The story begins in the early 1930s when two schoolteachers, Sylvia Packard and Rosalind Ord, found that their mutual interest in painting ceramic tiles could earn them a living. In 1936 the Packard and Ord partnership, using the hallmark 'P&O', began production in Barnfield, Marlborough, specialising in commissions and giftware.
Queen Mary and Fortnum and Mason were regular customers, and examples can still be found today in the V&A, private collections and, of course, on walls across the world. The Second World War brought an abrupt halt. When the war ended, an ageing Miss Packard sold her share of the partnership to Hugh Robb, grandfather of the current Managing Director, Jamie Robb.
Queen Mary and Fortnum and Mason were regular customers, and examples can still be found today in the V&A, private collections and, of course, on walls across the world. The Second World War brought an abrupt halt. When the war ended, an ageing Miss Packard sold her share of the partnership to Hugh Robb, grandfather of the current Managing Director, Jamie Robb.
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Introducing Ettie - a wonderfully intricate, vintage-inspired relief design on our rustic artisan biscuit. Each tile is decorated by hand by a member of our talented team of artists at our studio in Marlborough. Scallops have a pretty delicacy about them, creating an elegant pattern of soft, looping curves.
Discover a world of gorgeous handmade wall tiles with colours so deep you'll want to dive in. Every colour we offer is created from scratch using our own secret recipes and a mix of precious metals and other fine ingredients. The results are unique and simply beautiful, from subtle creams and greys to vibrant turquoises and wine-reds - and all in an extraordinary range of shapes and sizes to suit your home.
Our range of stunning Italian porcelain tiles is made from fine porcelain clay into a variety of utterly realistic stone and wood finishes. These premium tiles offer remarkable surface detail and mimic the texture and character of real stone without the fuss. These impeccably made tiles provide beautiful light reflection and wonderful movement of colour.
If you are seeking to bring individuality and artistry to your home, look no further than our range of hand painted tiles. Each artisan wall tile is painted by hand onto raw glaze using the classic Majolica technique, and then individually signed by the artist who painted it. Our hand painted ceramic tiles are ideal for your kitchen, bathroom or fireplace surround.
We believe the kitchen is the beating heart of the home, and our hand made kitchen wall tiles provide an inspiring range of ways to decorate and enhance the space. From richly coloured glazes to artisanal, stylish and rustic-styled painted tiles, you can create your own unique look, whether it's cutting edge contemporary or a warming traditional style.
