{"title":"DERUTA POTTERY","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eItalian Deruta Pottery \u0026amp; Ceramics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Classic Deruta Designs are the most popular and traditional Italian Ceramics from Italy. The very essence, the soul, of Italian ceramics lives in La Citta di Deruta. Deruta, the center of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/biordi.com\/pages\/history-of-majolica\"\u003eItalian Majolica\u003c\/a\u003e since the 12th century has over many ceramic workshops with families producing Deruta for generations. Deruta offerings are some of the best quality majolica in the world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ricco-deruta-dinner-plate-full-design","title":"Ricco Deruta: Dinner Plate, Full Design","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiordi's bestselling Italian dinner plate, hand-painted in Deruta by the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/classic-deruta\"\u003eFIMA workshop\u003c\/a\u003e. The Ricco Deruta pattern is the most celebrated design from the town of Deruta — a Renaissance composition of cobalt blue, gold, and green leaves and rosettes, derived from a 16th-century fresco by the painter Perugino. Each plate is painted by a single artisan, so no two are identical. Biordi has imported this pattern from FIMA since the 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the 11-inch dinner plate in the \u003cstrong\u003eFull Design\u003c\/strong\u003e variant — the complete, edge-to-edge version of the pattern. (A \u003cstrong\u003eSimplified\u003c\/strong\u003e version, with the pattern concentrated at the rim, is sold separately.) The plate is made of tin-glazed earthenware — known as majolica (Italian: \u003cem\u003emaiolica\u003c\/em\u003e) — fired at a moderate temperature and hand-glazed before painting, which gives Deruta ceramics their characteristic soft sheen and slight surface irregularities. Small variations in color, line, and shape are signs of authentic hand-painting, not defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse it as the dinner plate in a Deruta place setting, paired with the matching Ricco salad plate and pasta bowl. It mixes with other classic Deruta patterns — Antico Deruta, Raffaellesco, Siena Vario, Orvieto Green Rooster, and Bordato — so collectors often build a service of three from multiple patterns. It is heirloom-quality and intended to last for generations with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted majolica (tin-glazed earthenware)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deruta, Italy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop:\u003c\/strong\u003e FIMA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ricco Deruta — cobalt blue, gold, and green Renaissance leaves and rosettes, derived from a 16th-century Perugino fresco\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixes with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antico Deruta, Raffaellesco, Siena Vario, Orvieto Green Rooster, Bordato\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dishwasher safe (top rack recommended) · Not microwave safe · Not oven safe · Food safe · Hand-wash recommended for longevity · Not for use with boiling liquids or freezing temperatures\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual plate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this dishwasher safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — top rack is recommended to preserve the hand-painted finish over time. Many collectors hand-wash to be safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it microwave or oven safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Majolica is tin-glazed earthenware and is not designed for microwave or oven use, or for boiling and freezing temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it food safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Biordi's Deruta ceramics are produced for daily dining and use lead-free glazes that meet US food-safety standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between Full Design and Simplified?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Full Design covers the entire face of the plate edge-to-edge. The Simplified version places the pattern only at the rim, leaving the center plain — a quieter look that pairs well with the Full Design in the same setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I mix Ricco Deruta with other patterns?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — Ricco mixes with Antico Deruta, Raffaellesco, Siena Vario, Orvieto Green Rooster, and Bordato. Collectors regularly build a place setting using three different patterns from this group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it really hand-painted in Italy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Each plate is hand-painted by a single artisan at the FIMA workshop in Deruta, the town in Umbria that has produced majolica continuously since the 13th century. Biordi imports directly from FIMA and has carried this pattern for over sixty years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good Italian wedding gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — wedding gifts are one of the things Biordi is best known for. Hand-painted Italian ceramics are heirloom-quality, one-of-a-kind (no two pieces are ever exactly alike because each is hand-painted by a single artisan), and they carry their origin clearly: this piece is made in Deruta, Italy. Couples actually use and display Biordi pieces rather than store them. We ship nationwide, gift-wrap on request, and have been the San Francisco source for authentic Italian ceramics since 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good housewarming or hostess gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Gifts are the largest part of what Biordi sells — every piece is a one-of-a-kind, authentic Italian treasure made by a named artisan in Italy, not a mass-produced import. Arrives ready to use rather than store. Add Florentine gift wrap at checkout if you'd like it sent finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBiordi Art Imports has been San Francisco's source for authentic Italian ceramics and gifts since 1946. Voted \u003cstrong\u003eBest Overall Retailer\u003c\/strong\u003e in the San Francisco Bay Guardian Best of the Bay readers' poll for \u003cstrong\u003efive consecutive years\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designated a \u003cstrong\u003eSan Francisco Legacy Business\u003c\/strong\u003e (#LBR-2020-21-029), and the city declared \u003cstrong\u003eMay 1 \"Biordi Art Imports Day\"\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2021. Every piece comes from a named Italian artisan, family workshop, or heritage house we work with directly — FIMA, CF Deruta, Pia Formato, Eugenio Ricciarelli, Susanna DeSimone (from the famous Palermo ceramic family — her father painted with Picasso), Geribi, Bucci Ceramiche, Ortigia Sicilia, Italesse, and Salviati. So each piece is genuinely one-of-a-kind. Not a stock-photo listing, not a mass-produced import, not a reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this be customized or personalized?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCustomization and personalization are available on select pieces. Eugenio Ricciarelli, FIMA, Pia Formato, Geribi, and CF Deruta accept special orders — a name, date, or occasion painted on the piece, or a different size or shape in the workshop's existing pattern. Lead time is typically 3–6 months because each piece is hand-painted to order in Italy. Contact Biordi Art Imports at (415) 392-8096 or customerservice@biordi.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eArtisan Story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRicco Deruta -\u003c\/strong\u003e This is Biordi's most popular pattern for classic Italian dinnerware. This design on the Majolica pottery can be traced from Perugino's frescos from the 16th century, and is hailed as Deruta's most celebrated design. The Ricco Deruta design is masterfully hand painted with the original blues, yellows, and greens of the traditional Renaissance era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen you order this hand-painted Classic Deruta Dinnerware and Ceramics you can mix these patterns with the other designs from the city of Deruta including: Raffaellesco, Antico Deruta, Siena, Orvieto Green Rooster and Bordato. Each piece of our Majolica pottery is one of a kind and these Biordi dishes will all look great together!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"FIMA","offers":[{"title":"11\"","offer_id":12837526077493,"sku":"2","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/products\/Ricco_Classic_Deruta_FIMA.jpg?v=1580413777"},{"product_id":"ricco-deruta-pasta-soup-bowl-full-design","title":"Ricco Deruta: Pasta\/ Soup Bowl, Full Design","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiordi's bestselling Italian pasta and soup bowl, hand-painted in Deruta by the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/classic-deruta\"\u003eFIMA workshop\u003c\/a\u003e. The Ricco Deruta pattern is the most celebrated design from the town of Deruta — a Renaissance composition of cobalt blue, gold, and green leaves and rosettes, derived from a 16th-century fresco by the painter Perugino. 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It mixes with other classic Deruta patterns — Antico Deruta, Raffaellesco, Siena Vario, Orvieto Green Rooster, and Bordato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted majolica (tin-glazed earthenware)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deruta, Italy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop:\u003c\/strong\u003e FIMA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ricco Deruta — cobalt blue, gold, and green Renaissance leaves and rosettes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixes with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antico Deruta, Raffaellesco, Siena Vario, Orvieto Green Rooster, Bordato\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dishwasher safe (top rack recommended) · Not microwave safe · Not oven safe · Food safe · Hand-wash recommended for longevity\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual bowl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this dishwasher safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — top rack recommended. 