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The Herb Cottage -- Presented by All Hallows Guild, Stewards to the Gardens and Grounds of Washington National Cathedral, since 1916

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Use the symbols below to easily find gifts:

• Cathedral specific • Handmade

• Fairtrade • American-made

New Merchandise for Autumn and Winter!

On Display Now in The Herb Cottage!

Our little shop is flooded with beautiful
and reasonably priced pieces in inviting colors.
The photos on this page show a small
sampling of our items for the home.

Nativities

Honoring the Birth of Christ through Art

Washington National Cathedral is a natural choice for collectors looking for nativities, and The Herb Cottage is no exception. We offer sets year-round, specializing in handmade and Fairtrade. Example sets include a pewter nativity from Canada, a brush art set from the Phillipines, hand-carved and hand-painted Peruvian and Mexican sets, a whimsical Chilean set made from marbles, as well as nativities from Thailand, Africa, and other regions. We also feature a replica of American sculptor George Carruth's nativity boss stone -- the original is in the Cathedral. Availability varies; please visit the shop for more information.

Top: Brushkin nativity from the Phillipines.
Bottom: Example of a hand-carved stone nativity.

All-Occasion Ceramics

Style for Everyday & Holidays

Our expanded ceramic houseware and giftware selection features both fine and affordable pieces for any home. Customers are often delighted by our selection of pitchers, dessert dishes, sugar & creamer sets, and especially our salt & pepper shakers. When appropriate, we are happy to special order additional pieces to complete sets for our customers.

Above: An Autumnal pattern by Fitz & Floyd.
Left: We feature a wide selection in Grassland Roads' popular Avignon pattern and matching accessories.

Italian Handpainted Ceramics

European Elegance

Our selection of fine Italian handpainted ceramics are brought to us directly from the factory in Vietri, Italy. We have everyday serving pieces as well as meticulously painted pieces for display.

As our inventory is always changing, please visit us to view our prices and selection.

Much Ado about Blue & White

Classic Colors & Classic Style

A perpetual favorite, the soothing combination of
blue and white continues to delight. We offer a
wide selection of painted ceramics of Asian design,
including traditional Chinese and contemporary
Japanese patterns.

We regularly carry blue & white lamps, pitchers, small plates and dishes, decorative bowls, and trays. We may also have casseroles, vases, decorative animals, plus other pieces.

Please visit the shop to view our entire selection.

Top, L to R:Rooster canisters, wooden tray, cachepot
Middle: Glass tray, pitchers, decorative bird, ginger jar, small dishes, casserole, plates, glass bird lamp
Bottom: Table lamp, punch bowl, ceramic tray, bowl, small lamp, and assorted small dishes

Lamps

Lighting for
Every Room

We are pleased to offer a variety of stylish, functional, reasonably priced table lamps for home or office.

Some examples of our lamps. Please visit the shop to view our current selection.

Candles & Bobèche

Set the Mood

Come in to see our lovely glass bobèche, American- and German-made candles, candle snuffers and sharpeners, and other accessories.

Bobèche: $3.95

Clockwise from top: Leather-trimmed tray, wine coaster, and pitcher (no longer available); oval handle tray; large rectangle tray; oval handle tray; small square dish; narrow ribbed tray; footed bowl.

Aluminum Serving Pieces

Modern, Stylish, Tarnish-Free

Aluminum offers the shine of metal without the cost of silver or the weight of pewter. It is food safe and wears well. Please come in to view our full selection.