Pattern'No one understands pattern and design quite like Emma. This gem of a book celebrates her passion for British ceramics, her beautiful design and joyful patterns.' Kirstie Allsopp Creativity, collaboration, inspiration Emma Bridgewater's patterns are as quintessentially British as marmalade on toast and they have made her distinctive homewares best sellers across the world. Her inspiration is often deeply personal a plate of her mother's, a favourite

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