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It mixes with other classic Deruta patterns — Antico Deruta, Raffaellesco, Siena Vario, Orvieto Green Rooster, and Bordato — so collectors often build a service of three from multiple patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted majolica (tin-glazed earthenware)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deruta, Italy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop:\u003c\/strong\u003e FIMA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ricco Deruta — cobalt blue, gold, and green Renaissance leaves and rosettes, derived from a 16th-century Perugino fresco\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixes with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antico Deruta, Raffaellesco, Siena Vario, Orvieto Green Rooster, Bordato\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dishwasher safe (top rack recommended) · Not microwave safe · Not oven safe · Food safe · Hand-wash recommended for longevity\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual plate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this dishwasher safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — top rack is recommended to preserve the hand-painted finish over time. 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Simplified places the pattern only at the rim, leaving the center plain — a quieter look that pairs well with Full Design in the same setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it really hand-painted in Italy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Each plate is hand-painted by a single artisan at the FIMA workshop in Deruta, the Umbrian town that has produced majolica continuously since the 13th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good Italian wedding gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — wedding gifts are one of the things Biordi is best known for. Hand-painted Italian ceramics are heirloom-quality, one-of-a-kind (no two pieces are ever exactly alike because each is hand-painted by a single artisan), and they carry their origin clearly: this piece is made in Deruta, Italy. Couples actually use and display Biordi pieces rather than store them. We ship nationwide, gift-wrap on request, and have been the San Francisco source for authentic Italian ceramics since 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good housewarming or hostess gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Gifts are the largest part of what Biordi sells — every piece is a one-of-a-kind, authentic Italian treasure made by a named artisan in Italy, not a mass-produced import. Arrives ready to use rather than store. Add Florentine gift wrap at checkout if you'd like it sent finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBiordi Art Imports has been San Francisco's source for authentic Italian ceramics and gifts since 1946. Voted \u003cstrong\u003eBest Overall Retailer\u003c\/strong\u003e in the San Francisco Bay Guardian Best of the Bay readers' poll for \u003cstrong\u003efive consecutive years\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designated a \u003cstrong\u003eSan Francisco Legacy Business\u003c\/strong\u003e (#LBR-2020-21-029), and the city declared \u003cstrong\u003eMay 1 \"Biordi Art Imports Day\"\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2021. Every piece comes from a named Italian artisan, family workshop, or heritage house we work with directly — FIMA, CF Deruta, Pia Formato, Eugenio Ricciarelli, Susanna DeSimone (from the famous Palermo ceramic family — her father painted with Picasso), Geribi, Bucci Ceramiche, Ortigia Sicilia, Italesse, and Salviati. So each piece is genuinely one-of-a-kind. Not a stock-photo listing, not a mass-produced import, not a reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this be customized or personalized?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCustomization and personalization are available on select pieces. Eugenio Ricciarelli, FIMA, Pia Formato, Geribi, and CF Deruta accept special orders — a name, date, or occasion painted on the piece, or a different size or shape in the workshop's existing pattern. Lead time is typically 3–6 months because each piece is hand-painted to order in Italy. Contact Biordi Art Imports at (415) 392-8096 or customerservice@biordi.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eArtisan Story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRicco Deruta -\u003c\/strong\u003e This is Biordi's most popular pattern for classic Italian dinnerware. This design on the Majolica pottery can be traced from Perugino's frescos from the 16th century, and is hailed as Deruta's most celebrated design. 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The pattern has been continuously produced in Deruta since then and is hailed as Deruta's most celebrated design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes Ricco Deruta?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe FIMA workshop in Deruta, Italy. FIMA is the master workshop that produces Biordi's Classic Deruta dinnerware lines — Antico Deruta, Ricco Deruta, Raffaellesco, Siena, Orvieto, and Bordato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs FIMA the same as CAMA?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFIMA is the workshop in Deruta now producing the Classic Deruta patterns once made by CAMA, the historic Deruta workshop that originated several of these designs. The patterns themselves are essentially the same. What differs is the artisan's hand — FIMA's painters use slightly different color tones than CAMA's did. 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Every piece comes from a named Italian artisan, family workshop, or heritage house we work with directly — FIMA, CF Deruta, Pia Formato, Eugenio Ricciarelli, Susanna DeSimone (from the famous Palermo ceramic family — her father painted with Picasso), Geribi, Bucci Ceramiche, Ortigia Sicilia, Italesse, and Salviati. So each piece is genuinely one-of-a-kind. Not a stock-photo listing, not a mass-produced import, not a reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this be customized or personalized?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCustomization and personalization are available on select pieces. Eugenio Ricciarelli, FIMA, Pia Formato, Geribi, and CF Deruta accept special orders — a name, date, or occasion painted on the piece, or a different size or shape in the workshop's existing pattern. Lead time is typically 3–6 months because each piece is hand-painted to order in Italy. 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A round serving bowl sized for the center of the table — deep enough to hold a generous portion of pasta, risotto, roasted vegetables, or a tossed salad, wide enough to make the pattern read as a centerpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRicco Deruta is Biordi's most popular pattern — a 16th-century Renaissance design traced from Perugino's frescoes, hand-painted in the original blues, yellows, and greens of the era. 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Every piece comes from a named Italian artisan, family workshop, or heritage house we work with directly — FIMA, CF Deruta, Pia Formato, Eugenio Ricciarelli, Susanna DeSimone (from the famous Palermo ceramic family — her father painted with Picasso), Geribi, Bucci Ceramiche, Ortigia Sicilia, Italesse, and Salviati. So each piece is genuinely one-of-a-kind. Not a stock-photo listing, not a mass-produced import, not a reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this be customized or personalized?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCustomization and personalization are available on select pieces. Eugenio Ricciarelli, FIMA, Pia Formato, Geribi, and CF Deruta accept special orders — a name, date, or occasion painted on the piece, or a different size or shape in the workshop's existing pattern. Lead time is typically 3–6 months because each piece is hand-painted to order in Italy. 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A functional serving utensil that combines hand-painted Italian majolica with luxury stainless steel hardware — the kind of piece that stays out on the counter or table rather than tucked in a drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ceramic handle is hand-painted in Ricco Deruta, Biordi's most popular pattern — a 16th-century Renaissance design traced from Perugino's frescoes, painted in the original blues, yellows, and greens of the era. The tong head is high-grade stainless steel from \u003cstrong\u003eEME\u003c\/strong\u003e, Italy's leading luxury flatware company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePairs naturally with Ricco Deruta dinnerware and the sibling Classic Deruta patterns. 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It mixes especially well with Ricco Deruta — same workshop, same Renaissance roots — and also pairs with Raffaellesco, Siena Vario, Orvieto Green Rooster, and Bordato. The Antico Full Design and Antico Simplified versions are also designed to be mixed within the same setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted majolica (tin-glazed earthenware)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deruta, Italy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop:\u003c\/strong\u003e FIMA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antico Deruta — soft gray glaze with cobalt-blue Renaissance ornamentation; known as the \"musicians' pattern\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixes with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ricco Deruta, Raffaellesco, Siena Vario, Orvieto Green Rooster, Bordato\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dishwasher safe (top rack recommended) · Not microwave safe · Not oven safe · Food safe · Hand-wash recommended for longevity\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual plate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this dishwasher safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — top rack recommended. Hand-wash for longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it microwave or oven safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Majolica is not designed for microwave or oven use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is Antico different from Ricco Deruta?