{"title":"PLATES","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHand Painted Italian Plates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOur collection of hand painted Italian plates reflect the very best in traditional and modern ceramic designs from Italy’s most prized artisans. You can mix these patterns with each other, combining the \"full designs\" dinnerware with their \"simplified\" versions, creating a collection that’s as unique as each of these beautiful works of art. 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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-salad-plate-full-design","title":"Ricco Deruta: Salad Plate, Full Design","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiordi's bestselling Italian salad 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. 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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. 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\u003eWill it pair with my Ricco Deruta dinner plate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — designed to be a coordinated set. 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\u003eWhat's the difference between Full Design and Simplified?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFull Design covers the entire face of the plate edge-to-edge. 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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Ricco Deruta is Biordi's most popular pattern for classic Italian dinnerware — a 16th-century Renaissance design traced from Perugino's frescoes, in the original blues, yellows, and greens of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Simplified version uses the same Renaissance color palette and motif vocabulary as Ricco Deruta Full Design, but in a quieter composition for daily use. The 8\" salad plate is the workhorse of a Ricco Deruta place setting — sized for salads, appetizers, desserts, or as an accent under a soup bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePairs naturally with Ricco Deruta Full Design and with the sibling Classic Deruta patterns. Mix-and-match across patterns and across Full\/Simplified is part of how Ricco Deruta is meant to be used.\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 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 (successor to CAMA for the Classic Deruta lines)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ricco Deruta, Simplified — Renaissance blues, yellows, and greens\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Renaissance-era Deruta tradition, traced from Perugino's 16th-century frescos\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 plate\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixes with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antico Deruta, Raffaellesco, Siena, Orvieto Green Rooster, and Bordato, plus older CAMA-workshop pieces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Ricco Deruta?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBiordi's most popular pattern for classic Italian dinnerware — and Deruta's most celebrated design. The pattern can be traced to Perugino's frescoes from the 16th century, and is hand-painted with the original blues, yellows, and greens of the traditional Renaissance era. It has been Biordi's best-selling Italian pottery for over 60 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between Ricco Deruta Full Design and Simplified?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Full Design is the more elaborate, detail-rich version of the pattern. The Simplified version uses the same colors and motif vocabulary in a quieter, more pared-down composition for everyday use.\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. 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. Ricco Deruta is built to coordinate with Antico Deruta, Raffaellesco, Siena, Orvieto Green Rooster, 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. 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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, polyphonic composition. Each plate is painted by a single artisan, so no two are identical.\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 at the rim only, is sold separately.) The plate is made of tin-glazed earthenware — known as majolica (Italian: \u003cem\u003emaiolica\u003c\/em\u003e) — and the soft gray glaze with cobalt detail makes it an unusually flexible piece for table-setting: dressier than the brightly colored Deruta patterns, less stark than monochrome porcelain. Small variations in color, line, and shape are signs of authentic hand-painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse it as the dinner plate in an Antico Deruta place setting, paired with the matching Antico salad plate and pasta bowl. 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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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. 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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. 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This classic and elegant pattern on this Italian pottery is a reproduction from a 13th century marble inlay found on the floor of the breathtaking Siena Cathedral.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\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\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eArtisan Story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSiena\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e -\u003c\/strong\u003e This black and dark red dinnerware on the Maiolica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003efeatures the figures of a sitting deer. 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The dark red and black harmonize beautifully with the Full Design at the same table — the Simplified version makes Siena practical as a daily place setting rather than a once-a-year showpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePairs naturally with Siena Full Design and with the sibling Classic Deruta patterns (Antico, Ricco Deruta, Raffaellesco, 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 Siena, Simplified — black and dark red, pared-down composition\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13th-century Siena Cathedral marble inlay\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 Siena (Full Design), Antico Deruta, Ricco Deruta, Raffaellesco, 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 Siena pattern?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA classic Deruta dinnerware design in black and dark red, built around the figure of a sitting deer. 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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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Raffaellesco mixes especially well with Ricco Deruta — both are 16th-century Renaissance patterns — and also pairs with Antico Deruta, 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 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 Raffaellesco — golden dragon (attributed to Raphael) with gold and blue scrollwork on cream glaze\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixes with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ricco Deruta, Antico Deruta, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho painted the original Raffaellesco pattern?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is attributed to Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio), the Italian High Renaissance master, in the 16th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the dragon symbolize?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn Italian folk tradition the Raffaellesco dragon is benevolent — a deity of good luck and fair winds. Seafaring merchants kept Raffaellesco ceramics for protection on voyages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the gold paint real gold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo — it is a gold-toned glaze fired into the majolica, not metallic gold leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I mix Raffaellesco with Ricco Deruta?