ÈREITÀ VASE

This vase represents an encounter between three materials rooted in the history of Marseille and its surroundings: clay, rope, and aluminum.
Each one carries a memory of the region—whether through craftsmanship, usage, or natural resources—and invites reflection on how these inheritances endure, adapt, or transform over time.

The body of the vase is made of clay, shaped by slip casting in a complex mold designed to reveal the technical precision of the process. This work was carried out in collaboration with EmiCeram, a ceramicist based in L’Estaque (Marseille).

The rope comes from the last artisanal rope-making workshop in the region. While its main activity now focuses on buying and reselling, certain practices—such as natural pine tar treatment of hemp ropes for ship caulking or custom rope production—still call upon inherited tools and gestures. Here, the rope connects a centuries-old maritime story with the necessary adaptation that allows a craft to continue.

A raw aluminum tube completes the piece, nodding to a major industrial past. Provence was once a global center for aluminum production, fueled by bauxite mining in Les Baux-de-Provence. Left unaltered, this element functions as a single-stem vase that can be paired with the main piece to create a more open floral composition.

Self initiated
Availability : Dorati Marseille, Good Design Store, Canopée Marseille or direct order.
Year : 2025
In collaboration with EmiCeram