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OUR MISSION
TO PRESERVE, EXPERIENCE AND CELEBRATE THE ITALIAN CULTURE
BIORDI ART IMPORTS
412 Columbus Ave. San Francisco, CA
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OUR ARTISANS
These are the faces of our artisans in Italy. The impact of the Coronavirus has been devastating for most of them, first because of the threat of the Coronavirus, and now the economic impact. Tourism, a major form of income for the artisans, is non-existent.
Collectively, we can make a difference, and support the incredible Italian Artisan Families that create our Biordi
majolica.
Thank you for the support you have given us as we are working to ensure our artisans continue to produce this beautiful hand-crafted majolica.
CLASSIC DERUTA
The very essence, the soul, of Italian ceramics lives in La Citta di Deruta. Deruta, the center of Italian Majolica since the 12th century has over 100 ceramic workshops offering some of the best quality majolica in the world. There are six designs that form the foundation of Italian ceramics and capture the elegance of Italy’s traditional tableware.
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Contrade
Meet the Staccioli Family, Walter, Sonia and Giada. They handpaint one of the most popular Italian dinnerware collections for Biordi, The Contrade. This was the last visit we had with them last July while visiting the Staccioli workshop at the Piazza del Campo in Siena.
In 1984, Walter Staccioli began producing ceramic pieces incorporating the Contrade patterns of Siena. Today, based upon each Contrada’s individual flag that festoons rider and horse in events surrounding the Palio di Siena. These works of art can only be found exclusively at Biordi.
WEDDING GIFTS
Biordi Art Imports offers memorable and unique wedding gifts. For generations, Biordi has been the place for that very special Italian gift.
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Domiziani
Introducing DOMIZIANI. Roberto Domiziani established the business in 1987. Starting in traditional Deruta Ceramiche designs, the company has evolved into offering one of the truly most modern and innovative Italian majolica designs coming out of Perugia. By merging nature and art they produce products into unique works of art.
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Susanna De Simone
Giovanni De Simone, a renowned and innovative artisan from Palermo, Sicily, was a visionary artisan known for the use of intense colors and cubist drawing style similar to Picasso. Early in his life Giovanni worked with Picasso and shared his innovation using bright red in ceramics with Picasso. "Picasso loved that innovation. I express what comes through my imagination, filtering old and new memories, comparing my experiences and my understanding" wrote Giovanni De Simone in 1991.
Today, this art style is continued by his daughter Susanna. Her limited production bears her signature, together with the company's new name "Fabbrica della Ceramica”.
Serveware
Longing for your family gatherings.
Bring JOY to your table.
Biordi Italian Ceramics features artisans from Deruta handpainting the finest majolica available in our most popular designs, Raffaellesco and Pia Formato Designs.
Featured Artisans
EUGENIO
Eugenio Riccirelli is one of the most beloved artisans in Deruta.
Eugenio began working at 13 in a painting factory. He then became an apprentice for the esteemed Franco Mari, eventually running Franco Mari’s studio for many years. Eugenio, known for his geometric designs and hues of blue, produces his works in 12 simplified patterns and 65 full designs.
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Vignoli
Ivana and Saura Vignoli, sisters, in Faenza, Italy a short drive from the Adriatic Sea, developed a special technique named “Full-fire Reduction”. The technique involves unique glazes and firing styles, to create a spectacular copper sheen. These techniques offer a modern Italian aesthetic. The sea, an important influence to their family’s history is honored through schools of sardines or anchovies gracing their creations.
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GERIBI
Famiglia! The Ribigini family has been producing majolica for many generations. Gerardo owns the workshop. His Father organized a group of artists after the war and built a factory for 200 workers. When Gerardo was 15 he began his apprenticeship, and started the business at age of 20. Now Gerardo, and his daughter, Claudia, hand-craft one of the most popular designs sold at Biordi, the peacock feather ceramic design.
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PIA FORMATO
In old town of Deruta, nestled on the hilltop, stands Pia’s ceramic shop. Inside, Pia Formato, a master glazer known for her grand technical grasp, innovative designs and uncommonly vibrant colors, began twenty years ago with her interpretation of Eugenio’s geometric patterns. What has now become known as “Pia’s Red” is a vibrant red that results from a great deal of professional glazing skill. Pia’s patient endeavor showcased in all her works bring any table, any room and a mere meal to an occasion.
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Biordi Art Imports
Our hearts go out to all those affected by the Coronavirus COVID-19.
Everyone we know is impacted, yet the sense of community and support we are seeing in this challenging time is truly heartwarming.
Our cerammics store, located in San Francisco's North Beach District, remains temporarily closed.
We thought you might enjoy a virtual visit of our 74 year old landmark store narrated by Igor Bertolucci, General Manager. We continue to be Open for business on our website and processing and shipping orders several days a week.