Why Choose Ceramic Mugs?
Ceramic jugs are wonderfully versatile, bringing together practical everyday use and decorative appeal. A small creamer can brighten a morning coffee tray, while a larger jug can be used for water, juice, flowers or as a colourful centrepiece on the dining table.
Our collection is led by Portuguese makers, with a wide selection of Glug Jugs and Musango striped jugs in different colours and sizes. Glug Jugs are instantly recognisable for their playful fish-shaped form and the distinctive glugging sound they make when water is poured. Available in a broad choice of colours, they are practical serving jugs, decorative objects and collectable pieces all in one.
Musango jugs offer a different look, combining cheerful stripes with relaxed, contemporary shapes. Our collection includes both small creamers and larger jugs, making it easy to choose a practical size for milk, sauces, water, juice or flowers. Their bold colour combinations are ideal for mixing with patterned table linens, handmade ceramics and coloured glassware.
For something more luxurious and sculptural, our selected Bordallo Pinheiro jugs celebrate the expressive forms, rich glazes and nature-inspired designs for which the celebrated Portuguese ceramic house is known. These statement pieces are beautiful enough to display even when they are not in use.
The collection is completed by a small selection of Cornishware jugs, bringing timeless British stripes and familiar kitchen character to the range.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are ceramic jugs dishwasher safe?
Dishwasher suitability varies between brands and designs. Please check the care information on the individual product page. Handwashing is often the gentlest option for highly detailed, hand-finished or decorative ceramic jugs.
Are ceramic jugs microwave safe?
Microwave suitability depends on the individual collection. Please refer to the care instructions on the relevant product page before placing a ceramic jug in the microwave.
What is a Glug Jug?
A Glug Jug is a fish-shaped ceramic jug that makes a distinctive glugging sound as liquid is poured. Our Glug Jugs are made in Portugal and are available in a wide choice of colours and sizes.
What sizes of Musango jugs do you sell?
Our Musango collection includes small creamers and larger ceramic jugs. The creamers are ideal for milk, cream and sauces, while the larger designs can be used for water, juice, flowers or decorative display.
Can ceramic jugs be used as vases?
Yes. Many ceramic jugs make beautiful vases for fresh flowers, foliage or dried stems. Larger Musango, Glug and Bordallo Pinheiro jugs are particularly effective as colourful table or kitchen displays.
Where are your ceramic jugs made?
Most of the ceramic jugs in this collection are made in Portugal, including our Glug Jugs, Musango and Bordallo Pinheiro designs. Our Cornishware collection brings a classic British influence to the range.
Do ceramic jugs make good gifts?
Yes. Ceramic jugs are practical, decorative and easy to enjoy throughout the home. A colourful creamer makes a thoughtful smaller present, while a sculptural Bordallo Pinheiro or Glug Jug creates a memorable wedding, birthday or house warming gift.
More About Ceramic Jugs
Ceramic jugs have long been essential pieces in the kitchen and dining room, traditionally used for serving water, milk, cream and other drinks. Today, their purpose extends far beyond the practical. A beautifully shaped jug can become a vase, utensil holder, table centrepiece or decorative object that remains on display throughout the year.
At Tallulah Fox, our ceramic jug collection brings together several distinctive styles. Glug Jugs form a major part of the range, offering playful fish-shaped designs in a generous choice of colours. Their unusual shape and characteristic sound give them an instantly recognisable personality, while their usefulness as both serving vessels and vases has helped make them enduringly popular.
Musango jugs bring colour through bold stripes and relaxed forms. Available as both small creamers and larger jugs, they work beautifully across breakfast tables, afternoon tea trays and informal dining settings. Their lively colour combinations make them easy to mix with plain or patterned ceramics rather than requiring a perfectly matching table service.
Our carefully selected Bordallo Pinheiro jugs sit at the more decorative and luxurious end of the collection. Inspired by nature and created with richly textured surfaces and expressive glazes, these are sculptural pieces that make a strong visual statement. They can be used for serving or flowers but are equally appealing displayed simply for their craftsmanship and design.
Cornishware introduces a classic British note with its familiar striped decoration. Although it represents a smaller part of the collection, its timeless appearance complements both traditional kitchens and more colourful contemporary interiors.
Whether you are choosing a small jug for cream, a generous water jug for the dining table or a decorative piece for flowers and display, our collection celebrates ceramics that combine usefulness, colour and individual character. If you would like more information about ceramics click this link to the V & A Museum
Why We Love Our Ceramic Jugs
We love the variety within this collection. Glug Jugs bring humour, colour and a distinctive sound, Musango offers cheerful stripes in useful everyday sizes and Bordallo Pinheiro creates exceptional statement pieces with real sculptural presence. Even the smallest creamer can add personality to a table, while a larger jug can completely transform a shelf, dresser or flower arrangement.
Styling Tip
Mix striped Musango jugs with plain plates and coloured glassware for a relaxed table, or group several Glug Jugs in different sizes and colours to create a playful display. Let a decorative Bordallo Pinheiro jug stand alone as a statement piece, or fill it with simple seasonal foliage so its sculptural form remains the focus.
