Handcrafted soaps
Julie Darnat · Mirlo · the Loire region of France
Julie Darnat is the founder of Mirlo, a botanical skincare studio based in the Loire region of France. Working in small batches, she creates handcrafted soaps and skincare using the traditional cold process method and carefully selected botanical ingredients. Rooted in a close relationship with nature, her practice draws on locally sourced plants, organic oils, and time honoured techniques to create products that respect both the qualities of natural materials and the slower rhythms of handmade production.
Hand thrown in buff stoneware by Blue Firth in Nottingham, UK, the Kingfisher Mug features a mix of exterior glazes reminiscent of a kingfisher. Finished with a clear liner glaze inside, it explores colour and surface through layered glazes that shift subtly across the clay body.
Hand thrown in buff stoneware by Blue Firth in Nottingham, UK, the Kingfisher Plate features a mix of exterior glazes reminiscent of a kingfisher. Available in two forms, with cut outs or as an octagon, it highlights the relationship between glaze, form, and the natural warmth of buff stoneware.
Hand thrown in buff stoneware by Blue Firth in Nottingham, UK, the Cawley Dish features a distinctive chequered pattern glaze. The interplay of colour and repetition creates a surface that draws attention to the handmade nature of the piece.
Hand thrown in buff stoneware by Blue Firth in Nottingham, UK, the Harlequin Cup features a diamond pattern glaze beneath a transparent finish. Pattern and surface come together to create a piece that celebrates the expressive possibilities of clay and glaze.