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — both are 16th-century Renaissance patterns from the same workshop tradition. They're designed to mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it really hand-painted in Italy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. The Raffaellesco dragon is one of the most demanding patterns in Deruta to paint, and each plate is the work of 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. 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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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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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 Biordi's most appreciated pattern of classic Italian dinnerware — a stylized golden dragon centered on the plate, reputedly first painted by Raphael himself 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 and on anyone the pattern travels home with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Simplified version preserves Raffaellesco's distinctive palette — golden dragon, deep blue accents, cream ground — in a quieter composition for everyday use. 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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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Choose mounting hardware based on the piece's weight and your wall type\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed by Susanna DeSimone; bears the \"Fabbrica della Ceramica\" studio mark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this hung?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach piece has holes in the back where wire can be threaded for picture hooks or D-rings on lighter pieces. For the heavier ceramic panels and platters, French cleats or anchor-mounted hardware rated to 10+ lbs are recommended. Hardware is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this signed by Susanna DeSimone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — Susanna DeSimone signs each piece on the back, alongside the Fabbrica della Ceramica studio mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a limited edition?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach piece is unique. While the pattern is in production, no two hand-painted pieces are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between Susanna DeSimone and Giovanni DeSimone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGiovanni DeSimone founded the studio in mid-20th-century Palermo and worked alongside Pablo Picasso, who shared his innovation of using bright red in glazed ceramics. Susanna DeSimone is Giovanni's daughter and continues the studio today, now operating as Fabbrica della Ceramica. She paints in a similar cubist-folk style as her father but with her own contemporary palette and signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good Italian gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — especially for housewarmings, hostess gifts, birthdays, and lovers of Italian or Sicilian art. Susanna DeSimone pieces are some of the most distinctively Italian objects we carry. We gift-wrap on request, ship nationwide, and have been the San Francisco source for authentic Italian gifts since 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBiordi 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, 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\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Susanna DeSimone artistic tradition was founded in Palermo, Sicily, by her father \u003cstrong\u003eGiovanni DeSimone\u003c\/strong\u003e — a renowned and innovative artisan known for intense colors and a cubist drawing style similar to Pablo Picasso. Early in his career, Giovanni DeSimone worked alongside Picasso, and the two shared an innovation: the use of bright red in glazed ceramics, which Picasso loved. \u003cem\u003e\"I express what comes through my imagination, filtering old and new memories, comparing my experiences and my understanding,\"\u003c\/em\u003e Giovanni DeSimone wrote in 1991.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiordi Art Imports was the first US distributor of Giovanni DeSimone's work\u003c\/strong\u003e — a relationship that began in the studio's earliest years in America and continues today with his daughter, \u003cstrong\u003eSusanna DeSimone\u003c\/strong\u003e, who carries the tradition forward. Her limited production bears her signature alongside the studio's new name, \u003cstrong\u003eFabbrica della Ceramica\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DE SIMONE","offers":[{"title":"10\"","offer_id":12837590106165,"sku":"757","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/files\/20231207_000117874_iOS.jpg?v=1701989557"},{"product_id":"contrade-from-siena-owl","title":"Contrade Dinnerware From Siena: Owl","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrade Italian Dinnerware is available in all 17 District Designs and each design is available in eight different products. \u003c\/span\u003eThe Owl (Civetta), for centuries has represented the \"Rione della Civetta\" during the Palio horse race. \"Rione\" stands for Neighborhood. \u003cspan\u003eThe Contrade Italian Ceramics are handcrafted in Siena, Italy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCivetta\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis situated immediately to the north of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Piazza_del_Campo\" title=\"Piazza del Campo\"\u003ePiazza del Campo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the centre of the city. Traditionally, its residents were\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Shoemakers\" class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Shoemakers\"\u003eshoemakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCivetta\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nowrap\"\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003es symbol is a crowned owl sitting on a branch. Its colours are red and black striped with white. Its motto is: \"Vedo nella Notte\" (I see in the night).\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-4\" class=\"reference\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Contrade_of_Siena#cite_note-4\"\u003e[4]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor years Civetta was considered the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003enonna\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(grandmother) because it had not won a palio for over 30 years.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eCivetta\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewon the Palio in August 2009, thereby losing the name \"nonna\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn August 2014, Civetta once again won the palio. On September 19, 2014, members of the Civetta contrada held a street celebration in honor of their victory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCivetta’s allies are Aquila, Giraffa, Istrice and Pantera. Its rival is Leocorno (since 1960).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is created as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"44\"\u003especial order\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-painted just for you by skilled Italian artisans. Each item is crafted individually using time-honored techniques, resulting in a one-of-a-kind work that carries the mark and spirit of its maker. Because of this meticulous process, production takes time—but it is precisely this dedication to craftsmanship that makes it worth the wait. Place your special order and bring home an authentic piece made exclusively for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\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\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Renaissance, Italian cities were partitioned into districts or neighborhoods called Contrade to supply troops to the military. Today, the most celebrated Contrade are of Siena, where 17 Contrade, each represented by a symbol or animal, compete in the Piazza del Campo for pride and the glory of winning in a biannual horse race called the Palio di Siena, which dates back to 1656.