Objects and crafts: care in the hand
At Apoticari, objects are as important as formulas. Because a ritual is experienced with the hands, with the eyes, over time. Our ceramic soap dishes and gua sha are not simple accessories: they are unique pieces, crafted one by one by artisan ceramicists in Auvergne. Designed to last, to accompany daily care gestures, they embody a return to the earth, to matter, to the essential.
Model, dry, cook, glaze
Each object is made in small batches, by hand, according to ancestral know-how. The terracotta is first modeled, slowly shaped, then left to dry in the open air. Then comes the first firing—the “biscuit”—at over 900°C. Once the piece has solidified, the glaze is applied: a delicate, precise gesture, which will give the object its soft shine, its smooth texture, its slightly irregular shade. A second firing fixes the whole, revealing the piece in its final state, both raw and refined.
No two pieces are identical. The imprint of the hand remains visible, the craftsman's gesture can be read in the shape, in the enamel, in the curve. It is this living imperfection that we love: it tells of a direct link between the material, the gesture, and the use.
Useful, sensitive and durable objects
The glazed ceramic soap dish was designed to hold our cold-process soaps. Its simple, slightly curved shape allows water to drain, extending the life of the soap. The gua sha , meanwhile, revisits a traditional massage tool, in a handcrafted, sensory version, designed for the body. Its slightly cool mineral touch hugs the curves of the skin. It invites you to slow down, smooth, and massage carefully, when getting out of the bath or during treatment.
Anchoring beauty in gesture
Working with local artisans is a given for us. This means supporting living know-how, promoting short supply chains, and giving meaning to each step—from the earth to the ritual. Our objects are designed as care companions: simple, fair, both functional and beautiful. They are part of an approach to beauty where we take our time, where we touch the material, where every detail counts.
A return to the land. A way of life, in the palm of your hand.
