English ceramic artists use political themes on ceramics

The distinctive blue and white of the willow pattern - a Chinese inspired design developed by english ceramic artists and found on tableware throughout the World.

However look closer at this particular China and you may notice a few subtle differences. In amongst the tranquil birds and weeping willows you'll see storm clouds brewing over Britain, westminster's big ben falling over and the 12 stars of the EU flag reconfiguring.

This is what the designer Harriet Coles is calling Brexit ware - a range of pottery she created following Britain's referendum on membership of the EU which resulted in the decision to leave.