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bianco \u0026 Nero","offers":[{"title":"Charger Plate 13\" - Owl","offer_id":12848611885109,"sku":"1318","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dinner Plate 11.5\" - Owl","offer_id":12848611917877,"sku":"1319","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pasta\/Soup Bowl 10\" - Owl","offer_id":12848611950645,"sku":"1320","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Salad Plate 9\" - Owl","offer_id":12848611983413,"sku":"1321","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dessert Plate 7.5\" - Owl","offer_id":12848612016181,"sku":"1322","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/products\/OwlPlate800px.jpg?v=1587789578"},{"product_id":"contrade-from-siena-giraffe","title":"Contrade Dinnerware From Siena: Giraffe","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrade Italian Dinnerware is available in all 17 District Designs and each design is available in eight different products. \u003c\/span\u003eThe Giraffe (Giraffa), for centuries has represented the \"Rione della Giraffa\" during the Palio horse race. \"Rione\" stands for Neighborhood. \u003cspan\u003eThe Contrade Italian Ceramics are handcrafted in Siena, Italy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGiraffa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an affluent area of the city situated to the north-east of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Piazza_del_Campo\" title=\"Piazza del Campo\"\u003ePiazza del Campo\u003c\/a\u003e. Traditionally, its residents were\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Painters\" class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Painters\"\u003epainters\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGiraffa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nowrap\"\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003es symbol is a giraffe led by a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Moors\" title=\"Moors\"\u003eMoor\u003c\/a\u003e, and a ribbon bearing the motto \"Humbertus I dedit\" (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Umberto_I_of_Italy\" title=\"Umberto I of Italy\"\u003eUmberto I\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egave\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Eritrea\" title=\"Eritrea\"\u003eit\u003c\/a\u003e\"). Its colours are white and red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGiraffa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas the title of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003econtrada imperiale\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(imperial\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003econtrada\u003c\/i\u003e). It was bestowed this title by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Victor_Emmanuel_III_of_Italy\" title=\"Victor Emmanuel III of Italy\"\u003eKing Vittorio Emanuele III\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhen it won the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003epalio\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein 1936, the year the race was dedicated to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italian_East_Africa\" title=\"Italian East Africa\"\u003eItaly's empire in East Africa\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGiraffa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewon the Palio on 2nd of July, 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts allies are Civetta, Istrice and Pantera. It currently does not have an enemy, as its rivalry with Bruco ended up in 1996.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is created as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"44\"\u003especial order\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-painted just for you by skilled Italian artisans. Each item is crafted individually using time-honored techniques, resulting in a one-of-a-kind work that carries the mark and spirit of its maker. Because of this meticulous process, production takes time—but it is precisely this dedication to craftsmanship that makes it worth the wait. Place your special order and bring home an authentic piece made exclusively for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\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\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Renaissance, Italian cities were partitioned into districts or neighborhoods called Contrade to supply troops to the military. Today, the most celebrated Contrade are of Siena, where 17 Contrade, each represented by a symbol or animal, compete in the Piazza del Campo for pride and the glory of winning in a biannual horse race called the Palio di Siena, which dates back to 1656.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bianco \u0026 Nero","offers":[{"title":"Charger Plate 13\" - Giraffe","offer_id":12848612114485,"sku":"1325","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Dinner Plate 11.5\" - Giraffe","offer_id":12848612147253,"sku":"1326","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pasta\/Soup Bowl 10\" - Giraffe","offer_id":12848612180021,"sku":"1327","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Salad Plate 9\" - Giraffe","offer_id":12848612212789,"sku":"1328","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Dessert Plate 7.5\" - Giraffe","offer_id":12848612245557,"sku":"1329","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/products\/GiraffePlate800px.jpg?v=1587789496"},{"product_id":"contrade-from-siena-ram","title":"Contrade Dinnerware From Siena: Ram","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrade Italian Dinnerware is available in all 17 District Designs and each design is available in eight different products. \u003c\/span\u003eThe Ram (Valmontone), for centuries has represented the \"Rione del Valmontone\" during the Palio horse race. \"Rione\" stands for Neighborhood. \u003cspan\u003eThe Contrade Italian Ceramics are handcrafted in Siena, Italy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eValdimontone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis situated in the south-east of the city near\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Porta Romana, Siena\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Porta_Romana,_Siena\"\u003ePorta Romana\u003c\/a\u003e. Traditionally, its residents were\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tailors\" class=\"mw-redirect\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tailors\"\u003etailors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eValdimontone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nowrap\"\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003es symbol is a crowned\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Heraldry\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Heraldry\"\u003erampant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eram, with a blue shield emblazoned with the letter \"u\" for Umberto. Its colours are red and yellow, with white trim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is allied with Onda and opposed to Nicchio, its neighbour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValdimontone last won the Palio on 16 August 2012.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is created as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"44\"\u003especial order\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-painted just for you by skilled Italian artisans. Each item is crafted individually using time-honored techniques, resulting in a one-of-a-kind work that carries the mark and spirit of its maker. Because of this meticulous process, production takes time—but it is precisely this dedication to craftsmanship that makes it worth the wait. Place your special order and bring home an authentic piece made exclusively for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\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\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Renaissance, Italian cities were partitioned into districts or neighborhoods called Contrade to supply troops to the military. Today, the most celebrated Contrade are of Siena, where 17 Contrade, each represented by a symbol or animal, compete in the Piazza del Campo for pride and the glory of winning in a biannual horse race called the Palio di Siena, which dates back to 1656.