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAntico uses a quieter palette — cobalt blue on a soft gray glaze — while Ricco uses brighter blue, yellow, and green. Both are based on the same Renaissance ornamental language; Antico is the \"musicians' pattern,\" Ricco is the most colorful. They're designed to mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between Full Design and Simplified?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFull Design covers the plate edge-to-edge. Simplified places the pattern only at the rim, leaving the center plain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I mix Antico with Ricco?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — they're from the same workshop and the same Renaissance tradition, and look intentional together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it really hand-painted in Italy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Each plate is hand-painted by a single artisan at the FIMA workshop in Deruta, Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good Italian wedding gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — wedding gifts are one of the things Biordi is best known for. Hand-painted Italian ceramics are heirloom-quality, one-of-a-kind (no two pieces are ever exactly alike because each is hand-painted by a single artisan), and they carry their origin clearly: this piece is made in Deruta, Italy. Couples actually use and display Biordi pieces rather than store them. We ship nationwide, gift-wrap on request, and have been the San Francisco source for authentic Italian ceramics since 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good housewarming or hostess gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Gifts are the largest part of what Biordi sells — every piece is a one-of-a-kind, authentic Italian treasure made by a named artisan in Italy, not a mass-produced import. Arrives ready to use rather than store. Add Florentine gift wrap at checkout if you'd like it sent finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBiordi Art Imports has been San Francisco's source for authentic Italian ceramics and gifts since 1946. Voted \u003cstrong\u003eBest Overall Retailer\u003c\/strong\u003e in the San Francisco Bay Guardian Best of the Bay readers' poll for \u003cstrong\u003efive consecutive years\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Eugenio Ricciarelli, FIMA, Pia Formato, Geribi, and CF Deruta accept special orders — a name, date, or occasion painted on the piece, or a different size or shape in the workshop's existing pattern. Lead time is typically 3–6 months because each piece is hand-painted to order in Italy. Contact Biordi Art Imports at (415) 392-8096 or customerservice@biordi.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eArtisan Story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntico Deruta\u003c\/strong\u003e – Antico comes from the Italian adjective in Stilo Antico, which literally means “ancient style”, and describes the Renaissance’s polyphonic or musical quality of artistic composition. Antico is known as the musicians pattern - rich, subtle, and elegant, Antico Deruta dinnerware is characterized by a gray glaze and a deep blue patterning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen you order this hand-painted Classic Deruta Dinnerware you can mix these patterns with each other. 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Antico Deruta is the quieter, more formal counterpart to the well-known Ricco Deruta pattern: a soft gray glaze with deep cobalt-blue Renaissance ornamentation, sometimes called the \"musicians' pattern\" for its rhythmic composition. Each plate is painted by a single artisan, so no two are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the 8-inch salad plate in the \u003cstrong\u003eFull Design\u003c\/strong\u003e variant — the complete pattern covering the plate edge-to-edge. (A \u003cstrong\u003eSimplified\u003c\/strong\u003e version, with the pattern at the rim only, is sold separately.) The plate is made of tin-glazed earthenware — known as majolica — and the soft gray-and-cobalt palette gives the piece an unusually versatile look that reads as both classic and restrained. Small variations in color, line, and shape are signs of authentic hand-painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with the Antico Deruta 11\" dinner plate and pasta bowl to build a complete three-piece place setting. The 8\" size also works as an appetizer plate, dessert plate, or bread plate. Antico mixes especially well with Ricco Deruta and also pairs with Raffaellesco, Siena Vario, Orvieto Green Rooster, and Bordato. 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Add the matching 10\" pasta bowl to complete a three-piece place setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this for appetizers, desserts, or bread?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — the 8\" size is the standard for salad, appetizer, dessert, or bread plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is Antico different from Ricco?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAntico uses cobalt blue on a soft gray glaze; Ricco uses brighter blue, yellow, and green. Both are Renaissance patterns from the same workshop, designed to mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it really hand-painted in Italy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Each plate is hand-painted by a single artisan at the FIMA workshop in Deruta, Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good Italian wedding gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — wedding gifts are one of the things Biordi is best known for. 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Every piece comes from a named Italian artisan, family workshop, or heritage house we work with directly — FIMA, CF Deruta, Pia Formato, Eugenio Ricciarelli, Susanna DeSimone (from the famous Palermo ceramic family — her father painted with Picasso), Geribi, Bucci Ceramiche, Ortigia Sicilia, Italesse, and Salviati. So each piece is genuinely one-of-a-kind. Not a stock-photo listing, not a mass-produced import, not a reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this be customized or personalized?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCustomization and personalization are available on select pieces. Eugenio Ricciarelli, FIMA, Pia Formato, Geribi, and CF Deruta accept special orders — a name, date, or occasion painted on the piece, or a different size or shape in the workshop's existing pattern. Lead time is typically 3–6 months because each piece is hand-painted to order in Italy. 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The dinner plate is the workhorse of any place setting — sized at 11\" for proper plated meals while still working for casual everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePairs naturally with Antico Deruta Full Design and with the sibling Classic Deruta patterns (Ricco Deruta, Raffaellesco, Siena, Orvieto, Bordato), including older CAMA-workshop pieces in long-time collectors' sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe small imperfections such as the difference in color, shape, diameter or small bubbles that form inside, do not constitute a defect but testify that it is actually an artisanal product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted majolica (tin-glazed earthenware)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deruta, Italy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop:\u003c\/strong\u003e FIMA (successor to CAMA for the Classic Deruta lines)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antico Deruta, Simplified — light gray glaze with deep blue patterning\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Renaissance-era Deruta tradition, \u003cem\u003eStilo Antico\u003c\/em\u003e (\"ancient style\")\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dishwasher safe · Food safe · Not microwave safe · Not oven safe\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual dinner plate\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixes with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antico Deruta (Full Design), Ricco Deruta, Raffaellesco, Siena, Orvieto, Bordato, plus older CAMA-workshop pieces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Antico Deruta?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOne of Deruta's classic Renaissance dinnerware patterns. \"Antico\" comes from \u003cem\u003eStilo Antico\u003c\/em\u003e (\"ancient style\"), and the pattern is sometimes called the musicians pattern — a reference to its rich, subtle, polyphonic visual quality. It's characterized by a light gray glaze base with deep blue patterning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between Antico Deruta Full Design and Simplified?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Full Design is the more elaborate, detail-rich version of the pattern — it's the showpiece. The Simplified version uses the same color palette and motif vocabulary in a quieter, more pared-down composition for everyday use. Many customers buy a few Full Design pieces for accent and Simplified pieces for daily dinnerware, mixed at the same table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes Antico Deruta?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe FIMA workshop in Deruta, Italy. FIMA is the master workshop that produces Biordi's Classic Deruta dinnerware lines — Antico Deruta, Ricco Deruta, Raffaellesco, Siena, Orvieto, and Bordato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs FIMA the same as CAMA?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFIMA is the workshop in Deruta now producing the Classic Deruta patterns once made by CAMA, the historic Deruta workshop that originated several of these designs. The patterns themselves are essentially the same. What differs is the artisan's hand — FIMA's painters use slightly different color tones than CAMA's did. The two work well together: if you have CAMA pieces in your collection, you can add FIMA pieces today and the table will read as one cohesive group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it really hand-painted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Every piece is hand-painted by a single artisan at the FIMA workshop in Deruta, so no two are exactly alike. The small differences in color, shape, line, or diameter that you'll see piece-to-piece are signs of authentic hand-painting, not defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it dishwasher safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — dishwasher safe and food safe. Not microwave safe (the underglaze can stress under microwave heat) and not oven safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I mix this with other Deruta patterns?