Snowdrop Butterdish
Decorated Snowdrop Butterdish
Completely unique plates using foraged snowdrops from in my local landscape.
Hand thrown bell and slab made plate with snowdrop decoration using a buff stoneware.
Bell: 9cm tall x 14cm wide
Plate: 16.5cm
S N O W D R O P
Folklore
Snowdrops have long been symbols of hope, renewal, and the promise of brighter days. In folklore, they were believed to be sacred flowers, bringing protection against misfortune. Some traditions warned against bringing them indoors, as they were associated with the spirit world and seen as omens of change.
Medicinal
Snowdrops contain compounds that have been studied for their effects on the nervous system. Traditionally, they were used in herbal medicine for supporting memory and cognitive function. In modern research, galantamine—found in snowdrops—has been used in treatments for neurological conditions.
Time of Year
January – March
Snowdrops are among the first flowers to bloom at the end of winter, often pushing through frost and snow. Their delicate white petals mark the return of life to the earth, appearing in woodlands, hedgerows, and gardens before fading as spring takes hold.
Decorated Snowdrop Butterdish
Completely unique plates using foraged snowdrops from in my local landscape.
Hand thrown bell and slab made plate with snowdrop decoration using a buff stoneware.
Bell: 9cm tall x 14cm wide
Plate: 16.5cm
S N O W D R O P
Folklore
Snowdrops have long been symbols of hope, renewal, and the promise of brighter days. In folklore, they were believed to be sacred flowers, bringing protection against misfortune. Some traditions warned against bringing them indoors, as they were associated with the spirit world and seen as omens of change.
Medicinal
Snowdrops contain compounds that have been studied for their effects on the nervous system. Traditionally, they were used in herbal medicine for supporting memory and cognitive function. In modern research, galantamine—found in snowdrops—has been used in treatments for neurological conditions.
Time of Year
January – March
Snowdrops are among the first flowers to bloom at the end of winter, often pushing through frost and snow. Their delicate white petals mark the return of life to the earth, appearing in woodlands, hedgerows, and gardens before fading as spring takes hold.
Decorated Snowdrop Butterdish
Completely unique plates using foraged snowdrops from in my local landscape.
Hand thrown bell and slab made plate with snowdrop decoration using a buff stoneware.
Bell: 9cm tall x 14cm wide
Plate: 16.5cm
S N O W D R O P
Folklore
Snowdrops have long been symbols of hope, renewal, and the promise of brighter days. In folklore, they were believed to be sacred flowers, bringing protection against misfortune. Some traditions warned against bringing them indoors, as they were associated with the spirit world and seen as omens of change.
Medicinal
Snowdrops contain compounds that have been studied for their effects on the nervous system. Traditionally, they were used in herbal medicine for supporting memory and cognitive function. In modern research, galantamine—found in snowdrops—has been used in treatments for neurological conditions.
Time of Year
January – March
Snowdrops are among the first flowers to bloom at the end of winter, often pushing through frost and snow. Their delicate white petals mark the return of life to the earth, appearing in woodlands, hedgerows, and gardens before fading as spring takes hold.