Home decoration and garden stores Ariège

The shop offers a wide range of products made from donkey milk, some of which are Ecocert licensed. 13 varieties of soap, handmade by a soap maker from Ardèche, with original fragrances such as oatmeal, cinnamon, cucumber ... shampoos, creams for the face, toilet milks or shower, creams for the face or body ... and also discover the delicious candy. Because donkey milk facilitates digestion and is particularly rich in minerals and vitamins.

Marie-Line Baschieri's workshop in Barjac, in the Ariège region of France, produces enameled and turned stoneware dishes that are as useful as they are pleasant. Making small series, the pieces of the craftswoman are guaranteed without lead, to ensure a daily culinary use. Marie-Line's creations are distinguished by her Mocha Tea technique. A decoration with engobes using the principle of diffusion of the drop of ink in water. The pieces offer an organic decoration, where everyone will recognize here a fern, there a coral or a tree.

Enter the world of Terranova where the stoneware sculptures illustrating the fauna and flora, highlight the aesthetics and culture of the first peoples. The pieces are made of colored stoneware using different techniques (modeling, throwing, etc.), then fired in oxidation between 1250°C and 1280°C. The ceramic objects and pieces created by Terranova are both unique, utilitarian and decorative. If you would like to learn the various modeling and stamping techniques, you can attend pottery and ceramic creation workshops.

Jean-Paul Tisseyre, "meilleur ouvrier de France" in 2007, has become one of the finest craftsmen in his field. He applies his know-how to two registered trademarks (Tisseyre and Montségur France), and designs and manufactures mainly one-off pieces or small series (folding or fixed knives for hiking, hunting, the table or the kitchen), characterized by their originality and the high quality of the materials used. He attracts many collectors, who travel all the way to Ariège to have a knife made to measure.

At the foot of the Pyrenees, in the town of Foix, La Papoterie opens the doors of its workshop. Here, utilitarian stoneware pottery is made entirely by hand. These are unique pieces. They are functional, utilitarian and original. Integral to your everyday life, La Papoterie's creations are part of an eco-responsible approach. Hand-crafted objects based on pottery traditions. Cécile Bouyge works in Saint-en-Puisaye stoneware, and uses local raw materials to produce her glazes.

The Georgette is a hybrid fork, knife and spoon designed by Jean-Louis Orengo. This aesthetically successful all-rounder slices, spreads, picks and picks. Cut from thick, food-grade stainless steel, La Georgette comes in a range of finishes: shiny, matt, silver-plated metal, black titanium, gold or bronze. There's even a version for left-handers! Many chefs have adopted it, including Alain Ducasse and Hélène Darroze. This year, Le George appeared: a prehistoric double-edged knife!

Bonni chose glass at the age of 18, fascinated by the light and transparency offered by the material, with a passion for painting and drawing, creation and custom work, and the union between arts and crafts and construction. The Bonni & Cla workshop was born in 2016, Bonni for the artisan glassmaker and Cla for the workshop. Here, she creates bespoke stained glass, restores church windows and designs decorative objects.

The house of Savignac dates back to the second half of the 18th century. The ancestors of the family were master cutlers and made capuchin knives, traditional, simple knives that were widely used at the time. Nowadays, the capucin has evolved and has become an exclusive model, called the "Ariège". All the production is local. The handles can be made of ivory or deer antlers or stabilized mammoth bone. All these models are prized by collectors. Discover the shop or order online on the website. Opposite, the shop dedicated to gift ideas.

Everyone knows the Savignac cutlery... well, it's right across the street! The building has a crazy charm, at the same time modern, retro and medieval. The window is masterful and the interior is dominated by a beautiful glass roof in the pure spirit of the Roaring Twenties. You have to go downstairs to dive into a medieval vaulted cellar that reminds us of the medieval roots of Foix. Everything is tastefully decorated, up to the level of the objects proposed and dedicated to the arts of the table. Quality rhymes with originality. There is an incredible choice of articles and accessories for the house and the decoration.

Art cutler, "Meilleur Ouvrier de France". Handcrafted knives for collection, hunting, folding, pocket, horn handle, ivory, carbon steel or stainless steel blade. He has won numerous awards at major cutlery shows. Among his creations, the Montségur folding knife with horn handle is worth mentioning. The knives can be made to order, in the materials of your choice. A successful marriage of the useful and the beautiful!

After a trip to Guatemala, it was Mexican glass artist Juan Villatoro who passed on to Florence Ferrié his passion and innovative, ecological stained glass technique. Now based in the Ariège region of France, Florence Ferrié creates unique, ecological creations from glass, recycled glass and paper, which can be seen in her gallery and boutique. Florence can also tailor her creations to your tastes, and offers introductory courses for young and old all year round.

Created in the mid-1990s, the Scop, which specializes in organic cotton bedding, has experienced rapid growth. The company, whose workshops are located in Saint-Jean-de-Verges, has succeeded in imposing its vision of made in France as far as Paris. The company offers mattresses, under-mattresses and over-mattresses, comforters and pillows... Organic cotton sleeping bags, massage mattresses, yoga mats and cushions complete the catalog of this socially responsible company that favors its employees and its work tool.

Trained by a Meilleur Ouvrier de France, Thomas Fronteau works in the heart of the town and creates unique pieces of cutlery. Folding and fixed art knives, kitchen knives and the jewel of his creations: the Fébus in homage to the Count of Foix who lived in Mazères. All his creations are stamped with the emblem of Mazères: "the hand armed to serve you" and you can also have them personalised with an engraving. He also offers a sharpening service

The Americans have their Silicon Valley, but the Ariège has its Silicorne Valley! Since 2013 in Bélesta, a small artisanal workshop perpetuates an ancient tradition of the Hers Valley. They make objects out of cow horn, handmade with care and love; boxes and containers made of horn and wood, jewelry, key rings, magnets, picks, objects for the table or the office, craftsmen tools... Arielle and Jean will warmly welcome you in their workshop-boutique and will show you the steps of the horn work.

Anthony and Catherine have their heads in the stars, or perhaps in Greek mythology, the Pleiades being the seven daughters of Atlas and Pleioné. This boutique smells of tradition, transmission, know-how and love of a job well done. That's why this establishment is more than just a shop; it's a workshop that welcomes artists and craftsmen. You'll be delighted by the products of the Ariège region, and you're sure to fall in love with the objects made from wool, clay, leather or glass..

Au Fil Du Cadre is a framing store located in Pamiers. The store offers an in-store buying service, as well as custom framing for all kinds of artworks. The store also offers artwork for sale, including posters, reproductions and original works. They work with local artists and offer free estimates before any work is carried out. Au Fil Du Cadre also offers art display equipment such as picture rails and anti-theft systems.