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Provencal colours and lifestyle. Sabine Stenert and Jean Claude Hautin, two artists who have been working under the name Tamba Poteries for 10 years, set up their studio in an old limestone plant, where they found ample space to create their powerful ceramics. The objects are either hand-made or wheel- thrown. The earth they use contains plenty of fire clay, which gives the pots their unique authenticity. First, the articles are dried and then burnt at 1000o C in a special kiln that the artists have constructed themselves and that measures 2 m3. They place the objects in the kiln together with special green plants that react with clay when burnt. Although the plants burn completely, they leave behind unusual impressions on the pots. Each burning brings new surprises and each piece is unique. The pots are extremely resistant to frost due to a very high aluminium content in the clay. The pots can be planted immediately and with time they acquire a beautiful patina. For planting purposes a hole can be made in the bottom of the pot, upon which a layer of pebble stone is laid and, on top of it, the soil. Whether planted or just a decoration, these pots with their exceptionally simple beauty cannot but charm everyone. Idea and design:
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