. Fired with a glossy transparent and copper glaze.

Authentic Sea Pottery by

SaltSageAndSeaShells is based in Westport, Connaught and sells gorgeous coastal finds. This genuine sea pottery was hand picked on Irish Coast.

Quirky Characters by AdamBartCeramics

The quirky sculptures by AdamBartCeramics are made in Killarney, Ireland using chamotte clay, fired twice and partly glazed. No two sculptures are the same and they are all shaped by hand making them 100% hand made.

Inspiring Words in Porcelain by OrlaO

This art tile features inspiring words in a beautiful design using porcelain. These handmade pieces are made by OrlaO from Cork, Ireland and can also be made to order and bespoke to you. OrlaO also creates art tiles with lyrics and poetry. The art tile is then mounted onto a white box style frame and you can request an inscription to be written underneath the tile.

Ceramic Wax Melter by TheLittleShedIE

Melt your aromatic wax melts in style with these gorgeous, stylish ceramic wax melters made by TheLittleShedIE based in Donegal, Ireland.

Porcelain Earrings by NatalieAlersJewellry

These stunning, eye catching statement earrings are made of porcelain, glazed and finished with 22K gold detail. Lightweight and hypoallergenic these unique earrings feature a post and butterfly in 925 sterling silver. NatalieAlersJewellry is based in Dublin and makes a beautiful selection of porcelain earrings.

Celtic Pottery Mug by Celticclayireland

This Celtic stoneware pottery mug by Celticclayireland features a “Newgrange’ pagan tri-spiral surrounded with a Celtic knot. Perfect for enjoying your hot drink in.

Celtic Dip Dish by Celticclaysireland

Handmade in Omeath, Ireland, this little dish is encircled with a Celtic knot on the outside and a triscal design inside. It comes with a ‘handmade’ maple knife/spreader which can stand upright on the pot through the little loop handle. Whether you are eating humus, paté or salsa this little dish will serve you well. CelticclayIreland also make a wonderful collection of other homewares as well.

Small Ceramic Bowls by TheMoodDesigns

I love the colour of these small handmade ceramic bowls by TheMoodDesigns. They are perfect for jewellery or candles. They are made of stoneware clay and glazed and decorated with glass.

Ceramic Clay Tumblers by StephWillsPotteryIE

These gorgeous ceramic clay tumblers nestle in your hands while you enjoy coffee, tea, or a rich hot chocolate. Handmade and thrown, the stoneware tumblers are glazed in a gloss finish by Dublin based StephWillsPotteryIE.