{"title":"SALT \u0026 PEPPER","description":"\u003ch2\u003eItalian Salt \u0026amp; Pepper Shakers \u0026amp; Grinders\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThese vibrant salt and pepper shakers and grinders make a great addition to any kitchen or dinner table. Add a set to your collection or give them as a memorable gift. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"raffaellesco-pepper-grinder","title":"Grinder Pepper - Raffaellesco","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Raffaellesco pattern on this Pepper Grinder is, without a doubt, the best in Deruta, and possibly of all of Italy. The craftsmanship of these Italian Ceramics and hand-painted interpretation of this piece will be a distinctive Majolica treasure heirloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe small imperfections such as the difference in color, shape, diameter or small bubbles that form inside, do not constitute a defect but testify that it is actually an artisanal product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTommassini is a family owned workshop in the hills of Deruta. Father, wife and son work together creating the most beautifully painted highly functional Italian majolica utensils, pepper grinders and glassware. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis is Biordi’s most appreciated pattern of classic Italian dinnerware and pottery. The stylized dragon, seen as the central motif, was reputedly painted in the 16th century by Raphael, the master painter and architect of the Italian High Renaissance. The Raffaellesco dragon has come to be known as a benevolent deity who bestows good luck and fair winds to seagoing merchants, thus the puffs of wind steaming from the dragon’s mouth.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt is hailed as one of Deruta’s most challenging designs of any Majolica out there, as its intricacy requires an unimaginably steady hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen you order this hand-painted Classic Deruta Dinnerware you can mix these patterns with the other designs from the city of Deruta including: Ricco Deruta, 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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOMASSINI","offers":[{"title":"8.5\"","offer_id":12837543706677,"sku":"232","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/products\/TomassiniRaffaellescopeppergrinder2.jpg?v=1590858667"},{"product_id":"ricco-deruta-salt-pepper","title":"Ricco Deruta: Salt \u0026 Pepper Cruet Set","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hand-painted Italian salt and pepper cruet set in the \u003cstrong\u003eRicco Deruta\u003c\/strong\u003e pattern, made by the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/classic-deruta\"\u003eFIMA workshop\u003c\/a\u003e in Deruta, Italy. A pair of small cruets — one for salt, one for pepper — painted in Biordi's most popular pattern, a 16th-century Renaissance design traced from Perugino's frescoes and hand-painted in the original blues, yellows, and greens of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cruets sit at a place setting at fine meals (the European tradition of salt and pepper on the table rather than passed shakers) or stay near the stove for cooking access. As a paired set they read as a small visual accent on any countertop or dining surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA natural gift for Italian-cuisine enthusiasts, cooks, or anyone setting up a kitchen for the first time. Pairs with the rest of Ricco Deruta and the sibling Classic Deruta patterns, including older CAMA-workshop pieces.\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 Set of two small cruets\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 — 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 Set of 2 cruets (salt + pepper)\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I still order this if it shows out of stock?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — every Ricco Deruta piece can be reordered as a special order at the FIMA workshop in Deruta. Lead time is typically 3–6 months because each piece is hand-painted to order in Italy. Contact Biordi at (415) 392-8096 or customerservice@biordi.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes 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.\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, 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. 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. The design on this 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. It has been Biordi's undisputed best-selling Italian pottery and majolica for over 60 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFIMA workshop, Deruta\u003c\/strong\u003e — FIMA is the master workshop in Deruta, Italy that produces Biordi's Classic Deruta dinnerware lines. FIMA now produces the patterns once made by \u003cstrong\u003eCAMA\u003c\/strong\u003e — the historic Deruta workshop that originated several of these classic designs. The patterns themselves are essentially the same. What differs is the artisan's hand: FIMA's painters work with slightly different color tones than CAMA's did, but the two work beautifully together. If you collected CAMA pieces years ago, you can add FIMA pieces today and the table will read as one cohesive group. Every Antico Deruta, Ricco Deruta, Raffaellesco, Siena, Orvieto, and Bordato piece in Biordi's catalog is hand-painted at the FIMA workshop in Deruta.