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Any of these would be a welcome gift for an old-house friend or for an artful home . . . including your own.

- Mary Ellen Polson

1. RIBBONS AND RAINBOWS

The 6 x 8 Saguaro tile is based on a 1927 illustration by Frank Lloyd Wright, which was never published. The tile is 5/8 thick and has a notch at the back for hanging. Tile alone: $160. Easels: $19 to $22. In a quarter-sawn oak frame: $268. Motawi, [phone], motawi.com

2. PENNY BRIGHT

The perennially popular Celtic, Snowdrop, and Step vases are shown in this historic pottery’s new iridescent Copper glaze, which often exhibits unusual blue-greyflashing. Smallest: 6 high (Snowdrop). Tallest: 9 (Step). $170 to $270. Pewabic, [phone], pewabic.org

3. LUSTER VASE

Shown in Luster Pottery Green, these vases are hand-thrown and hand-painted with a custom metallic glaze, undergoing multiple firings to achieve the jewel-like surface effect. Most luster vases are available in three sizes. A 9 vase similar to the one shown costs $180. Hog Hill Pottery [phone], hoghillpottery.com