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — that's a deliberate design choice. Antico Deruta is built to coordinate with Ricco Deruta, Raffaellesco, Siena, Orvieto, and Bordato. Many customers build a layered table by combining patterns rather than committing to one matched set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good Italian wedding gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — wedding gifts are one of the things Biordi is best known for. Hand-painted Italian ceramics are heirloom-quality, one-of-a-kind (no two pieces are ever exactly alike because each is hand-painted by a single artisan), and they carry their origin clearly: this piece is made in Deruta, Italy. Couples actually use and display Biordi pieces rather than store them. We ship nationwide, gift-wrap on request, and have been the San Francisco source for authentic Italian ceramics since 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good housewarming or hostess gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Gifts are the largest part of what Biordi sells — every piece is a one-of-a-kind, authentic Italian treasure made by a named artisan in Italy, not a mass-produced import. Arrives ready to use rather than store. Add Florentine gift wrap at checkout if you'd like it sent finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBiordi Art Imports has been San Francisco's source for authentic Italian ceramics and gifts since 1946. Voted \u003cstrong\u003eBest Overall Retailer\u003c\/strong\u003e in the San Francisco Bay Guardian Best of the Bay readers' poll for \u003cstrong\u003efive consecutive years\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designated a \u003cstrong\u003eSan Francisco Legacy Business\u003c\/strong\u003e (#LBR-2020-21-029), and the city declared \u003cstrong\u003eMay 1 \"Biordi Art Imports Day\"\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2021. Every piece comes from a named Italian artisan, family workshop, or heritage house we work with directly — FIMA, CF Deruta, Pia Formato, Eugenio Ricciarelli, Susanna DeSimone (from the famous Palermo ceramic family — her father painted with Picasso), Geribi, Bucci Ceramiche, Ortigia Sicilia, Italesse, and Salviati. So each piece is genuinely one-of-a-kind. Not a stock-photo listing, not a mass-produced import, not a reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this be customized or personalized?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCustomization and personalization are available on select pieces. Eugenio Ricciarelli, FIMA, Pia Formato, Geribi, and CF Deruta accept special orders — a name, date, or occasion painted on the piece, or a different size or shape in the workshop's existing pattern. Lead time is typically 3–6 months because each piece is hand-painted to order in Italy. Contact Biordi Art Imports at (415) 392-8096 or customerservice@biordi.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eArtisan Story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntico Deruta\u003c\/strong\u003e — Antico comes from the Italian adjective in \u003cem\u003eStilo Antico\u003c\/em\u003e, which literally means \"ancient style\", and describes the Renaissance's polyphonic or musical quality of artistic composition. Antico is known as the musicians pattern — rich, subtle, and elegant, Antico Deruta dinnerware is characterized by a gray glaze and a deep blue patterning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFIMA workshop, Deruta\u003c\/strong\u003e — FIMA is the master workshop in Deruta, Italy that produces Biordi's Classic Deruta dinnerware lines. FIMA now produces the patterns once made by \u003cstrong\u003eCAMA\u003c\/strong\u003e — the historic Deruta workshop that originated several of these classic designs. The patterns themselves are essentially the same. What differs is the artisan's hand: FIMA's painters work with slightly different color tones than CAMA's did, but the two work beautifully together. If you collected CAMA pieces years ago, you can add FIMA pieces today and the table will read as one cohesive group. 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The Simplified version reads quieter than the Full Design, with the same color palette and motif vocabulary scaled down for a cleaner everyday plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe bowl is made of hand-painted majolica (tin-glazed earthenware), 10\" diameter, sized for a generous pasta serving or a deep soup bowl. Each piece is hand-painted by a single artisan in Deruta, so no two bowls are identical. Small imperfections — slight differences in color, shape, diameter, or surface bubbles — do not constitute a defect, they are signs of an authentic artisanal piece. Dishwasher and food safe; not microwave or oven safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to mix-and-match. Antico Deruta Simplified pairs naturally with Antico Deruta Full Design, with the sibling Deruta classic patterns (Ricco Deruta, Raffaellesco, Siena, Orvieto, Bordato), and with the Simplified versions of any of those — a deliberate design choice that lets you build a layered table over time rather than committing to a single matched set. 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It's characterized by a light gray glaze base with deep blue patterning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between Antico Deruta Full Design and Simplified?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Full Design is the more elaborate, detail-rich version of the pattern — it's the showpiece. The Simplified version uses the same color palette and motif vocabulary but in a quieter, more pared-down composition, sized for everyday use. Many customers buy a few Full Design pieces for accent and Simplified pieces for daily dinnerware, mixed at the same table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes Antico Deruta?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe FIMA workshop in Deruta, Italy. FIMA is the master workshop that produces Biordi's Classic Deruta dinnerware lines — Antico Deruta, Ricco Deruta, Raffaellesco, Siena, Orvieto, and Bordato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs FIMA the same as CAMA?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFIMA is the workshop in Deruta now producing the Classic Deruta patterns once made by CAMA, the historic Deruta workshop that originated several of these designs. The patterns themselves are essentially the same. What differs is the artisan's hand — FIMA's painters use slightly different color tones than CAMA's did. The two work well together: if you have CAMA pieces in your collection, you can add FIMA pieces today and the table will read as one cohesive group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it really hand-painted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Every piece is hand-painted by a single artisan at the FIMA workshop in Deruta, so no two bowls are exactly alike. The small differences in color, shape, line, or diameter that you'll see piece-to-piece are signs of authentic hand-painting, not defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it dishwasher safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — dishwasher safe and food safe. Not microwave safe (the underglaze can stress under microwave heat) and not oven safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I mix this with other Deruta patterns?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — that's a deliberate design choice. Antico Deruta is built to coordinate with Ricco Deruta, Raffaellesco, Siena, Orvieto, and Bordato, as well as with the Full Design version of Antico. Many customers build a layered table by combining patterns rather than committing to one matched set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does the pattern come from historically?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \u003cem\u003eStilo Antico\u003c\/em\u003e tradition is rooted in Renaissance-era Italian decorative arts — specifically the polyphonic or \"musical\" compositional quality that characterized fine artistic work of the period. The pattern as Deruta produces it today carries that lineage forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good Italian wedding gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — wedding gifts are one of the things Biordi is best known for. Hand-painted Italian ceramics are heirloom-quality, one-of-a-kind (no two pieces are ever exactly alike because each is hand-painted by a single artisan), and they carry their origin clearly: this piece is made in Deruta, Italy. 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Not a stock-photo listing, not a mass-produced import, not a reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this be customized or personalized?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCustomization and personalization are available on select pieces. Eugenio Ricciarelli, FIMA, Pia Formato, Geribi, and CF Deruta accept special orders — a name, date, or occasion painted on the piece, or a different size or shape in the workshop's existing pattern. Lead time is typically 3–6 months because each piece is hand-painted to order in Italy. Contact Biordi Art Imports at (415) 392-8096 or customerservice@biordi.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eArtisan Story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntico Deruta\u003c\/strong\u003e — Antico comes from the Italian adjective in \u003cem\u003eStilo Antico\u003c\/em\u003e, which literally means \"ancient style\", and describes the Renaissance’s polyphonic or musical quality of artistic composition. 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A small kitchen object that sits at the stove all day — catches drips from cooking spoons, ladles, and tongs, and earns its place visually because it's painted by hand in Deruta rather than mass-produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Antico\" comes from \u003cem\u003eStilo Antico\u003c\/em\u003e (\"ancient style\") — Deruta's musicians pattern, with its rich, subtle, light gray glaze and deep blue patterning. On a smaller object like a spoon rest, the pattern reads as a focused accent rather than a full design statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA favorite under-$100 Italian-kitchen gift, particularly for cooks, foodies, or anyone who already collects Italian ceramics. 