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FIMA","offers":[{"title":"None","offer_id":12837674909749,"sku":"1095","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/products\/39.jpg?v=1580937836"},{"product_id":"antico-deruta-salt-pepper","title":"Antico Deruta: Salt \u0026 Pepper Cruet Set","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hand-painted Italian salt and pepper cruet set in the \u003cstrong\u003eAntico Deruta\u003c\/strong\u003e pattern, made by the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/classic-deruta\"\u003eFIMA workshop\u003c\/a\u003e in Deruta, Italy. A pair of small cruets — one for salt, one for pepper — painted in the Antico Deruta \u003cem\u003eStilo Antico\u003c\/em\u003e tradition: rich, subtle, light gray glaze with deep blue patterning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cruets sit at a place setting at fine meals (the European tradition of salt and pepper on the table rather than passed shakers) or stay near the stove for cooking access. As a paired set they read as a small visual accent on any countertop or dining surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA natural gift for Italian-cuisine enthusiasts, cooks, or anyone setting up a kitchen for the first time. Pairs with the rest of Antico Deruta and the sibling Classic Deruta patterns, including older CAMA-workshop pieces.\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 Set of two small cruets\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted majolica (tin-glazed earthenware)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deruta, Italy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop:\u003c\/strong\u003e FIMA (successor to CAMA for the Classic Deruta lines)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antico Deruta — light gray glaze with deep blue patterning\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Renaissance-era Deruta tradition, \u003cem\u003eStilo Antico\u003c\/em\u003e (\"ancient style\")\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dishwasher safe · Food safe · Not microwave safe · Not oven safe\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Set of 2 cruets (salt + pepper)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixes with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ricco Deruta, Raffaellesco, Siena, Orvieto, Bordato, plus older CAMA-workshop pieces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Antico Deruta?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOne of Deruta's classic Renaissance dinnerware patterns. \"Antico\" comes from \u003cem\u003eStilo Antico\u003c\/em\u003e (\"ancient style\"), Deruta's musicians pattern — rich, subtle, with a light gray glaze base and deep blue patterning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes Antico Deruta?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe FIMA workshop in Deruta, Italy. FIMA is the master workshop that produces Biordi's Classic Deruta dinnerware lines — Antico Deruta, Ricco Deruta, Raffaellesco, Siena, Orvieto, and Bordato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs FIMA the same as CAMA?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFIMA is the workshop in Deruta now producing the Classic Deruta patterns once made by CAMA, the historic Deruta workshop that originated several of these designs. The patterns themselves are essentially the same. What differs is the artisan's hand — FIMA's painters use slightly different color tones than CAMA's did. The two work well together: if you have CAMA pieces in your collection, you can add FIMA pieces today and the table will read as one cohesive group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it really hand-painted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Every piece is hand-painted by a single artisan at the FIMA workshop in Deruta, so no two are exactly alike. The small differences in color, shape, line, or diameter that you'll see piece-to-piece are signs of authentic hand-painting, not defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it dishwasher safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — dishwasher safe and food safe. Not microwave safe (the underglaze can stress under microwave heat) and not oven safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I mix this with other Deruta patterns?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — that's a deliberate design choice. Antico Deruta is built to coordinate with Ricco Deruta, Raffaellesco, Siena, Orvieto, and Bordato. Many customers build a layered table by combining patterns rather than committing to one matched set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good Italian wedding gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — wedding gifts are one of the things Biordi is best known for. Hand-painted Italian ceramics are heirloom-quality, one-of-a-kind (no two pieces are ever exactly alike because each is hand-painted by a single artisan), and they carry their origin clearly: this piece is made in Deruta, Italy. Couples actually use and display Biordi pieces rather than store them. We ship nationwide, gift-wrap on request, and have been the San Francisco source for authentic Italian ceramics since 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good housewarming or hostess gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Gifts are the largest part of what Biordi sells — every piece is a one-of-a-kind, authentic Italian treasure made by a named artisan in Italy, not a mass-produced import. Arrives ready to use rather than store. Add Florentine gift wrap at checkout if you'd like it sent finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBiordi Art Imports has been San Francisco's source for authentic Italian ceramics and gifts since 1946. Voted \u003cstrong\u003eBest Overall Retailer\u003c\/strong\u003e in the San Francisco Bay Guardian Best of the Bay readers' poll for \u003cstrong\u003efive consecutive years\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designated a \u003cstrong\u003eSan Francisco Legacy Business\u003c\/strong\u003e (#LBR-2020-21-029), and the city declared \u003cstrong\u003eMay 1 \"Biordi Art Imports Day\"\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2021. Every piece comes from a named Italian artisan, family workshop, or heritage house we work with directly — FIMA, CF Deruta, Pia Formato, Eugenio Ricciarelli, Susanna DeSimone (from the famous Palermo ceramic family — her father painted with Picasso), Geribi, Bucci Ceramiche, Ortigia Sicilia, Italesse, and Salviati. So each piece is genuinely one-of-a-kind. Not a stock-photo listing, not a mass-produced import, not a reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this be customized or personalized?