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Have you ever heard of the pumi?
A pumo is popular symbol of good luck in Grottaglie and more in general in the region of Puglia. Every family celebration and important event is sanctified by the gift of a ceramic pumo, rigorously...
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Candle holders all around!
Candle holders and candlesticks are the perfect accessory to create the right atmosphere in your home. They add style to your decoration, offer the perfect light for your family parties, create...
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In this video, Enzo Scardino from Ghenos, paints a lovely Madonna with child. You can see the various steps that lead to an authentic masterpiece! Enjoy the performance....
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My visit to the Five Lands with an eye on ceramics
The tradition of pottery making is very strong in Liguria, dating back to the Middle Ages and evolved into Modern Art in the last century. Albissola is probably the most popular city in this respect,...
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100+ Deruta ceramic statuettes
We are not huge fans of statuettes, but the exhibition that is now on in Deruta ceramic museum is really very special. It’s about a collection of 100+ small ceramic sculptures made in Deruta between...
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Collecting Italian majolica floor tiles
This story is about love and dedication, about beauty and craftsmanship, about history and heritage. Pio Mellina is a man who turned his passion for antique Italian tiles into a dream and a few years...
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Italian tiles to love
Francesca Niccacci is an Italian ceramic painter from Deruta, winner of International prizes. She is a great interpreter of historical and mythological scenes, featured in Museums and Churches around...
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Just added! Eugenio’s geometric tiles
I do hope we are not getting boring, despite our third post in a row about Italian tiles. The truth is that we never seem to get enough of them and the enthusiasm of our Customers about their unique...
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Peacocks on Italian ceramics
A source of positive symbolic meanings, peacocks are prominent in Italian pottery. Pliny the Elder, the Roman philosopher, described very well how the peacock replaces his entire tail of feathers...
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Why ask for Italian pottery personalization
The personalization is only one of the charming details that differentiate handmade pottery from machine made ceramics, yet it is perhaps the most valuable detail as it has the power to turn a nice...
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Your favorite handmade Italian goods in 2014
Food for your thoughts, joy for your eyes… Our best selling Italian pottery and other goods. Strictly handmade. Our collection of hand painted Italian tiles is getting larger and larger, with many...
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A glazed terracotta dome – Santi Buglioni
The most beautiful things are the unexpected ones. Last Sunday we decided for a trip to Bevagna (Umbria): a bit of sightseeing and some good food & wine to recharge the batteries after a busy week....
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Vietri pottery: a feast for the senses
May 17-June 28, 2015 Vietri – Italy Clara Garesio is the past, present and future of Vietri pottery. The title of her new exhibition is meaningful: An Endless Spring. And, indeed, the joy of Southern...
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A new dinnerware collection from Deruta: Ceramiche Andrilia
It happened last year, on a windy, sunny day. We were strolling on the main square in Deruta – one of the most relevant ceramic villages in Italy – and Manuela pointed at a small pottery store, right...
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Irresistible Sicilian pottery
Each time we see something new made by Ghenos we are stunned by its harmony and character. They do have a special gift: their pottery is unmistakably Sicilian, yet it’s never ordinary. We have chosen...
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Is Italian dinnerware dishwasher safe?
Is Italian dinnerware dishwasher safe? Yes! It is safe to wash your Italian plates in the dishwasher. We’d rather lay the emphasis on HOW to use the dishwasher with handmade Italian dinnerware in order...
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D&G Design – the tradition turns modern
Sophisticated geometries for your Italian dinnerware & home decor. It is an original design hand painted by D&G Design ceramics in Deruta, Italy.
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Italian pottery designs from the Middle Ages
Back to the Middle Ages, animal designs were very popular on Italian pottery. This tile, part of a large collection of Medieval tiles, is hand painted in Sicily by Giacomo Alessi. The copper oxide is...
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The Gran Tour of classical Italian pottery
This morning I was reading the news and a very familiar picture attracted my attention. It was a large ceramic centerpiece with scrolled handles, hand painted with a rich, Renaissance style design. I...
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A last hint of Summer
We are having an endless Summer this year in Italy, which means sunbathing, swimming in the warm Mediterranean and, of course, having our meals outdoor. That reminds me that we have not yet introduced...
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