Poterie Barbotine Ceramics
Ceramic tableware handmade in Aubagne, southern France by artisans at Poterie Barbotine. Hand-thrown from earthenware, each piece is finished with a marbled slip pattern that varies from piece to piece, making each unique.
Pouring bowl handmade in Aubagne, southern France by artisans at Poterie Barbotine. Inspired by classic Provencal ceramics, it is hand-thrown from locally sourced clay, then finished with a glazed interior and rim and an unglazed exterior. Suitable for food prep or serving, each varies slightly in shape and colour.
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Earthenware. Dishwasher and microwave safe.
Made in France.
Each ceramic piece has been thrown or pressed and glazed by hand. Due to the handmade nature, there may be pleasing variations and irregularities in colour, size and shape.
Approx. D 20cm.
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Preserving Provençal Craft at Poterie Barbotine
“In Provence, pottery is a part of our decor and environment,” says Nadège Arniaud, co-owner of Poterie Barbotine. “But it’s not only an object. It is a reminder of the past.”
Based in a workshop in Aubagne, the epicentre of Provençal pottery-making since the 18th century, Nadège and her team of dedicated artisans create hand-thrown clay vessels inspired by traditional ceramics. When the weather allows, the potters let the pieces dry in the open air before applying the glaze and firing them in the kiln.
Some of the bowls for TOAST feature a striking marbled effect, known as ‘jaspé’. A slip glaze is applied using a method dating back to the 15th century. “It’s a gestural technique where the colours are layered and mixed, forming abstract patterns,” explains Nadège.