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.
Rounded pitcher handmade in Aubagne, southern France by artisans at Poterie Barbotine. Inspired by a piece of pottery found during excavations in the old medieval quarter in Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume. Hand-thrown from earthenware with a lipped rim and hand-pulled handle, then finished with a marbled slip pattern that varies from piece to piece.
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Earthenware. Dishwasher and microwave safe.
Made in France.
Approx. H18cm, volume 1.5L.
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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.