About Our Italian Ceramics (History & Creation)

At present time we are directly importing our Italian Ceramics from the Tuscany and Umbria regions in Italy. Our handcrafted handpainted Ceramics are type of earthenware made of clay from the Mediterranean. This dazzling colorful Italian earthenware is called Majolica (also known as Maiolica or Maioliche) and was named by the Italians after the Spanish island of Majorca. Originally this type of earthenware was exported from Majorca and introduced to Italy in the 13^th century. Majolica became popular during the Renaissance period and centers for producing the earthenware arose throughout Italy. During this time, these artistic ceramics were often given as a gift to celebrate momentous occasions, such weddings and births.

Deruta, Montelupo Fiorentino, Firenze (Florence), Sesto Fiorentino, Gubbio, Gualdo Tadino and Faenza are cities/towns in Italy that are very well-known for the production of Italian Majolica Ceramics. The Italian city of Deruta, where we import the majority of our ceramics, is one of the most famous for its' Italian majolica pottery. Deruta is just south of the city of Perugia, located in the Umbria region of Italy which is southeast of neighboring Tuscany. Currently, Deruta has and still is a major manufacturer and exporter of Majolica. Montelupo Fiorentino, just east of Florence, is one of the most famous production centers of Majolica Ceramics in the Tuscan region.


Deruta	Montelupo Fiorentino	Gubbio	Firenze (Florence)

The most important museums in Europe and America exhibit precious examples of this ancient style of Renaissance Ceramics. Today this artistic tradition goes on in workshops where talented craftsmen and artists create wonderful handpainted Ceramics. The majority of designs created on the Majolica pieces originated from the Renaissance period. The workshops we work with range from small to large-sized family owned businesses, often handed down from generation to generation. The ancient patterns are reproduced according to tradition and experience.

Our current Italian ceramic patterns from Deruta, Italy include: Ricco Deruta, Vecchia Deruta, Raffaellesco, Green Orvieto, Frutta Piena, Frutta Mista, Blue Raffaellesco, Frutta Vincent, Geometrico, Ornato, Autunno Verde, Limone Blu, Frutta Blu, Limone Rossa and Frutta Giallo. Other patterns from the Umbria region include: Limone, Limone Rosso, Frutta Mista, Nike, Lipari & Capri. Other patterns from the Tuscany region include: Frutta Toscana, Chanti, Uva Toscana and Arancia Toscana.

Our ceramic products include Italian Dinnerware, Italian Biscotti Jars, Italian Wall Plates, Italian Vases, Italian Canisters, Italian Pitchers, Italian Rooster Pitchers, Italian Espresso Cups, Italian Goblets, Italian Serving Bowls, Italian Serving Plates, Italian Tableware Accessories plus more.

Coming Soon! Coming Soon! Coming Soon! Coming Soon!
New Italian Ceramic products due to arrive in 2008 Della Robbias from Tuscany.

CREATING OUR HANDCRAFTED, HAND PAINTED ITALIAN CERAMICS