The polychrome majolica tondo depicting Medusa is one of the most important works in the Mazza collection kept at the Pesaro Civic Museums. Francesca Banini recounts the terrible accident of which the author of the work, ceramist Ferruccio Mengaroni, was a victim in 1925 during the staging of the “Biennial of Decorative Arts” in Monza.
Rare and uniquely fascinating, natural pearls give the wearer a special radiance and undisputed class. Unlike gemstones, natural pearls, are…
Fireclay is a special, very coarse-grained material whose strength allows the creation of even large objects or sculptures.
Formerly given to man by a magnificent mermaid and mined mainly in Brazil, aquamarine crystal is a gemstone with delicate…
The production of pottery and earthenware requires long and painstaking work on the part of the potter right from the…
The story of a journey of experimentation and research, made up of personal and professional growth, exploration of techniques, and…
The production of pottery and earthenware requires long and painstaking work on the part of the potter right from the…
The story of a journey of experimentation and research, made up of personal and professional growth, exploration of techniques, and…
Cameos, precious jewels whose charm never wanes, are now one of the most prestigious craft expressions of Italy, particularly Campania….
Loom preparation is an extremely complex operation, much more so than the actual ultimate process of weaving and making the product.
Discovering a small workshop where people still work with the hand-forge, and with extreme attention to detail, to create unique…
Honey marvels and fascinates because of its versatility, in cooking as well as in crafts. Crucial are its properties for…