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bianco \u0026 Nero","offers":[{"title":"Charger Plate 13\" - Ram","offer_id":12848612343861,"sku":"1332","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Dinner Plate 11.5\" - Ram","offer_id":12848612376629,"sku":"1333","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pasta\/Soup Bowl 10\" - Ram","offer_id":12848612409397,"sku":"1334","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Salad Plate 9\" - Ram","offer_id":12848612442165,"sku":"1335","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Dessert Plate 7.5\" - Ram","offer_id":12848612474933,"sku":"1336","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/products\/RamPlate800px.jpg?v=1587789686"},{"product_id":"contrade-from-siena-dolphin","title":"Contrade Dinnerware From Siena: Dolphin","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContrade Italian Dinnerware is available in all 17 District Designs and each design is available in eight different products. The Dolphin (Onda), for centuries has represented the \"Rione dell'Onda\" during the Palio horse race. \"Rione\" stands for Neighborhood. The Contrade Italian Ceramics are handcrafted in Siena, Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOnda\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eruns south from the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Piazza_del_Campo\" title=\"Piazza del Campo\"\u003ePiazza del Campo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the centre of the city. Traditionally, its residents were\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Carpenters\" class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Carpenters\"\u003ecarpenters\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOnda\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nowrap\"\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003es symbol is a dolphin. Its colours are white and sky blue and the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003econtrada\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edescribes itself as \"The colour of Heaven, the force of the sea\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnda has the title of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003econtrada capitana\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(captain contrada) because in the past its soldiers mounted guard at the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Palazzo_Pubblico\" title=\"Palazzo Pubblico\"\u003ePalazzo Pubblico\u003c\/a\u003e. A famous member of Onda was the sculptor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Giovanni_Dupr%C3%A8\" class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Giovanni Duprè\"\u003eGiovanni Duprè\u003c\/a\u003e, after whom the main street in Onda is named.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnda’s allies are Nicchio (since 1684), Tartuca (since 1933) and Valdimontone (since 1781). Onda's adversary is Torre (since 1559).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnda won the Palio of July 2, 2012 and August 16, 2013 and 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is created as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"44\"\u003especial order\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-painted just for you by skilled Italian artisans. Each item is crafted individually using time-honored techniques, resulting in a one-of-a-kind work that carries the mark and spirit of its maker. Because of this meticulous process, production takes time—but it is precisely this dedication to craftsmanship that makes it worth the wait. Place your special order and bring home an authentic piece made exclusively for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\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\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Renaissance, Italian cities were partitioned into districts or neighborhoods called Contrade to supply troops to the military. Today, the most celebrated Contrade are of Siena, where 17 Contrade, each represented by a symbol or animal, compete in the Piazza del Campo for pride and the glory of winning in a biannual horse race called the Palio di Siena, which dates back to 1656.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bianco \u0026 Nero","offers":[{"title":"Charger Plate 13\" - Dolphin","offer_id":12848612573237,"sku":"1339","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dinner Plate 11.5\" - Dolphin","offer_id":12848612606005,"sku":"1340","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pasta\/Soup Bowl 10\" - Dolphin","offer_id":12848612638773,"sku":"1341","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Salad Plate 9\" - Dolphin","offer_id":12848612671541,"sku":"1342","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dessert Plate 7.5\" - Dolphin","offer_id":12848612704309,"sku":"1343","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/products\/DolfinPlate800px.jpg?v=1589644272"},{"product_id":"contrade-from-siena-turtle","title":"Contrade Dinnerware From Siena: Turtle","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrade Italian Dinnerware is available in all 17 District Designs and each design is available in eight different products. \u003c\/span\u003eThe Turtle (Tartuca), for centuries has represented the \"Rione della Tortuca\" during the Palio horse race. \"Rione\" stands for Neighborhood. \u003cspan\u003eThe Contrade Italian Ceramics are handcrafted in Siena, Italy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTartuca\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis situated at the southern end of the city. Traditionally, its residents were sculptors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTartuca\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nowrap\"\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003es symbol is a tortoise with alternating Savoy knots and daisies. Its colours are yellow and deep blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinner of the Palio, on July 2, 2009, with Giuseppe Zedde on Già del Menhir. Tartuca last won the Palio on 20 October 2018.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is opposed to Chiocciola, while its allies are Leocorno, Nicchio, Onda and Selva.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is created as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"44\"\u003especial order\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-painted just for you by skilled Italian artisans. Each item is crafted individually using time-honored techniques, resulting in a one-of-a-kind work that carries the mark and spirit of its maker. Because of this meticulous process, production takes time—but it is precisely this dedication to craftsmanship that makes it worth the wait. Place your special order and bring home an authentic piece made exclusively for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\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\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Renaissance, Italian cities were partitioned into districts or neighborhoods called Contrade to supply troops to the military. Today, the most celebrated Contrade are of Siena, where 17 Contrade, each represented by a symbol or animal, compete in the Piazza del Campo for pride and the glory of winning in a biannual horse race called the Palio di Siena, which dates back to 1656.