What Types of Pottery and Designs Does Reckless Designs Offer?

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Reckless Designs is a handmade pottery studio based in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, making hand-painted ceramics that can be personalised. Its range covers named design collections such as Abstract, Aztec, Black and White, Carnival, Carnival Safari, Double Handle Mugs, Fruity, Hi-Life, Gaudy, Horizontal Stripey, Lustre, Reckless Rosie, Splash and Vertical Stripey. Products include mugs, tea caddies, jugs and teapots, with listed prices from £15 to £60 for individual pieces.

Design collections

The site organises its pottery into named ranges rather than a single uniform style:

  • Abstract – available in colourways such as blue
  • Aztec – available in red
  • Black and White
  • Carnival and Carnival Safari
  • Double Handle Mugs
  • Fruity
  • Hi-Life
  • Gaudy
  • Horizontal Stripey and Vertical Stripey
  • Lustre
  • Reckless Rosie
  • Splash – available in orange

Pattern styles across these ranges include stripes (horizontal, vertical and broad), abstract motifs, Aztec-inspired patterns, and splash designs.

Product types and example prices

Product Design Price
Hi-Life Gaudy large jug Broad Stripe £60.00
Aztec tea caddy Red £25.00
Abstract tea caddy Blue £25.00
Abstract wide parallel mug Blue £15.00
Reckless Rosie small teapot – £30.00
Horizontal stripey tea caddy Red £25.00
Splash tea caddy Orange £25.00
Dining table and chairs – £315.00

The main product categories shown are mugs (including double-handle and wide parallel styles), tea caddies, jugs and teapots. A dining table and chairs set is also listed.

Handmade and personalisation

All pottery is handmade and hand painted, and pieces can be personalised — the site presents this as suitable both for gifts and for commercial settings. Everything is described as completely made in Britain.

Where to see and buy

  • A range is displayed at Butterfly Creations at Taurus Crafts, Lydney, Gloucestershire GL15 6BU.
  • The online shop is described as the main way to browse and buy the full range.

Ordering conditions worth knowing

  • Minimum order: £100 for all UK Mainland orders.
  • Overseas orders: shipping is calculated and advised per order.
  • Lead time: approximately 3–4 weeks for items outside the Christmas period.
  • Christmas order book: closes each year on 1 November and reopens on 1 February; orders placed after 1 November can be expected around the third week of February.

These conditions matter if you are buying a single low-priced item, since the £100 UK minimum applies regardless of the individual piece price.