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Artists Inspired by Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

Provence’s Artisan Treasures: Unearthing the Ceramics and Pottery Makers

October 9, 2024

Is there something in the Provencal air, in the water, or is it in the earth? Provence’s ceramics industry is a vibrant and integral part of the region’s cultural and economic landscape. It blends traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation, contributing significantly to local heritage and the economy. Below, we explore the history of ceramics and

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Visitor’s Guide: Ceramics and Pottery Artists in Provence

July 31, 2024

Provençal Ingredients Provence’s Mediterranean climate and fertile agricultural land are suitable for growing olives, lavender, a wide variety of produce, and grapes for winemaking. The soil varies throughout the region, with abundant clay (argile), which is likely why the area has so many artisan ceramic and pottery makers. Provence’s ceramics industry is a vibrant and

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Artists Inspired by Provence · Inspire · Sue Aran · Villages Towns and Cities

For Provencal Pottery Visit Caromb a Village in the Vaucluse

March 30, 2023

The village of Caromb in the Vaucluse is a place you pass through on your way to somewhere else. Caromb has a quiet mystique, and like many Provençal villages, it is bathed in the dappled light of ancient plane trees. According to local legends, Caromb was once the haven of alchemists, though today, the only

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

Discovering Provencal Pottery a Traditional Artisan Craft

September 16, 2019

Marie-Helene Beroit searches for small-batch handcrafted made-in-Provence goods for home decor and table settings. She selects only top-quality products and true artisans who are maintaining traditional crafts. The following article is a re-post of the original from Remember Provence on discovering Provencal pottery and ceramics creators in centres such as Vallauris and Moustiers-Sainte-Marie. In Provence,

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions

Vallauris the Centre for Pottery on the French Riviera

August 14, 2019

The following article is a re-post of the original written by Marie-Helene the owner of online boutique Remember Provence. She spends her days, filling orders for made-in-Provence artisan products that are shipped all over the world. When she is not busy packaging orders, Marie-Helene is searching the region for high-quality handcrafted goods. One great example

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

Understanding Provencal Ceramics and Pottery a Guide

June 21, 2019

The following article is a re-post of the original from online retailer Remember Provence. Owner Marie-Helene Beroit put together the following reference guide for understanding the primary differences between Provencal ceramics and pottery. Origins of Ceramics Are ceramics and pottery interchangeable? The word ceramics comes from the Greek “keramos,” which means clay. The term is

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Barefoot Blogger · Explore · Road Trips South of France

Oh La La! Visit San Quentin la Poterie and its Pottery

August 23, 2017

Imagine a little village in the south of France where the main industries are farming and pottery. Can you think of a place that is more “down to earth?” (Pun intended!) Friday is market day in San Quentin la Poterie. It’s only a few miles down the road from Uzes and it’s getting to be

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