Holy water fonts were once a feature of almost every Irish home, a small gesture of blessing at the door, part of the daily rhythm of life. They fell out of fashion, but many people still feel something when they see one. These fonts bring that tradition back in a way that feels right for today, no devotional imagery, just the wild beauty of Ireland’s wild flowers.

 This font is decorated with the red poppy, the cailleach dhearg also known as the Witches Flower. Painted in vivid red underglaze and finished with a glossy transparent glaze.

Handbuilt from stoneware clay in Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare, with my hidden ladybird tucked among the blooms. Equally at home on a wall as a piece of ceramic art as it is holding holy water by the door. 

Handbuilt from stoneware clay in Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare. Each piece is made to order just for you, please allow around 4 weeks for delivery.

Dimensions: 15cm x 8cm x 4cm