Lifestyle brand Wedgwood is launching the Blue Bird collection in honour of the 250th anniversary of Wedgwood’s Queen’s Ware. Originally called ‘creamware’, the cream-coloured ceramic body was renamed ‘Queen’s Ware’ when Josiah Wedgwood was appointed ‘Potter to Her Majesty the Queen’ in 1766. Wedgwood received this honour following his delivery of Queen Charlotte’s ‘complete set of tea things’, which he mastered in 1765.
To mark this significant milestone, Wedgwood is introducing the historically symbolic Blue Bird collection that brings together the famous Queen’s Ware body with expressive floral designs and bird motifs. The floral pattern and bird motif are both inspired by archive design taken from the first series of Wedgwood pattern books, dating from the 18th century. They have been redrawn for today to suit the relaxed, casual style of the collection.
Inspired by Wedgwood’s impressive design archive, each piece in the collection features a decorative backstamp with the archive blue bird symbol at its centre.
The warm body colour and on-trend blue pattern, comprised of beautiful shades of soft blue, cerulean, aqua, sapphire and indigo, makes for a unique yet functional everyday collection that is perfect for modern living. From 16-piece place settings, serviceware and teaware, the dishwasher and microwave safe tableware adds classic Wedgwood elegance and style to every-day dining.
In honour of Wedgwood’s history and the premise for the collection, Blue Bird features a full teaware range comprised of refined pieces, including a teapot, teacup and saucer, cream and sugar set, mugs and more. Each piece features the timeless Blue Bird symbol and designs fashioned with the exotic yet warm array of blue tones to add expressive elegance and flair to any tea occasion.
Packaged in Wedgwood’s iconic blue box with a decorative wrap band, the Blue Bird collection is the perfect gifting solution. A 16 piece set retails for $599, bowl and teapot both retail for $149 each.
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