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCustomization and personalization are available on select pieces. Eugenio Ricciarelli, FIMA, Pia Formato, Geribi, and CF Deruta accept special orders — a name, date, or occasion painted on the piece, or a different size or shape in the workshop's existing pattern. Lead time is typically 3–6 months because each piece is hand-painted to order in Italy. Contact Biordi Art Imports at (415) 392-8096 or customerservice@biordi.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eArtisan Story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntico Deruta\u003c\/strong\u003e — Antico comes from the Italian adjective in \u003cem\u003eStilo Antico\u003c\/em\u003e, which literally means \"ancient style\", and describes the Renaissance's polyphonic or musical quality of artistic composition. Antico is known as the musicians pattern — rich, subtle, and elegant, Antico Deruta dinnerware is characterized by a gray glaze and a deep blue patterning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFIMA workshop, Deruta\u003c\/strong\u003e — FIMA is the master workshop in Deruta, Italy that produces Biordi's Classic Deruta dinnerware lines. FIMA now produces the patterns once made by \u003cstrong\u003eCAMA\u003c\/strong\u003e — the historic Deruta workshop that originated several of these classic designs. The patterns themselves are essentially the same. What differs is the artisan's hand: FIMA's painters work with slightly different color tones than CAMA's did, but the two work beautifully together. If you collected CAMA pieces years ago, you can add FIMA pieces today and the table will read as one cohesive group. Every Antico Deruta, Ricco Deruta, Raffaellesco, Siena, Orvieto, and Bordato piece in Biordi's catalog is hand-painted at the FIMA workshop in Deruta.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FIMA","offers":[{"title":"None","offer_id":12837675302965,"sku":"1107","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/products\/487.jpg?v=1539208329"},{"product_id":"raffaellesco-salt-pepper","title":"Raffaellesco: Salt \u0026 Pepper Cruet Set","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Raffaellesco pattern on this Salt \u0026amp; Pepper Shaker Set is, without a doubt, the best in Deruta, and possibly of all of Italy. 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Here, one can find the Pardi family, whom, for now several generations, has painted these charming designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCastelli, precariously perched on a capricious ridge of the Apennines. In the shadow of Gran Sasso works Antonio Di Francesco, shaping the same earth that occasionally wobbles his wheel and studio. 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A working kitchen object that lives on the counter or table — a hand-painted Italian majolica body combined with a stainless steel grinder mechanism for fresh sea salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ceramic body is hand-painted in Ricco Deruta, Biordi's most popular pattern — a 16th-century Renaissance design traced from Perugino's frescoes, painted in the original blues, yellows, and greens of the era. As a piece that stays out in daily view, the grinder earns its place visually as much as functionally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOften given as a pair with the matching Ricco Deruta pepper grinder. Pairs naturally with Ricco Deruta dinnerware and the sibling Classic Deruta patterns. A favorite Italian-kitchen gift for cooks and anyone setting up a kitchen.\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\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt grinder (works with whole sea salt or rock salt)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted majolica ceramic body + stainless steel grinder mechanism\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deruta, Italy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tommassini\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ricco Deruta — 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 Hand wash recommended for combined ceramic + steel pieces\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual grinder (pair with the matching Ricco Deruta pepper grinder if desired)\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes this piece?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Tommassini workshop in the hills of Deruta, Italy. Tommassini is a family-owned workshop — father, wife, and son working together — that produces hand-painted Italian majolica utensils, pepper and salt grinders, olive oil bottles, and glassware. The ceramic body is hand-painted at Tommassini and combined with a stainless steel grinder mechanism for daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I still order this if it shows out of stock?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nContact Biordi at (415) 392-8096 or customerservice@biordi.com to check on availability and lead times for the Tommassini workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of salt does it grind?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUse whole sea salt or rock salt — not pre-ground table salt. Fine salt clogs the mechanism. Sea salt is the traditional Italian-kitchen choice and pairs well with the rest of a Deruta-equipped kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it really hand-painted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. The ceramic body is hand-painted by a single artisan at the Tommassini workshop in Deruta, so no two are exactly alike. 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Hand-painted Italian ceramics are heirloom-quality, one-of-a-kind, and 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. 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. 