Vietri Hand-Painted Ceramic Jug

Vietri Hand-Painted Ceramic JugThe name of this jug is quite fitting for Ceramica Pinto, as Vietri sul Mare is where its workshop has been based since 1850. The ceramic house honours age old techniques, crafting and painting each piece by hand. For inspiration, it looks to established artists, designers and architects, such as Gio Ponti and Giuseppe Capogrossi.

Intentional imperfections and dimples make it a one-off

this paperweight was handcrafted in 1970 using the traditional filigrana technique which orginated on the island of Murano in the 16th century

hammered surface finish

takes play to the next level

The founders claim to find inspiration in “anything from the past

Note how the drip-free set makes an occasion of the simple act of adding oil and vinegar to a dish

He relished in highlighting the fragility of the mouth-blown muslin glass

while double-thick walls reinforce the solid edges — use it to serve drinks or display jewelry

handmade in walnut and mahogany with a fine leather cover

with architectural lines that were difficult to achieve in glassware at the time

The distinctive scent captures the spirit of a village market with notes of fresh mint

Paying homage to the three Geishas of the Kansei period