Philippe Beltrando founded Barbotine potery at the foot of a hill overlooking Aubagne « to bring together my passions : the art of cooking, tableware and the earth arts ». Today, 37 years later, he and his team still throw and mould clay into classic Provençal wares such as these earth-enware bowls (from £17.80 each approx) and milk jugs (from £22 each approx). Ring 00 33 4 42 70 03 00 or visit barbotine.fr