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FIMA is the master workshop that produces Biordi's Classic Deruta dinnerware lines — Antico Deruta, Ricco Deruta, Raffaellesco, Siena, Orvieto, and Bordato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs FIMA the same as CAMA?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFIMA is the workshop in Deruta now producing the Classic Deruta patterns once made by CAMA, the historic Deruta workshop that originated several of these designs. The patterns themselves are essentially the same. What differs is the artisan's hand — FIMA's painters use slightly different color tones than CAMA's did. The two work well together: if you have CAMA pieces in your collection, you can add FIMA pieces today and the table will read as one cohesive group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it really hand-painted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Every piece is hand-painted by a single artisan at the FIMA workshop in Deruta, so no two are exactly alike. 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Hand-painted Italian ceramics are heirloom-quality, one-of-a-kind (no two pieces are ever exactly alike because each is hand-painted by a single artisan), and they carry their origin clearly: this piece is made in Deruta, Italy. Couples actually use and display Biordi pieces rather than store them. We ship nationwide, gift-wrap on request, and have been the San Francisco source for authentic Italian ceramics since 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good housewarming or hostess gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Gifts are the largest part of what Biordi sells — every piece is a one-of-a-kind, authentic Italian treasure made by a named artisan in Italy, not a mass-produced import. Arrives ready to use rather than store. 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Every piece comes from a named Italian artisan, family workshop, or heritage house we work with directly — FIMA, CF Deruta, Pia Formato, Eugenio Ricciarelli, Susanna DeSimone (from the famous Palermo ceramic family — her father painted with Picasso), Geribi, Bucci Ceramiche, Ortigia Sicilia, Italesse, and Salviati. So each piece is genuinely one-of-a-kind. Not a stock-photo listing, not a mass-produced import, not a reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this be customized or personalized?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCustomization and personalization are available on select pieces. Eugenio Ricciarelli, FIMA, Pia Formato, Geribi, and CF Deruta accept special orders — a name, date, or occasion painted on the piece, or a different size or shape in the workshop's existing pattern. Lead time is typically 3–6 months because each piece is hand-painted to order in Italy. 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The design is a reproduction of a 13th-century mosaic marble inlay found on the floor of the Siena Cathedral — the deer believed to represent the emblem of a prestigious family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Full Design version carries the deer and the surrounding ornament in full detail, making the dinner plate read as a centerpiece in a place setting. 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The small differences in color, shape, line, or diameter that you'll see piece-to-piece are signs of authentic hand-painting, not defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it dishwasher safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — dishwasher safe and food safe. Not microwave safe (the underglaze can stress under microwave heat) and not oven safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I mix this with other Deruta patterns?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — that's a deliberate design choice. Siena is built to coordinate with Antico Deruta, Ricco Deruta, Raffaellesco, Orvieto, and Bordato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good Italian wedding gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — wedding gifts are one of the things Biordi is best known for. 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The Orvieto pattern is one of Italy's oldest dinnerware designs — a teal-green leaf scroll centered on \"il Buon Gallo,\" the Good Rooster, known to bring good luck and prosperity to the home that keeps it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe style originated in the 13th century in Orvieto, a hilltop town on a volcanic plateau in Umbria with a centuries-long majolica tradition. The singing-rooster motif was introduced by Deruta ceramicists in the early 20th century and has since become one of the most recognizable icons in Italian pottery. The Full Design carries the rooster and the surrounding leaf scroll in full detail, making the dinner plate read as a centerpiece in a place setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePairs naturally with Orvieto Simplified pieces and with the sibling Classic Deruta patterns (Antico, Ricco Deruta, Raffaellesco, Siena, Bordato), including older CAMA-workshop pieces. A particularly meaningful housewarming or wedding gift because of the rooster's traditional good-luck association.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe small imperfections such as the difference in color, shape, diameter or small bubbles that form inside, do not constitute a defect but testify that it is actually an artisanal product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted majolica (tin-glazed earthenware)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deruta, Italy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop:\u003c\/strong\u003e FIMA (successor to CAMA for the Classic Deruta lines)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orvieto Green Rooster, Full Design — teal-green leaf scroll with central rooster\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13th-century Orvieto majolica tradition; rooster motif introduced by Deruta ceramicists in the early 20th century\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dishwasher safe · Food safe · Not microwave safe · Not oven safe\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual dinner plate\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixes with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orvieto (Simplified), Antico Deruta, Ricco Deruta, Raffaellesco, Siena, Bordato, plus older CAMA-workshop pieces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Orvieto Green Rooster pattern?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOne of Italy's oldest dinnerware designs — a teal-green leaf-scroll pattern centered on \"il Buon Gallo,\" the Good Rooster. The Good Rooster is traditionally known to bring good luck and prosperity to the home that keeps it. The style originated in 13th-century Orvieto, a hilltop town on a volcanic plateau in Umbria; the singing-rooster motif was introduced by Deruta ceramicists in the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the rooster mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Il Buon Gallo\" — the Good Rooster — is a traditional Italian symbol of good luck and prosperity for the household. It's part of why Orvieto Green Rooster is a popular wedding, housewarming, and new-home gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between Orvieto Full Design and Simplified?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Full Design carries the rooster and the surrounding leaf scroll in full detail — it's the showpiece. The Simplified version uses the same teal-green palette but in a pared-down composition, sized for everyday use. 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In the Renaissance, Orvieto ceramics were often associated with green colorations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen you order this hand-painted Classic Deruta Dinnerware you can mix these patterns with each other. Another way to go is to combine the \"full designs\" dinnerware with their \"simplified\" versions that you see next to each other in the above photos.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FIMA","offers":[{"title":"12\"","offer_id":12837539315765,"sku":"169","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/products\/774.jpg?v=1539205502"},{"product_id":"bordato-dinner-plate-full-design","title":"PRE-ORDER Dinner Plate - Full Design: Bordato","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1980's Biordi's started expanding its dinnerware selection. At that time a new pattern was created; the now popular blue Bordato design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a Special Order product. For questions on special order products, please contact Biordi Art Imports at (415) 392-8096 or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:customerservice@biordi.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecustomerservice@biordi.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe small imperfections such as the difference in color, shape, diameter or small bubbles that form inside, do not constitute a defect but testify that it is actually an artisanal product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eArtisan Story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBordato\u003c\/b\u003e – This design, the Bordato, was one of the first modern geometric designs conceptualized in the early 1980’s through the direction of Gianfranco Savio. Today we refer to this ceramic direction as the geometric movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen you order this hand-painted Classic Deruta Dinnerware you can mix these patterns with each other. Another way to go is to combine the \"full designs\" dinnerware with their \"simplified\" versions that you see next to each other in the above photos.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FIMA","offers":[{"title":"11\"","offer_id":12837539905589,"sku":"176","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/products\/Bordato_Classic_Deruta_FIMA.jpg?v=1572299728"},{"product_id":"bordato-dinner-plate-simplified","title":"PRE-ORDER Dinner Plate - Simplified Design: Bordato","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1980's Biordi's started expanding its dinnerware selection. At that time a new pattern was created; the now popular blue Bordato design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-order. Expect delivery in 2 - 3 months. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor questions on special order products, please contact Biordi Art Imports at (415) 392-8096 or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:customerservice@biordi.