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Faïence
The town of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, two hours east of Avignon, produces the best-known pottery, with a signature style of white glaze over red clay with polychrome designs that feature revolutionary slogans. You'll also see mixed-clay faïence, ocher-glazed earthenware, and Art Deco–style plates. The reasonably priced Vallauris faïence pottery has a bright, contemporary look, with a retro edge that includes fish motifs.
Wrought iron
This material, a legacy of 17th- and 18th-century Spanish ironmongers who migrated north, adorns homes throughout Provence. Look for rustic lanterns, candelabras, weather vanes, whimsical door knockers, and, if you're willing to ship your finds, garden furniture.
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