Decoratives
Nestled into borders, at the end of an avenue or used as a focal point, a decorative terracotta pot can be used as an unpretentious but satisfactory way of giving meaning to areas in the garden. Decorative pots do not need to be planted up as they are sculptural in their form, but placing a temporary pot in the top can add colour in the summer months.
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Pelagia Ball Lantern
159A
- Hand-thrown Cretan terracotta
- Frost Resistant
- Ht/W. 30x30cm
This lantern is new to our collection. This one has a hole on the side for a candle to be placed within - it looks amazing when lit up (see photos), especially as a centre piece if dining 'al fresco' or placed around the garden to create a Mediterranean ambience. Others to look out for Pelagia Olive, Pelagia Ball (with base) and the Bottle lantern.
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Pelagia Olive Lantern
160A
- Hand-thrown Cretan terracotta
- Frost Resistant
- Ht/W. 23x27
This lantern is new to our collection. This one has an olive branch design with an opening on the side for a candle - it looks amazing when lit up (see photos) especially on a summer's evening. Others to look out for Pelagia Fontaniera, Pelagia Ball - 2 designs (with & without stand) and the Bottle lantern.
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Pelagia Fontaniera Lantern
161A
- Hand-thrown Cretan terracotta
- Frost Resistant
- Ht/W. 23x23cm
This lantern is new to our collection. This one has a lid that can be lifted off and a candle placed within - it looks amazing when lit up (see photo) creating a Meditarranean ambience, especially on a summer's evening. Others to look out for Pelagia Olive, Pelagia Ball - 2 designs (with & without base) and the Bottle lantern.
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Pelagia Ball Lantern (with base)
158A
- Hand-thrown Cretan terracotta
- Frost Resistant
- Ht/W. 30x35cm
This lantern is new to our collection. This one has a stand and a hole in the bottom for a candle - it looks amazing when lit up (see photos), especially if placed in a border or terrace to create a Mediterranean ambience. Others to look out for Pelagia Olive, Pelagia Fontaniera, Pelagia Ball (without base) and the Bottle lantern.
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Bottle Lantern
5000BL
- Hand-thrown Cretan terracotta
- Frost Resistant
- Ht/W. 50x30cm
This beautiful terracotta Bottle Lantern is very new to our collection and has an opening at the bottom for a light fitting or a candle. The Bottle Lantern is much taller than our other lanterns and look amazing when lit up, especially if placed around the garden or on a terrace. Others to look out for (see photos) Pelagia Olive, Pelagia Fontaniera & Pelagia Ball - 2 designs (with & without stand).
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Fish
1956
- Hand-thrown Cretan terracotta
- Frost Resistant
- Ht/W. 23x19cm
The Fish Pot is one of our most distinctive decorative terracotta pots. In ancient times, this style of pot was used to catch octopus. The fisherman lower it over the quayside on ropes tied through the handles. The octopus was attracted by the warmth and would curl up inside.
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Koronaki Delta
1948
- Hand-thrown Cretan terracotta
- Frost Resistant
- Ht/W. 30x30
Koronaki Delta is a small round traditionally shaped Cretan pot, hand-thrown by our Cretan potters.
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Ella Kouroupi
5669-
- Hand-thrown Cretan terracotta
- Frost Resistant
- Ht/W. 28x24, 35x40cm
Use the Ella Kouroupi pot as a decorative piece amongst your other terrace pots or within a bed of low-growing plants.
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Amphorae
1826
- Hand-thrown Cretan terracotta
- Frost Resistant
- Ht. 32cm
The Amphorae terracotta pot is a traditional form, and one of the principal vessel shapes in Greek pottery. It was used as a storage jar for transporting products. It has an iconic shape that also looks attractive tipped on its side or nestled amongst plants.
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Mistato Delta
1962
- Hand-thrown Cretan terracotta
- Frost Resistant
- Ht/W. 30x23
Like Amphorae, Mistato Delta also looks attractive positioned on its side. Nestle it amongst your plants or on a gravel bed.
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Koroni Mini Evans
1939
- Hand-thrown Cretan terracotta
- Frost Resistant
- Ht/W. 45x35cm
The Koroni Mini Evans is a useful decorative pot that can also be used as a planter.
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Mini Koroni
1955
- Hand-thrown Cretan terracotta
- Frost Resistant
- Ht/W. 34x24cm
A typical small Cretan pot that can be found all over Crete. Would look lovely with trailing summer bedding plants such as verbena or ivy leaf geranium.
