Burt Shavitz

Burt Shavitz was a renowned American artisan, ceramicist, and founder of Burt’s Bees, celebrated for his handcrafted work inspired by nature and rural life in Maine. A former New York photojournalist turned maker, Shavitz embodied the spirit of sustainable craftsmanship—creating pottery and objects infused with organic form, natural texture, and quiet authenticity. His pieces reflect a timeless, back-to-the-land philosophy rooted in simplicity, imperfection, and integrity—an ethos that continues to inspire modern design lovers drawn to handmade ceramics, honest materials, and the enduring beauty of a life well made.