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecustomerservice@biordi.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe small imperfections such as the difference in color, shape, diameter or small bubbles that form inside, do not constitute a defect but testify that it is actually an artisanal product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eArtisan Story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eBordato\u003c\/b\u003e – This design, the Bordato, was one of the first modern geometric designs  conceptualized in the early 1980’s through the direction of Gianfranco Savio. Today we refer to this ceramic direction as the  geometric movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen you order this hand-painted Classic Deruta Dinnerware you can mix these patterns with each other. Another way to go is to combine the \"full designs\" dinnerware with their \"simplified\" versions that you see next to each other in the above photos.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FIMA","offers":[{"title":"11\"","offer_id":12837540036661,"sku":"179","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/products\/189.jpg?v=1539205509"},{"product_id":"bordato-pasta-soup-bowl-simple-design","title":"PRE-ORDER Bordato Pasta\/ Soup Bowl, Simple Design","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1980's Biordi's started expanding its dinnerware selection. At that time a new pattern was created; the now popular blue Bordato design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-order. Expect delivery in 2 - 3 months. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor questions on special order products, please contact Biordi Art Imports at (415) 392-8096 or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:customerservice@biordi.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecustomerservice@biordi.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe small imperfections such as the difference in color, shape, diameter or small bubbles that form inside, do not constitute a defect but testify that it is actually an artisanal product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eArtisan Story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eBordato\u003c\/b\u003e – This design, the Bordato, was one of the first modern geometric designs  conceptualized in the early 1980’s through the direction of Gianfranco Savio. 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Expect delivery in 2 - 3 months. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor questions on special order products, please contact Biordi Art Imports at (415) 392-8096 or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:customerservice@biordi.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecustomerservice@biordi.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe small imperfections such as the difference in color, shape, diameter or small bubbles that form inside, do not constitute a defect but testify that it is actually an artisanal product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eArtisan Story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eBordato\u003c\/b\u003e – This design, the Bordato, was one of the first modern geometric designs  conceptualized in the early 1980’s through the direction of Gianfranco Savio. 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Every piece comes from a named Italian artisan, family workshop, or heritage house we work with directly — FIMA, CF Deruta, Pia Formato, Eugenio Ricciarelli, Susanna DeSimone (from the famous Palermo ceramic family — her father painted with Picasso), Geribi, Bucci Ceramiche, Ortigia Sicilia, Italesse, and Salviati. So each piece is genuinely one-of-a-kind. Not a stock-photo listing, not a mass-produced import, not a reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this be customized or personalized?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCustomization and personalization are available on select pieces. Eugenio Ricciarelli, FIMA, Pia Formato, Geribi, and CF Deruta accept special orders — a name, date, or occasion painted on the piece, or a different size or shape in the workshop's existing pattern. Lead time is typically 3–6 months because each piece is hand-painted to order in Italy. 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Hand-painted Italian ceramics are heirloom-quality, one-of-a-kind (no two pieces are ever exactly alike because each is hand-painted by a single artisan), and they carry their origin clearly: this piece is made in Deruta, Italy. Couples actually use and display Biordi pieces rather than store them. We ship nationwide, gift-wrap on request, and have been the San Francisco source for authentic Italian ceramics since 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good housewarming or hostess gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Gifts are the largest part of what Biordi sells — every piece is a one-of-a-kind, authentic Italian treasure made by a named artisan in Italy, not a mass-produced import. Arrives ready to use rather than store. 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Every piece comes from a named Italian artisan, family workshop, or heritage house we work with directly — FIMA, CF Deruta, Pia Formato, Eugenio Ricciarelli, Susanna DeSimone (from the famous Palermo ceramic family — her father painted with Picasso), Geribi, Bucci Ceramiche, Ortigia Sicilia, Italesse, and Salviati. So each piece is genuinely one-of-a-kind. Not a stock-photo listing, not a mass-produced import, not a reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this be customized or personalized?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCustomization and personalization are available on select pieces. Eugenio Ricciarelli, FIMA, Pia Formato, Geribi, and CF Deruta accept special orders — a name, date, or occasion painted on the piece, or a different size or shape in the workshop's existing pattern. Lead time is typically 3–6 months because each piece is hand-painted to order in Italy. 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Raffaellesco is one of the most distinctive patterns in Italian majolica: a stylized golden dragon, attributed to the Renaissance master Raphael, set against gold-and-blue scrollwork. In Italian folk tradition, the dragon brings good luck and fair winds. Each plate is painted by a single artisan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the 11-inch dinner plate in the \u003cstrong\u003eSimplified\u003c\/strong\u003e version — the dragon and scrollwork appear at the rim only, leaving the plate's center plain. The quieter presentation pairs beautifully with the Full Design pieces in the same setting, or stands alone as a more restrained Raffaellesco statement. The piece is made of tin-glazed earthenware — known as majolica — and at $85 represents one of the most accessible entry points into the Raffaellesco line. 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A stylized golden dragon is the central motif, reputedly first painted by Raphael, the master painter and architect of the Italian High Renaissance, in the 16th century. The Raffaellesco dragon is a benevolent deity that bestows good luck and fair winds on seagoing merchants — the puffs of wind streaming from the dragon's mouth represent that blessing. The pattern is hailed as one of Deruta's most challenging designs in all of majolica; its intricacy demands an unimaginably steady hand from the artisan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between Raffaellesco Full Design and Simplified?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Full Design carries the dragon and the surrounding ornament in full detail — it's the showpiece. The Simplified version uses the same color palette and motif vocabulary in a quieter composition for everyday use. The two mix at the same table by design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the dragon mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA benevolent deity, not a threatening one. It bestows good luck and fair winds on seagoing merchants, with puffs of wind streaming from its mouth as the visual sign of that blessing. This makes Raffaellesco a particularly meaningful gift for someone embarking on a new chapter — a wedding, a new home, a new venture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes the Raffaellesco pattern?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe FIMA workshop in Deruta, Italy. FIMA is the master workshop that produces Biordi's Classic Deruta dinnerware lines — Antico Deruta, Ricco Deruta, Raffaellesco, Siena, Orvieto, and Bordato. (Note: a separate exclusive variant, Raffaellesco Rosso, combines the golden Raffaellesco dragon with the red Ricamo Rosso scrollwork and is produced exclusively by the Pia Formato workshop.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs FIMA the same as CAMA?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFIMA is the workshop in Deruta now producing the Classic Deruta patterns once made by CAMA, the historic Deruta workshop that originated several of these designs. The patterns themselves are essentially the same. What differs is the artisan's hand — FIMA's painters use slightly different color tones than CAMA's did. The two work well together: if you have CAMA pieces in your collection, you can add FIMA pieces today and the table will read as one cohesive group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it really hand-painted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — and Raffaellesco is one of the most challenging patterns to paint in all of Deruta. Every piece is hand-painted by a single artisan at the FIMA workshop, so no two are exactly alike. The small differences in color, shape, line, or diameter that you'll see piece-to-piece are signs of authentic hand-painting, not defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it dishwasher safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — dishwasher safe and food safe. Not microwave safe (the underglaze can stress under microwave heat) and not oven safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I mix this with other Deruta patterns?