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Koronaki Bulb
1924-
- Hand-thrown Cretan terracotta
- Frost Resistant
- Ht/W. 52x45, 65x50cm
Koronaki Bulb is a very distinctive, decorative terracotta pot. The piecrust, column base and incised patterns on this Koronaki Bulb pot show off our potter’s skills.
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Nine Handler
2465
- Hand-thrown Cretan terracotta
- Frost Resistant
- Ht/W. 40x35cm
The Multiple loops or handles on this pot would have been used in Minoan times for lifting purposes. Some sort of harness would have been used to distribute the weight and not break the pot. Now used purely for decoration, the repeating handles create a pleasing rhythm to this lovely pot.
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Koroni Micro
1911-
- Hand-thrown Cretan terracotta
- Frost Resistant
- Ht/W. 50x35, 60x40cm
The Koroni Micro pot is a micro version of our impressive macro Koroni.
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Knossos
2251
- Hand-thrown Cretan terracotta
- Frost Resistant
- Ht/W. 55x49cm
Knossos is a very traditional Cretan urn. About 400 pithoi were found in storerooms at the Minoan palace of Knossos when it was excavated in 1900. The Knossos pot was used to store oil, grains, dried fish, beans, and olives for the palace and trade.
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Pelagia Jug
2635
- Hand-thrown Cretan terracotta
- Frost Resistant
- Ht/W. 64x36cm
This jug has a classic form. Pelagia is named after the wife of one of our potters. She is an artist in her own right and makes beautiful large terracotta lanterns for us.
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Chania
6337-
- Hand-thrown Cretan terracotta
- Frost Resistant
- Ht/W. 40x45, 50x55, 60x65cm
Chania planter is one of our most popular designs for conversion into a water feature. The water spills off the wide lip to ripple over the bands below and sparkle in the sunlight. It also comes in varied sizes to fit any garden.
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Labyrinth Plain
3085-
- Hand-thrown Cretan terracotta
- Frost Resistant
- Ht/W. 50x27, 70x48, 90x46cm
The Labyrinth converts beautifully into a water feature and is also a lovely, slender decorative pot. Their narrow form can fit easily into the smallest garden, while their height adds drama and elegance to the display.
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Labyrinth Ribbed
5360-
- Hand-thrown Cretan terracotta
- Frost Resistant
- Ht/W. 50x27, 70x48, 90x55cm
The Ribbed Labyrinth converts beautifully into a water feature and is also a lovely, slender decorative pot. Their narrow form can fit easily into the smallest garden, while their height adds drama and elegance to the display.
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Koronaki Micro Beehive
2255-
- Hand-thrown Cretan terracotta
- Frost Resistant
- Ht/W. 30x30,40x35,50x45,60x55cm
The Koronaki Micro Beehive pots are smaller versions of our popular Beehive pots (but with handles). The Koronaki Micro Beehive pots can also be converted into a water features for smaller garden spaces.
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Minoan Jar
1822-
- Hand-thrown Cretan terracotta
- Frost Resistant
- Ht/W. 50x40,70x50,80x55,100x65,105x68,110x70cm
This is a classic design that can confidently stand on its own or be converted into a statuesque water feature.
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Beehive With Neck
2463-
- Hand-thrown Cretan terracotta
- Frost Resistant
- Ht/W. 108x80, 120x95, 140x95cm
Beehives With Neck planters are one of our most popular pots for use as a water feature. The water rippling over the bands is mesmerising to watch and contributes to the soothing sounds that make water features so appealing in the garden. This pot also also makes an excellent focal-point in a garden.
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Beehive Without Neck
1960-
Hand-thrown Cretan terracotta
Frost Resistant
Ht/W. 60x55, 70x60, 80x70, 90x75cm
Beehives Without Neck are one of our most popular pots for use as a water feature. The water rippling over the bands is mesmerizing to watch and contributes to the soothing sounds that make water features so appealing in the garden. This pot also makes an excellent focal-point in a garden.
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Koroniotiko
1918-
- Hand-thrown Cretan terracotta
- Frost Resistant
- Ht/W. 54x34, 60x40, 70x50, 84x60, 100x70, 115x82, 140x95cm
Koroniotiko is a statuesque decorative feature pot. In Minoan times, Rope was used to make decorative patterns on the pots, their repetition on creates harmony and texture.
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Koroni
1971-
- Hand-thrown Cretan terracotta
- Frost Resistant
- Ht/W. 50x35, 60x50, 70x50, 90x60,100x65, 110x70, 140x95cm.
The Koroni terracotta pot is a bold statuesque design in a classical pithos form. The Pithoi were used for storage of liquids and grains; they were comparable to the drums, barrels and casks of recent times.