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bianco \u0026 Nero","offers":[{"title":"Charger Plate 13\" - Turtle","offer_id":12848612802613,"sku":"1346","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dinner Plate 11.5\" - Turtle","offer_id":43863612227637,"sku":"1347","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pasta\/Soup Bowl 10\" - Turtle","offer_id":12848612868149,"sku":"1348","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Salad Plate 9\" - Turtle","offer_id":12848612900917,"sku":"1349","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Dessert Plate 7.5\" - Turtle","offer_id":12848612933685,"sku":"1350","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/products\/TurtlePlate800px.jpg?v=1587789891"},{"product_id":"contrade-from-siena-eagle","title":"Contrade Dinnerware From Siena: Eagle","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrade Italian Dinnerware is available in all 17 District Designs and each design is available in eight different products. \u003c\/span\u003eThe Eagle (Aquila), for centuries has represented the \"Rione dell'Aquila\" during the Palio horse race. \"Rione\" stands for Neighborhood. \u003cspan\u003eThe Contrade Italian Ceramics are handcrafted in Siena, Italy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAquila\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis situated immediately to the south-west of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Piazza_del_Campo\" title=\"Piazza del Campo\"\u003ePiazza del Campo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the centre of the city, and is home to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eduomo\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(cathedral). Traditionally, its residents were\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Civil_law_notary\" title=\"Civil law notary\"\u003enotaries\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir last victory was on July 3, 1992 (Andrea de Gortes 'Vinegar' on Galleggiante). They have had 24 official victories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAquila\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nowrap\"\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003es symbol is a double-headed black eagle holding an orb, a sword, and a sceptre. Its colours are yellow, trimmed with blue and black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAquila\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis one of only four\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003enobile\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(noble)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003econtrade\u003c\/i\u003e; its title was bestowed by the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Habsburg\" class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Habsburg\"\u003eHabsburg\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eemperor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Charles_V,_Holy_Roman_Emperor\" title=\"Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor\"\u003eCharles V\u003c\/a\u003e, out of gratitude for the warm reception he received there in 1536.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003econtrada\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nowrap\"\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003es museum is home to the oldest surviving\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Palio_di_Siena\" title=\"Palio di Siena\"\u003ePalio di Siena\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Banner\" title=\"Banner\"\u003ebanner\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(also called a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003epalio\u003c\/i\u003e), which dates from 1719.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAquila\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nowrap\"\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003es patron saint is La Vergine (the name of the Most Holy Maria). Her titulary festival is celebrated on 8 September.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are allied to the Civetta (Owl) and Drago (Dragon)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003econtrade\u003c\/i\u003e. They are opposed to the Pantera (Panther) contrada, since 1947.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is created as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"44\"\u003especial order\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-painted just for you by skilled Italian artisans. Each item is crafted individually using time-honored techniques, resulting in a one-of-a-kind work that carries the mark and spirit of its maker. Because of this meticulous process, production takes time—but it is precisely this dedication to craftsmanship that makes it worth the wait. Place your special order and bring home an authentic piece made exclusively for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\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\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Renaissance, Italian cities were partitioned into districts or neighborhoods called Contrade to supply troops to the military. Today, the most celebrated Contrade are of Siena, where 17 Contrade, each represented by a symbol or animal, compete in the Piazza del Campo for pride and the glory of winning in a biannual horse race called the Palio di Siena, which dates back to 1656.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bianco \u0026 Nero","offers":[{"title":"Charger Plate 13\" - Eagle","offer_id":12848613523509,"sku":"1367","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Dinner Plate 11.5\" - Eagle","offer_id":12848613556277,"sku":"1368","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pasta\/Soup Bowl 10\" - Eagle","offer_id":12848613589045,"sku":"1369","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Salad Plate 9\" - Eagle","offer_id":12848613621813,"sku":"1370","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dessert Plate 7.5\" - Eagle","offer_id":12848613654581,"sku":"1371","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/products\/EaglePlate800px.jpg?v=1587789450"},{"product_id":"contrade-from-siena-rhino","title":"Contrade Dinnerware From Siena: Rhino","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrade Italian Dinnerware is available in all 17 District Designs and each design is available in eight different products. \u003c\/span\u003eThe Rhino (Selva), for centuries has represented the \"Rione della Selva\" during the Palio horse race. \"Rione\" stands for Neighborhood. \u003cspan\u003eThe Contrade Italian Ceramics are handcrafted in Siena, Italy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSelva\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eruns west from the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Piazza_del_Campo\" title=\"Piazza del Campo\"\u003ePiazza del Campo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the centre of the city. Traditionally, its residents were\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Weaver_(occupation)\" class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Weaver (occupation)\"\u003eweavers\u003c\/a\u003e, but when the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003econtrade\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewere mainly military, they had a reputation for being excellent\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Archery\" title=\"Archery\"\u003earchers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSelva\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nowrap\"\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003es symbol is a rhinoceros at the base of an oak tree hung with hunting tools. Its colors are green and orange, bordered with white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was the winner of the Palio on August 16, 2006, with Salasso on Caro Amico. It also won the Palio on July 2, 2010, a huge upset over Nicchio, who was favored to win. Selva's most recent victory was August 16, 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts allies are Chiocciola and Tartuca. Selva does not have a rival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is created as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"44\"\u003especial order\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-painted just for you by skilled Italian artisans. Each item is crafted individually using time-honored techniques, resulting in a one-of-a-kind work that carries the mark and spirit of its maker. Because of this meticulous process, production takes time—but it is precisely this dedication to craftsmanship that makes it worth the wait. Place your special order and bring home an authentic piece made exclusively for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\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\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Renaissance, Italian cities were partitioned into districts or neighborhoods called Contrade to supply troops to the military. Today, the most celebrated Contrade are of Siena, where 17 Contrade, each represented by a symbol or animal, compete in the Piazza del Campo for pride and the glory of winning in a biannual horse race called the Palio di Siena, which dates back to 1656.