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Wattle and Clay Collection

A curated celebration of warmth, resilience, and handmade beauty.

 

Step into the soul of the South with this handpicked collection of vintage Australiana and studio pottery, where each piece tells a story shaped by time and touch.

 

Inspired by the golden glow of wattle blossoms and the earthy elegance of clay, this collection reflects the quiet strength and raw charm of natural materials.

From leaf-print ceramics by Pauline Hemer to rustic glazes and wheel-thrown forms, every item in this series honours Australian artistry, slow living, and tactile nostalgia.

Vintage Pouring Jug

Vintage Pouring Jug

“Infused with memory, steeped in calm”

A vessel of quiet ritual. This textured pitcher evokes mornings steeped in rosemary and tea, where the scent of dried herbs mingles with stories passed down over wooden counters. Its surface, like bark kissed by sun, holds the rhythm of slow, intentional living.

Styling Tip

Pair with a bundle of fresh herbs or native florals for a kitchen vignette that whispers of bushland and comfort.

Vintage Pottery Bowl

“Gathered grace, carved by time”

This rustic bowl invites hands and hearts to gather. Its grain tells tales of shared meals and laughter echoing through sunlit rooms. A centrepiece for connection, it holds not just food, but the spirit of togetherness.

Styling Tip

Style with seasonal fruits or native nuts for a tactile tablescape that celebrates abundance and simplicity.

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Vintage Basket

Vintage Woven Basket

" Woven Stillness, blooming light"

A spiral of straw and story, this basket cradles the quiet poetry of handmade craft where nature and nurture entwine.

Styling Tip

Use as a wall accent or table base layered with linen and dried blooms to evoke a sun-drenched pastoral calm.

Vintage Cloche and Plate

“Golden hush, hearth-bound charm@

This cloche, etched with wheat and warmth, belongs to mornings of toast and golden light. Its dome shelters comfort, soft spreads, soft voices, and the slow unfolding of day.

Styling Tip

Place beside a vase of wattle or acacia for a breakfast nook that glows with rustic elegance.

Vintage Cloche and Plate
Vintage Gulson Goulburn Pottery Jug

Vintage Gulson Goulburn Pottery Jug

“Clay and texture, rooted grace.”

This jug is a quiet ode to resilience. The colour of wheat, it echoes the rhythm of the land, the pulse of seasons, and the enduring beauty of handmade form.

Styling Tip

Perfect on a mantle or shelf with native grasses for a sculptural, grounded display.

Vintage Salt Glaze Stoneware Pitcher

“Soft glaze, strong soul”

This tall pitcher, streaked with earthy glaze, holds the duality of strength and softness. Surrounded by white blooms, it becomes a shrine to serenity where light, clay, and nature commune.

Styling Tip

Let it stand solo on a windowsill with a single stem of wattle or eucalyptus for a minimalist nod to Australiana.

Vintage Soda Wash Stoneware Jug
Vintage Hemer Bud Vase

Vintage Pauline Hemer Bud Vase

“Branching stories, blooming joy”

Etched with native leaves, this vase sings of bushland tales and golden blooms. Flanked by wicker and wattle, it becomes a centrepiece of celebration, of life lived close to the land and heart.

Styling Tip

Style with vibrant florals and natural textures to create a joyful homage to the Australian landscape.

Vintage Hemer Bud Vase

Vintage Pauline Hemer Bud Vase

“Branching stories, blooming joy”

Etched with native leaves, this vase sings of bushland tales and golden blooms. Flanked by wicker and wattle, it becomes a centrepiece of celebration, of life lived close to the land and heart.

Styling Tip

Style with vibrant florals and natural textures to create a joyful homage to the Australian landscape.

Vintage Yarra Glen Pottery Jug

“Amber harvest, held in clay"

This honey-hued jug from Yarra Glen Pottery carries the golden glow of late afternoon fields. Its wheat-shaped markings echo the rhythm of rural life, sun on skin, soil underfoot, and stories poured from hand to hand. With its rounded body and earthy tones, it’s a vessel of both function and feeling, shaped by the quiet artistry of Australian studio pottery.

Styling Tip

Let it anchor a shelf or table with dried wattle or native grasses. Pair with linen and warm wood for a nostalgic nod to country kitchens and slow, sunlit mornings.

Vintage Yarra Glen Pottery Jug

© 2026 by MABELMOLLY

Adelaide, South Australia

ABN  59 180 434 653

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