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — that's a deliberate design choice. Raffaellesco is built to coordinate with Antico Deruta, Ricco Deruta, Siena, Orvieto, and Bordato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good Italian wedding gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — wedding gifts are one of the things Biordi is best known for. Raffaellesco is a particularly meaningful choice because the dragon traditionally bestows fair winds and good luck on new ventures. Hand-painted Italian ceramics are heirloom-quality, one-of-a-kind, and they carry their origin clearly: this piece is made in Deruta, Italy. We ship nationwide, gift-wrap on request, and have been the San Francisco source for authentic Italian ceramics since 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good housewarming or hostess gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Gifts are the largest part of what Biordi sells — every piece is a one-of-a-kind, authentic Italian treasure made by a named artisan in Italy, not a mass-produced import. Arrives ready to use rather than store. Add Florentine gift wrap at checkout if you'd like it sent finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBiordi Art Imports has been San Francisco's source for authentic Italian ceramics and gifts since 1946. Voted \u003cstrong\u003eBest Overall Retailer\u003c\/strong\u003e in the San Francisco Bay Guardian Best of the Bay readers' poll for \u003cstrong\u003efive consecutive years\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designated a \u003cstrong\u003eSan Francisco Legacy Business\u003c\/strong\u003e (#LBR-2020-21-029), and the city declared \u003cstrong\u003eMay 1 \"Biordi Art Imports Day\"\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2021. Every piece comes from a named Italian artisan, family workshop, or heritage house we work with directly — FIMA, CF Deruta, Pia Formato, Eugenio Ricciarelli, Susanna DeSimone (from the famous Palermo ceramic family — her father painted with Picasso), Geribi, Bucci Ceramiche, Ortigia Sicilia, Italesse, and Salviati. So each piece is genuinely one-of-a-kind. Not a stock-photo listing, not a mass-produced import, not a reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this be customized or personalized?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCustomization and personalization are available on select pieces. Eugenio Ricciarelli, FIMA, Pia Formato, Geribi, and CF Deruta accept special orders — a name, date, or occasion painted on the piece, or a different size or shape in the workshop's existing pattern. Lead time is typically 3–6 months because each piece is hand-painted to order in Italy. 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The craftsmanship of these Italian Ceramics and hand-painted interpretation of this piece will be a distinctive Maiolica treasure heirloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe small imperfections such as the difference in color, shape, diameter or small bubbles that form inside, do not constitute a defect but testify that it is actually an artisanal product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eArtisan Story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaffaellesco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis is Biordi’s most appreciated pattern of classic Italian dinnerware and pottery. 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Each piece of our Majolica pottery is one of a kind and these Biordi dishes will all look great together!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FIMA","offers":[{"title":"12\"","offer_id":12837542953013,"sku":"225","price":360.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14”","offer_id":12951814209589,"sku":"2278","price":380.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/products\/image_fd438310-fcb4-4e79-9be5-fc119b259f9d.jpg?v=1670724101"},{"product_id":"raffaellesco-pepper-grinder","title":"Grinder Pepper - Raffaellesco","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Raffaellesco pattern on this Pepper Grinder is, without a doubt, the best in Deruta, and possibly of all of Italy. The craftsmanship of these Italian Ceramics and hand-painted interpretation of this piece will be a distinctive Majolica treasure heirloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe small imperfections such as the difference in color, shape, diameter or small bubbles that form inside, do not constitute a defect but testify that it is actually an artisanal product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTommassini is a family owned workshop in the hills of Deruta. Father, wife and son work together creating the most beautifully painted highly functional Italian majolica utensils, pepper grinders and glassware. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis is Biordi’s most appreciated pattern of classic Italian dinnerware and pottery. The stylized dragon, seen as the central motif, was reputedly painted in the 16th century by Raphael, the master painter and architect of the Italian High Renaissance. 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A serving piece that doubles as a sculptural centerpiece — the spout, handle, and lid each carry the golden Raffaellesco dragon and its companion scrollwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRaffaellesco is Biordi's most appreciated pattern of classic Italian dinnerware — a stylized golden dragon reputedly first painted by Raphael in the 16th century. The dragon is a benevolent deity: the puffs of wind streaming from its mouth represent the fair winds it bestows on seagoing merchants. The pattern is hailed as one of Deruta's most challenging designs in all of majolica; its intricacy demands an unimaginably steady hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse the coffee pot at a long breakfast or brunch service, then store it on display rather than tucked away. Pairs naturally with Raffaellesco dinnerware and the sibling Classic Deruta patterns, including older CAMA-workshop pieces. A traditional Italian wedding gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe small imperfections such as the difference in color, shape, diameter or small bubbles that form inside, do not constitute a defect but testify that it is actually an artisanal product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-quart capacity coffee pot with handle, spout, and lid\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted majolica (tin-glazed earthenware)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deruta, Italy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop:\u003c\/strong\u003e FIMA (successor to CAMA for the Classic Deruta lines)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raffaellesco — golden dragon with blue accents on cream ground\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16th-century design reputedly painted by Raphael\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dishwasher safe · Food safe · Not microwave safe · Not oven safe\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual coffee pot\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixes with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raffaellesco dinnerware, Antico Deruta, Ricco Deruta, Siena, Orvieto, Bordato, plus older CAMA-workshop pieces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Raffaellesco pattern?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBiordi's most appreciated pattern of classic Italian dinnerware. 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This makes Raffaellesco a particularly meaningful gift for someone embarking on a new chapter — a wedding, a new home, a new venture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I still order this if it shows out of stock?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — every Raffaellesco piece can be reordered as a special order at the FIMA workshop in Deruta. Lead time is typically 3–6 months because each piece is hand-painted to order in Italy. Contact Biordi at (415) 392-8096 or customerservice@biordi.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes the Raffaellesco pattern?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe FIMA workshop in Deruta, Italy. FIMA is the master workshop that produces Biordi's Classic Deruta dinnerware lines — Antico Deruta, Ricco Deruta, Raffaellesco, Siena, Orvieto, and Bordato. (Note: a separate exclusive variant, Raffaellesco Rosso, combines the golden Raffaellesco dragon with the red Ricamo Rosso scrollwork and is produced exclusively by the Pia Formato workshop.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs FIMA the same as CAMA?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFIMA is the workshop in Deruta now producing the Classic Deruta patterns once made by CAMA, the historic Deruta workshop that originated several of these designs. The patterns themselves are essentially the same. What differs is the artisan's hand — FIMA's painters use slightly different color tones than CAMA's did. The two work well together: if you have CAMA pieces in your collection, you can add FIMA pieces today and the table will read as one cohesive group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it really hand-painted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — and Raffaellesco is one of the most challenging patterns to paint in all of Deruta. Every piece is hand-painted by a single artisan at the FIMA workshop, so no two are exactly alike. The small differences in color, shape, line, or diameter that you'll see piece-to-piece are signs of authentic hand-painting, not defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it dishwasher safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — dishwasher safe and food safe. Not microwave safe (the underglaze can stress under microwave heat) and not oven safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I mix this with other Deruta patterns?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — that's a deliberate design choice. Raffaellesco is built to coordinate with Antico Deruta, Ricco Deruta, Siena, Orvieto, and Bordato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good Italian wedding gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — wedding gifts are one of the things Biordi is best known for. Raffaellesco is a particularly meaningful choice because the dragon traditionally bestows fair winds and good luck on new ventures. Hand-painted Italian ceramics are heirloom-quality, one-of-a-kind, and they carry their origin clearly: this piece is made in Deruta, Italy. We ship nationwide, gift-wrap on request, and have been the San Francisco source for authentic Italian ceramics since 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good housewarming or hostess gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Gifts are the largest part of what Biordi sells — every piece is a one-of-a-kind, authentic Italian treasure made by a named artisan in Italy, not a mass-produced import. Arrives ready to use rather than store. 