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bianco \u0026 Nero","offers":[{"title":"Charger Plate 13\" - Rhino","offer_id":12848614047797,"sku":"1381","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dinner Plate 11.5\" - Rhino","offer_id":12848614080565,"sku":"1382","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pasta\/Soup Bowl 10\" - Rhino","offer_id":12848614113333,"sku":"1383","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Salad Plate 9\" - Rhino","offer_id":12848614146101,"sku":"1384","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dessert Plate 7.5\" - Rhino","offer_id":12848614178869,"sku":"1385","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/products\/RhinoPlate800px.jpg?v=1587789719"},{"product_id":"contrade-from-siena-snail","title":"Contrade Dinnerware From Siena: Snail","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrade Italian Dinnerware is available in all 17 District Designs and each design is available in eight different products. \u003c\/span\u003eThe Snail (Chiocciola), for centuries has represented the \"Rione della Chiocciola\" during the Palio horse race. \"Rione\" stands for Neighborhood. \u003cspan\u003eThe Contrade Italian Ceramics are handcrafted in Siena, Italy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChiocciola\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis situated in the south-western corner of the city; traditionally, its residents worked as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Terracotta\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Terracotta\"\u003eterracotta\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emakers. Chiocciola's motto is “With slow and deliberate steps, snail takes the field to triumph.” The district’s patron saints are the apostles Peter and Paul with a feast day of June 29.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChiocciola's rival is Tartuca (Tortoise). Its allies are Istrice (Porcupine), Pantera (Panther) and Selva (Forest).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir last Palio victory was on August 16, 1999. There is an expression in Siena, “The people of the Snail, drowners of saints.” In 1888, after losing a Palio, the contrada was so angry that they threw a statue of Saint Anthony (patron saint of horses) into a well. The statue wasn’t removed until 1910 and the district won in 1911. Its colours are red and yellow, trimmed with blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is created as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"44\"\u003especial order\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-painted just for you by skilled Italian artisans. Each item is crafted individually using time-honored techniques, resulting in a one-of-a-kind work that carries the mark and spirit of its maker. Because of this meticulous process, production takes time—but it is precisely this dedication to craftsmanship that makes it worth the wait. Place your special order and bring home an authentic piece made exclusively for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\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\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Renaissance, Italian cities were partitioned into districts or neighborhoods called Contrade to supply troops to the military. Today, the most celebrated Contrade are of Siena, where 17 Contrade, each represented by a symbol or animal, compete in the Piazza del Campo for pride and the glory of winning in a biannual horse race called the Palio di Siena, which dates back to 1656.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bianco \u0026 Nero","offers":[{"title":"Charger Plate 13\" - Snail","offer_id":12848614572085,"sku":"1395","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dinner Plate 11.5\" - Snail","offer_id":12848614604853,"sku":"1396","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pasta\/Soup Bowl 10\" - Snail","offer_id":12848614637621,"sku":"1397","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Salad Plate 9\" - Snail","offer_id":12848614670389,"sku":"1398","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Contrade Dessert Plate 7.5\" - Snail","offer_id":12848614703157,"sku":"1399","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/files\/SnailPlate800px.jpg?v=1686001098"},{"product_id":"contrade-from-siena-shell","title":"Contrade Dinnerware From Siena: Shell","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrade Italian Dinnerware is available in all 17 District Designs and each design is available in eight different products. \u003c\/span\u003eThe Shell (Nicchio), for centuries has represented the \"Rione del Nicchio\" during the Palio horse race. \"Rione\" stands for Neighborhood. \u003cspan\u003eThe Contrade Italian Ceramics are handcrafted in Siena, Italy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNicchio\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis situated in the far eastern corner of the city. Traditionally, its residents worked as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Pottery\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pottery\"\u003epotters\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNicchio\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nowrap\"\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003es symbol is a crowned scallop shell flanked by two branches of coral. Its colours are blue, with yellow and red trim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNicchio\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis one of only four\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003enobile\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(noble)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003econtrade\u003c\/i\u003e; it earned its title for bravery shown during the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Battle of Montaperti\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Battle_of_Montaperti\"\u003eBattle of Montaperti\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eagainst\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Florence\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Florence\"\u003eFlorence\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein 1260, when its soldiers led the attack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNicchio’s allies are Bruco, Onda and Tartuca. Its rival is Valdimontone (since 1952).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is created as a \u003cstrong data-end=\"44\" data-start=\"27\"\u003especial order\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-painted just for you by skilled Italian artisans. Each item is crafted individually using time-honored techniques, resulting in a one-of-a-kind work that carries the mark and spirit of its maker. Because of this meticulous process, production takes time—but it is precisely this dedication to craftsmanship that makes it worth the wait. Place your special order and bring home an authentic piece made exclusively for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\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\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Renaissance, Italian cities were partitioned into districts or neighborhoods called Contrade to supply troops to the military. Today, the most celebrated Contrade are of Siena, where 17 Contrade, each represented by a symbol or animal, compete in the Piazza del Campo for pride and the glory of winning in a biannual horse race called the Palio di Siena, which dates back to 1656.