Rare and uniquely fascinating, natural pearls give the wearer a special radiance and undisputed class. Unlike gemstones, natural pearls, are…
The story of a journey of experimentation and research, made up of personal and professional growth, exploration of techniques, and…
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.
The production of pottery and earthenware requires long and painstaking work on the part of the potter right from the…
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.
We continue with our journey to discover the ancient techniques of gilding miniatures on parchment manuscripts with the help of…
The journey into the potters’ workshop to discover the rules of color in traditional earthenware continues. Where were we…? We…
Honey marvels and fascinates because of its versatility, in cooking as well as in crafts. Crucial are its properties for…
The production of pottery and earthenware requires long and painstaking work on the part of the potter right from the…
Cameos, precious jewels whose charm never wanes, are now one of the most prestigious craft expressions of Italy, particularly Campania….
Few but essential tools for processing and weaving wicker and twigs from other wild plants gathered in the countryside. Among…