Ceramic jugs are wonderfully versatile, bringing together practical everyday use and decorative appeal. A small creamer can brighten a morning coffee tray, while a larger jug can be used for water, juice, flowers or as a colourful centrepiece on the dining table.
Our collection is led by Portuguese makers, with a wide selection of Glug Jugs and Musango striped jugs in different colours and sizes. Glug Jugs are instantly recognisable for their playful fish-shaped form and the distinctive glugging sound they make when water is poured. Available in a broad choice of colours, they are practical serving jugs, decorative objects and collectable pieces all in one.
Musango jugs offer a different look, combining cheerful stripes with relaxed, contemporary shapes. Our collection includes both small creamers and larger jugs, making it easy to choose a practical size for milk, sauces, water, juice or flowers. Their bold colour combinations are ideal for mixing with patterned table linens, handmade ceramics and coloured glassware.
For something more luxurious and sculptural, our selected Bordallo Pinheiro jugs celebrate the expressive forms, rich glazes and nature-inspired designs for which the celebrated Portuguese ceramic house is known. These statement pieces are beautiful enough to display even when they are not in use.
The collection is completed by a small selection of Cornishware jugs, bringing timeless British stripes and familiar kitchen character to the range.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are ceramic jugs dishwasher safe?
Dishwasher suitability varies between brands and designs. Please check the care information on the individual product page. Handwashing is often the gentlest option for highly detailed, hand-finished or decorative ceramic jugs.
Are ceramic jugs microwave safe?
Microwave suitability depends on the individual collection. Please refer to the care instructions on the relevant product page before placing a ceramic jug in the microwave.
What is a Glug Jug?
A Glug Jug is a fish-shaped ceramic jug that makes a distinctive glugging sound as liquid is poured. Our Glug Jugs are made in Portugal and are available in a wide choice of colours and sizes.
What sizes of Musango jugs do you sell?
Our Musango collection includes small creamers and larger ceramic jugs. The creamers are ideal for milk, cream and sauces, while the larger designs can be used for water, juice, flowers or decorative display.
Can ceramic jugs be used as vases?
Yes. Many ceramic jugs make beautiful vases for fresh flowers, foliage or dried stems. Larger Musango, Glug and Bordallo Pinheiro jugs are particularly effective as colourful table or kitchen displays.
Where are your ceramic jugs made?
Most of the ceramic jugs in this collection are made in Portugal, including our Glug Jugs, Musango and Bordallo Pinheiro designs. Our Cornishware collection brings a classic British influence to the range.
Do ceramic jugs make good gifts?
Yes. Ceramic jugs are practical, decorative and easy to enjoy throughout the home. A colourful creamer makes a thoughtful smaller present, while a sculptural Bordallo Pinheiro or Glug Jug creates a memorable wedding, birthday or house warming gift.
More About Ceramic Jugs
Ceramic jugs have long been essential pieces in the kitchen and dining room, traditionally used for serving water, milk, cream and other drinks. Today, their purpose extends far beyond the practical. A beautifully shaped jug can become a vase, utensil holder, table centrepiece or decorative object that remains on display throughout the year.
At Tallulah Fox, our ceramic jug collection brings together several distinctive styles. Glug Jugs form a major part of the range, offering playful fish-shaped designs in a generous choice of colours. Their unusual shape and characteristic sound give them an instantly recognisable personality, while their usefulness as both serving vessels and vases has helped make them enduringly popular.
Musango jugs bring colour through bold stripes and relaxed forms. Available as both small creamers and larger jugs, they work beautifully across breakfast tables, afternoon tea trays and informal dining settings. Their lively colour combinations make them easy to mix with plain or patterned ceramics rather than requiring a perfectly matching table service.
Our carefully selected Bordallo Pinheiro jugs sit at the more decorative and luxurious end of the collection. Inspired by nature and created with richly textured surfaces and expressive glazes, these are sculptural pieces that make a strong visual statement. They can be used for serving or flowers but are equally appealing displayed simply for their craftsmanship and design.
Cornishware introduces a classic British note with its familiar striped decoration. Although it represents a smaller part of the collection, its timeless appearance complements both traditional kitchens and more colourful contemporary interiors.
Whether you are choosing a small jug for cream, a generous water jug for the dining table or a decorative piece for flowers and display, our collection celebrates ceramics that combine usefulness, colour and individual character. If you would like more information about ceramics click this link to the V & A Museum
Why We Love Our Ceramic Jugs
We love the variety within this collection. Glug Jugs bring humour, colour and a distinctive sound, Musango offers cheerful stripes in useful everyday sizes and Bordallo Pinheiro creates exceptional statement pieces with real sculptural presence. Even the smallest creamer can add personality to a table, while a larger jug can completely transform a shelf, dresser or flower arrangement.
Styling Tip
Mix striped Musango jugs with plain plates and coloured glassware for a relaxed table, or group several Glug Jugs in different sizes and colours to create a playful display. Let a decorative Bordallo Pinheiro jug stand alone as a statement piece, or fill it with simple seasonal foliage so its sculptural form remains the focus.