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bianco \u0026 Nero","offers":[{"title":"Charger Plate 13\" - Shell","offer_id":12848614866997,"sku":"1402","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Dinner Plate 11.5\" - Shell","offer_id":12848614899765,"sku":"1403","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pasta\/Soup Bowl 10\" - Shell","offer_id":12848614932533,"sku":"1404","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Salad Plate 9\" - Shell","offer_id":12848614965301,"sku":"1405","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Dessert Plate 7.5\" - Shell","offer_id":44222559682613,"sku":"1406","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/products\/ShellPlate800px.jpg?v=1587789777"},{"product_id":"contrade-from-siena-porcupine","title":"Contrade Dinnerware From Siena: Porcupine","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrade Italian Dinnerware is available in all 17 District Designs and each design is available in eight different products. \u003c\/span\u003eThe Porcupine (Istrice), for centuries has represented the \"Rione dell'Istrice\" during the Palio horse race. \"Rione\" stands for Neighborhood. \u003cspan\u003eThe Contrade Italian Ceramics are handcrafted in Siena, Italy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIstrice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoccupies the north-westernmost edge of Siena and contains the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSan Vincenzo e Anastasio\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echurch, home of the city's oldest surviving fresco and burial place of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pinturicchio\" title=\"Pinturicchio\"\u003ePinturicchio\u003c\/a\u003e. Traditionally, its residents were blacksmiths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIstrice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nowrap\"\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003es symbol is a porcupine. Its colours are white, red, blue and black. Istrice’s adversary Contrada is the \"Lupa\" (She-wolf), since 1934. Allied Contradas are \"Bruco\", \"Chiocciola\", \"Civetta\" and \"Giraffa\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts motto is: \"Sol per difesa io pungo\" (I prick only for self-defense).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIstrice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas the title of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eContrada Sovrana\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Sovereign\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eContrada\u003c\/i\u003e). It was bestowed this title by the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knights_Hospitaller\" title=\"Knights Hospitaller\"\u003eSovereign Military Order of Malta\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas a result of it headquartering the order during the 14th century. The Templars Mansion is located in its territory in Via Malta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIstrice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elast won the Palio in July 2008.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is created as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"44\"\u003especial order\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-painted just for you by skilled Italian artisans. Each item is crafted individually using time-honored techniques, resulting in a one-of-a-kind work that carries the mark and spirit of its maker. Because of this meticulous process, production takes time—but it is precisely this dedication to craftsmanship that makes it worth the wait. Place your special order and bring home an authentic piece made exclusively for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\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\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Renaissance, Italian cities were partitioned into districts or neighborhoods called Contrade to supply troops to the military. Today, the most celebrated Contrade are of Siena, where 17 Contrade, each represented by a symbol or animal, compete in the Piazza del Campo for pride and the glory of winning in a biannual horse race called the Palio di Siena, which dates back to 1656.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bianco \u0026 Nero","offers":[{"title":"Charger Plate 13\" - Porcupine","offer_id":12848615129141,"sku":"1409","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Dinner Plate 11.5\" - Porcupine","offer_id":12848615161909,"sku":"1410","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pasta\/Soup Bowl 10\" - Porcupine","offer_id":12848615194677,"sku":"1411","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Salad Plate 9\" - Porcupine","offer_id":12848615227445,"sku":"1412","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Dessert Plate 7.5\" - Porcupine","offer_id":12848615260213,"sku":"1413","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/products\/PorcupinePlate800px.jpg?v=1618620565"},{"product_id":"contrade-from-siena-silkworm","title":"Contrade Dinnerware From Siena: Silkworm","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrade Italian Dinnerware is available in all 17 District Designs and each design is available in eight different products. t\u003c\/span\u003ehe Silkworm (Bruco), for centuries has represented the \"Rione del Bruco\" during the Palio horse race. \"Rione\" stands for Neighborhood. \u003cspan\u003eThe Contrade Italian Ceramics are handcrafted in Siena, Italy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBruco\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis situated to the north of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Piazza del Campo\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Piazza_del_Campo\"\u003ePiazza del Campo\u003c\/a\u003e. Traditionally, its residents worked in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Silk\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Silk\"\u003esilk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBruco\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nowrap\"\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003es symbol is a crowned\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Caterpillar\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Caterpillar\"\u003ecaterpillar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecrawling on a rose. Its colours are green and yellow, trimmed with blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBruco\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis one of the four\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003enobile\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(noble)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003econtrade\u003c\/i\u003e; its title was earned in 1369 by its people's bravery in helping to defeat\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Charles_IV,_Holy_Roman_Emperor\"\u003eCharles IV\u003c\/a\u003e, and consolidated in 1371 when they led the revolt to replace the Sienese council with a people's government.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts Sede is at Via del Comune, 44.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts patron Saint is the Madonna (Visitation of the Sainted Mary), and the Titulary feast is on 2 July.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts motto is \"\u003ci\u003eCome rivoluzion sona il mio nome\u003c\/i\u003e\" (As revolution sounds my name).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is allied to the Istrice, Nicchio and Torre\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003econtrade\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand not officially opposed to any other\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003econtrade\u003c\/i\u003e. Its traditional animosity against neighbouring Giraffa ended, formally, in 1996.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLast victory- 16 August 2008. It has had 37 official victories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is created as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"44\"\u003especial order\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-painted just for you by skilled Italian artisans. Each item is crafted individually using time-honored techniques, resulting in a one-of-a-kind work that carries the mark and spirit of its maker. Because of this meticulous process, production takes time—but it is precisely this dedication to craftsmanship that makes it worth the wait. Place your special order and bring home an authentic piece made exclusively for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\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\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Renaissance, Italian cities were partitioned into districts or neighborhoods called Contrade to supply troops to the military. Today, the most celebrated Contrade are of Siena, where 17 Contrade, each represented by a symbol or animal, compete in the Piazza del Campo for pride and the glory of winning in a biannual horse race called the Palio di Siena, which dates back to 1656.