The earthenware
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Discover the earthenware of Moustiers
 Today,
and since the 17th century, Moustiers is the capital
of earthenware. Here they started with the blue decoration,
because Louis XIV had forbidden silver-plate, and also
to imitate the decoration of Chinese porcelain. Nothing
can be more refined than these display dishes plats
where each affirmed his standing. In all, the most important
thing is the quality of the clay, and above all, the
talent of the painters.
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From
that come splendid pieces of work, some put to surprising
use, such as a glass cooler for serving wine, and all
made with the delicacy of a lacemaker. And we are not
talking just about old, obscure objects : everything
is still made in this day and age, like the pottery,
and these marvels are not just sold in Moustiers, but
in Apt, done with a marbled effect from a mix of clays,
and in Marseille where you will find dishes and fruit
with an appearance larger than life ! |
© Textes : Bernard Duplessy. Photos : Camille Moirenc
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