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Every piece comes from a named Italian artisan, family workshop, or heritage house we work with directly — FIMA, CF Deruta, Pia Formato, Eugenio Ricciarelli, Susanna DeSimone (from the famous Palermo ceramic family — her father painted with Picasso), Geribi, Bucci Ceramiche, Ortigia Sicilia, Italesse, and Salviati. So each piece is genuinely one-of-a-kind. Not a stock-photo listing, not a mass-produced import, not a reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this be customized or personalized?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCustomization and personalization are available on select pieces. Eugenio Ricciarelli, FIMA, Pia Formato, Geribi, and CF Deruta accept special orders — a name, date, or occasion painted on the piece, or a different size or shape in the workshop's existing pattern. Lead time is typically 3–6 months because each piece is hand-painted to order in Italy. 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A sculptural vessel modeled in the form of a rooster — a tradition with deep roots in Renaissance Florence (see The Legend below) — painted in Biordi's most appreciated pattern of classic Italian dinnerware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRaffaellesco is a stylized golden dragon design reputedly first painted by Raphael in the 16th century. The dragon is a benevolent deity: the puffs of wind streaming from its mouth represent the fair winds it bestows on seagoing merchants. On a rooster pitcher, the dragon scrolls wrap around the body and tail of the bird, giving a layered reading of two of Italy's most enduring good-luck symbols at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse the pitcher for wine service in the Italian tradition, for water at a long meal, or as a sculptural piece on a sideboard between meals. Pairs naturally with Raffaellesco dinnerware and the sibling Classic Deruta patterns, including older CAMA-workshop pieces. A traditional Italian wedding or housewarming gift because of its layered symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe small imperfections such as the difference in color, shape, diameter or small bubbles that form inside, do not constitute a defect but testify that it is actually an artisanal product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Legend of the Italian Rooster Pitcher\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe origin of Italian rooster pitchers dates back to the early Renaissance, 15th-century Florence. The Medici family ruled Florence as its wealthiest and most powerful dynasty, and a rival family — the Pazzi — resented their dominance and vowed to overthrow them. 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The tradition spread across the 16th century and into modern Italian-American homes, where rooster pitchers became one of the classic wedding and housewarming gifts. \u003cem\u003e\"Il Buon Gallo\"\u003c\/em\u003e — the Good Rooster — has come to symbolize luck, abundance, and prosperity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-quart capacity, rooster-form pitcher\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted majolica (tin-glazed earthenware)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deruta, Italy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop:\u003c\/strong\u003e FIMA (successor to CAMA for the Classic Deruta lines)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raffaellesco — golden dragon with blue accents on cream ground\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16th-century Raffaellesco design reputedly painted by Raphael + 15th-century Medici rooster pitcher tradition\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dishwasher safe · Food safe · Not microwave safe · Not oven safe\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual pitcher\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixes with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raffaellesco dinnerware, Antico Deruta, Ricco Deruta, Siena, Orvieto, Bordato, plus older CAMA-workshop pieces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is an Italian rooster pitcher?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA hand-painted ceramic pitcher modeled in the form of a rooster, a tradition that dates to 15th-century Florence and the Medici family (see The Legend above). \"Il Buon Gallo\" — the Good Rooster — has become an enduring symbol of luck, abundance, and prosperity in Italian and Italian-American homes. Often given as a wedding or housewarming gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Raffaellesco pattern?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBiordi's most appreciated pattern of classic Italian dinnerware. A stylized golden dragon is the central motif, reputedly first painted by Raphael, the master painter and architect of the Italian High Renaissance, in the 16th century. The dragon is a benevolent deity that bestows good luck and fair winds on seagoing merchants — the puffs of wind streaming from its mouth represent that blessing. It is hailed as one of Deruta's most challenging designs in all of majolica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I still order this if it shows out of stock?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — every Raffaellesco piece can be reordered as a special order at the FIMA workshop in Deruta. Lead time is typically 3–6 months because each piece is hand-painted to order in Italy. Contact Biordi at (415) 392-8096 or customerservice@biordi.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes the Raffaellesco pattern?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe FIMA workshop in Deruta, Italy. FIMA is the master workshop that produces Biordi's Classic Deruta dinnerware lines — Antico Deruta, Ricco Deruta, Raffaellesco, Siena, Orvieto, and Bordato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs FIMA the same as CAMA?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFIMA is the workshop in Deruta now producing the Classic Deruta patterns once made by CAMA, the historic Deruta workshop that originated several of these designs. The patterns themselves are essentially the same. What differs is the artisan's hand — FIMA's painters use slightly different color tones than CAMA's did. 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A countertop kitchen object that holds cooking utensils — wooden spoons, spatulas, whisks, ladles — and earns its place visually because the entire body is painted in Biordi's most appreciated Deruta pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRaffaellesco features a stylized golden dragon centered on the piece, reputedly first painted by Raphael in the 16th century. The dragon is a benevolent deity that bestows good luck and fair winds on seagoing merchants; the puffs of wind streaming from its mouth represent that blessing. On a cylindrical utensil holder, the dragon and its companion scrollwork wrap fully around the body — a 360-degree reading of the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePairs naturally with Raffaellesco dinnerware and the sibling Classic Deruta patterns, including older CAMA-workshop pieces. 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Add Florentine gift wrap at checkout if you'd like it sent finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBiordi Art Imports has been San Francisco's source for authentic Italian ceramics and gifts since 1946. Voted \u003cstrong\u003eBest Overall Retailer\u003c\/strong\u003e in the San Francisco Bay Guardian Best of the Bay readers' poll for \u003cstrong\u003efive consecutive years\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designated a \u003cstrong\u003eSan Francisco Legacy Business\u003c\/strong\u003e (#LBR-2020-21-029), and the city declared \u003cstrong\u003eMay 1 \"Biordi Art Imports Day\"\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2021. Every piece comes from a named Italian artisan, family workshop, or heritage house we work with directly — FIMA, CF Deruta, Pia Formato, Eugenio Ricciarelli, Susanna DeSimone (from the famous Palermo ceramic family — her father painted with Picasso), Geribi, Bucci Ceramiche, Ortigia Sicilia, Italesse, and Salviati. So each piece is genuinely one-of-a-kind. Not a stock-photo listing, not a mass-produced import, not a reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this be customized or personalized?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCustomization and personalization are available on select pieces. Eugenio Ricciarelli, FIMA, Pia Formato, Geribi, and CF Deruta accept special orders — a name, date, or occasion painted on the piece, or a different size or shape in the workshop's existing pattern. Lead time is typically 3–6 months because each piece is hand-painted to order in Italy. 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Deep blues, gold, and small painted accents in Eugenio's signature B-61 work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery line is painted freehand without the spolvero (dusting) technique used for reproduction, so each bowl is genuinely one-of-a-kind. Mixes naturally with other Eugenio patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse it as a condiment bowl at the table, olive dish on a cheese board, or small dessert bowl. A modest, useful gift at an accessible price point. 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Hand-painted Italian ceramics are heirloom-quality, one-of-a-kind (no two pieces are ever exactly alike because each is hand-painted by a single artisan), and they carry their origin clearly: this piece is made in Deruta, Italy. Couples actually use and display Biordi pieces rather than store them. We ship nationwide, gift-wrap on request, and have been the San Francisco source for authentic Italian ceramics since 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good housewarming or hostess gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Gifts are the largest part of what Biordi sells — every piece is a one-of-a-kind, authentic Italian treasure made by a named artisan in Italy, not a mass-produced import. Arrives ready to use rather than store. 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