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bianco \u0026 Nero","offers":[{"title":"Charger Plate 13\" - Silkworm","offer_id":12848683876405,"sku":"1438","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dinner Plate 11.5\" - Silkworm","offer_id":12848683909173,"sku":"1439","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pasta\/Soup Bowl 10\" - Silkworm","offer_id":12848683941941,"sku":"1440","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Salad Plate 9\" - Silkworm","offer_id":12848683974709,"sku":"1441","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dessert Plate 7.5\" - Silkworm","offer_id":12848684007477,"sku":"1442","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/products\/SilkwormPlate800px.jpg?v=1587789831"},{"product_id":"contrade-from-siena-panther","title":"Contrade Dinnerware From Siena: Panther","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrade Italian Dinnerware is available in all 17 District Designs and each design is available in eight different products. \u003c\/span\u003eThe Panther (Pantera), for centuries has represented the \"Rione della Pantera\" during the Palio horse race. \"Rione\" stands for Neighborhood. \u003cspan\u003eThe Contrade Italian Ceramics are handcrafted in Siena, Italy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePantera\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis situated at the western edge of the city. Traditionally, its residents were\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Grocers\" class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Grocers\"\u003egrocers\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chemists\" class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Chemists\"\u003echemists\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand Steamers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePantera\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nowrap\"\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003es symbol is a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Heraldry\" title=\"Heraldry\"\u003erampant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epanther. Its colours are red, blue and white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePantera’s allies are Chiocciola, Civetta, Giraffa and Istrice. Its rival is Aquila.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is created as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"44\"\u003especial order\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-painted just for you by skilled Italian artisans. Each item is crafted individually using time-honored techniques, resulting in a one-of-a-kind work that carries the mark and spirit of its maker. Because of this meticulous process, production takes time—but it is precisely this dedication to craftsmanship that makes it worth the wait. Place your special order and bring home an authentic piece made exclusively for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Renaissance, Italian cities were partitioned into districts or neighborhoods called Contrade to supply troops to the military. 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Every piece in this pattern is hand-painted to order in Eugenio's workshop and made specifically for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEugenio produces his work in \u003cstrong\u003e65 full designs and 12 simplified patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e, and every piece across the entire collection is made on the same dinnerware forms. That means you can mix and match freely: a dinner plate in B-01, a pasta bowl in another pattern, salad plates in a third, and they all work together as a single table. Most of our customers collect across multiple patterns rather than committing to one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is hand-painted freehand in Eugenio's signature deep blues and gold accents — no two pieces are ever exactly alike. You can also personalize a piece with a name, date, or occasion painted directly onto it.\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\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e B-01 — one of Eugenio Ricciarelli's 65 full designs\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\u003eArtisan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eugenio Ricciarelli\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable pieces:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dinner Plate (Scallop or Smooth Rim, 11 inches) · Pasta\/Soup Bowl (Scallop or Smooth Rim, 10 inches) · Salad Plate (Scallop or Smooth Rim, 8 inches) · plus additional pieces — see variant menu\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePersonalization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available — name, date, or occasion painted onto the piece\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLead time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 to 6 months (each piece is hand-painted to order in Italy)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-wash recommended · Not microwave safe · Not oven safe · Food safe (lead-free glaze)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the special order process work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPlace your order online and we'll send it directly to Eugenio's workshop in Deruta. Each piece is hand-painted to order — typically 3 to 6 months from order to delivery. You'll be notified when your pieces ship from Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I personalize the piece with a name, date, or message?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — Eugenio paints personalization directly onto the piece. Common requests include names, wedding dates, anniversary dates, family monograms, and special occasions. Add a note at checkout with your personalization request, or call us at (415) 392-8096 to confirm placement and styling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I mix this pattern with other Eugenio patterns?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — and we strongly recommend it. Every Eugenio pattern is made on the same dinnerware forms, so a B-01 dinner plate stacks and pairs perfectly with a different pattern in pasta bowls and a third in salad plates. Many of our customers build a table that runs across 4-8 different patterns rather than matching a single one. The whole 65-pattern collection is designed to mix.\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. A personalized Eugenio piece, hand-painted with the couple's names and wedding date in their chosen pattern, is one of the most meaningful gifts you can give. 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\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. 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Each piece is hand-painted to order — typically 3 to 6 months from order to delivery. You'll be notified when your pieces ship from Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I personalize the piece with a name, date, or message?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — Eugenio paints personalization directly onto the piece. Common requests include names, wedding dates, anniversary dates, family monograms, and special occasions. Add a note at checkout with your personalization request, or call us at (415) 392-8096 to confirm placement and styling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I mix this pattern with other Eugenio patterns?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — and we strongly recommend it. Every Eugenio pattern is made on the same dinnerware forms, so a B-13 dinner plate stacks and pairs perfectly with a different pattern in pasta bowls and a third in salad plates. 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