Robert Gordon Cat's Pyjamas Travel Cup – Sage & Blush 350ml

Robert Gordon have been making pottery in Australia since 1945, and the Cat's Pyjamas range is where they let the brush loose — tartan, stripes and gingham check applied by hand across the whole piece, then repeated inside so the pattern greets you when the coffee's gone.

Sage and blush is the quietest design in the range: a soft grey-green check warmed with dusty pink. It reads as considered rather than loud, which is why it's the one people buy for someone else.

The travel cup takes 350ml — a large takeaway — with a silicone grip band that stays cool in the hand. The tapered top section is the drinking rim itself: there is no removable lid, which is what keeps the form clean and means there is nothing to misplace. Because each piece is painted individually, no two are identical.

• Capacity: 350ml
• Material: Durable high-fired stoneware
• Design: Lidless — the tapered top is the drinking rim
• Grip: Silicone band
• Finish: Hand-painted inside and out
• Colour: Sage & blush check
• Care: Microwave and dishwasher safe
• Best for: coffee, tea, desk and everyday rituals

Shop this piece online or visit House of Dudley in Parkside, Adelaide. Fast Australia-wide delivery available.