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Iris
Iris from Woods is another take on the Beryl Ware design classic from the forties. This simple pale blue utility earthenware was popular in homes as well as village halls, but was not produced in the same quantities as Beryl. The love of vintage pastels has made Iris a popular choice.
Wartime shortages decried that design should be simple and use as few resources as possible. So the clean lines of Iris are only broken up by ribbed bands that give it is distinctive feel.
The range was very comprehensive, with cups and saucers being produced in large tea size, coffee and espresso. Plates were produced for lunch, dinner, salads, tea and sides. Coffee and tea pots came in different sizes and were complemented by jugs, sugar bowls and serving plates.
We have also been lucky to secure some brand new Iris which had lain undiscovered in a potteries warehouse for decades.
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