Handmade stoneware mug by Doppiocotto, made by hand in London

Personalised Handmade Gift Ideas: Ceramics with Names, Initials and Dates

A personalised gift works best when it feels made for one person, and when it gets used rather than put in a drawer. Handmade ceramics tick both boxes. Doppiocotto makes one-of-a-kind stoneware mugs, espresso cups and plates by hand in its Waterloo studio, London SE1, and pieces can be personalised for life's milestones.

Personalised gift ideas by occasion

  • New baby: a keepsake mug or plate with the baby's name or birth date
  • Anniversaries: a matched pair of cups or mugs for the couple, with initials or the date they met
  • Weddings: favours and gifts for the couple; see our wedding gifts and tableware
  • Retirement and leaving gifts: a handmade mug or espresso set to remember the team by
  • Birthdays and thank-yous: a single piece or small set chosen around their favourite colours

What can be personalised?

Pieces can be personalised with names, initials or a special date, depending on the size of your order. Tell us who the gift is for and what you have in mind, and we'll confirm what's possible, from the form and glaze to the personal details, before ceramic artist Bora Cetin makes it by hand.

Why handmade makes a better personal gift

Every Doppiocotto piece is slab-built by hand and fired twice, so no two are exactly alike. The stoneware is food-safe, dishwasher-safe and microwave-safe, made to be used every day. It's the kind of gift that ends up as someone's favourite cup.

Allow time for making

Made-to-order pieces take time, so get in touch early, especially before Christmas or a fixed date like a birthday or anniversary. We'll confirm a timeline when you enquire.

Or make it yourself

For the most personal gift of all, make or paint a piece yourself at one of our pottery classes in London, or give a pottery class gift voucher so they can make their own.

Order a personalised gift

See our Personalised Handmade Gifts page, browse the handmade ceramics collection for ready-made pieces, or email hello@doppiocotto.com. For business orders, see corporate gifts.

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