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A working kitchen object that lives on the counter or table — a hand-painted Italian majolica body combined with a stainless steel grinder mechanism for fresh peppercorns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ceramic body is hand-painted in Antico Deruta, the rich and elegant Renaissance pattern characterized by a light gray glaze and deep blue patterning. The name comes from the Italian \u003cem\u003ein stilo antico\u003c\/em\u003e — \"in the ancient style\" — a phrase Renaissance composers used for polyphonic music. Antico is known as the musician's pattern: subtle, layered, and unmistakably Italian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOften given as a pair with the matching Antico Deruta salt grinder. Pairs naturally with Antico Deruta dinnerware and the sibling Classic Deruta patterns.\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\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pepper grinder (works with whole peppercorns)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted majolica ceramic body + stainless steel grinder mechanism\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deruta, Italy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tommassini\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antico Deruta — light gray glaze with deep blue patterning\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Renaissance-era Deruta, the \"musician's pattern\" — \u003cem\u003ein stilo antico\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash recommended for combined ceramic + steel pieces\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual grinder (pair with the matching Antico salt grinder if desired)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Antico Deruta pattern?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAntico is one of Biordi's classic Italian dinnerware patterns. The name comes from the Italian \u003cem\u003ein stilo antico\u003c\/em\u003e — \"in the ancient style\" — a Renaissance term that described polyphonic, layered musical composition. Antico is known as the musician's pattern: rich, subtle, and elegant, characterized by a light gray glaze and a deep blue patterning. You can see clear visual relationships between Antico and the closely related Ricco Deruta design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes this piece?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Tommassini workshop in the hills of Deruta, Italy. Tommassini is a family-owned workshop — father, wife, and son working together — that produces hand-painted Italian majolica utensils, pepper and salt grinders, olive oil bottles, and glassware. The ceramic body is hand-painted at Tommassini and combined with a stainless steel grinder mechanism for daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I still order this if it shows out of stock?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nContact Biordi at (415) 392-8096 or customerservice@biordi.com to check on availability and lead times for the Tommassini workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of pepper does it grind?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWhole peppercorns — black, white, or mixed. Pre-ground pepper clogs the mechanism. Many Italian kitchens keep a grinder of whole black peppercorns at the table for finishing pasta, salads, and antipasti.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it really hand-painted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. The ceramic body is hand-painted by a single artisan at the Tommassini workshop in Deruta, so no two are exactly alike. 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Hand-painted Italian ceramics are heirloom-quality, one-of-a-kind, and 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. 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. 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A working kitchen object that lives on the counter or table — a hand-painted Italian majolica body in deep teal-green Orvieto, combined with a stainless steel grinder mechanism for fresh peppercorns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOrvieto Green Rooster is one of Italy's oldest dinnerware designs. The deep teal-green leaf pattern dates to 13th-century Orvieto, a small Umbrian town set on a volcanic plateau, and features \u003cem\u003eil Buon Gallo\u003c\/em\u003e — the Good Rooster — a symbol of luck and prosperity that came to be associated with Italian ceramic tradition in the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOften given as a pair with the matching Orvieto salt grinder. Pairs naturally with Orvieto dinnerware and the sibling Classic Deruta patterns.\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\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pepper grinder (works with whole peppercorns)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted majolica ceramic body + stainless steel grinder mechanism\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deruta, Italy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tommassini\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orvieto Green Rooster — deep teal green leaf pattern with singing rooster\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13th-century Orvieto design; the rooster motif introduced by Deruta ceramicists in the early 20th century\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash recommended for combined ceramic + steel pieces\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual grinder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Orvieto Green Rooster pattern?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOne of Italy's oldest dinnerware designs, originating in 13th-century Orvieto — a small town set on a volcanic plateau in Umbria. The pattern is a deep teal-green leaf design centered on the singing rooster, known as \u003cem\u003eil Buon Gallo\u003c\/em\u003e (the Good Rooster), a traditional symbol of luck and prosperity for the home. In the Renaissance, Orvieto ceramics were often associated with green colorations, which is why the pattern carries its signature green palette today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"il Buon Gallo\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLiterally \"the Good Rooster\" in Italian. The rooster is one of the most enduring symbols of luck, abundance, and prosperity in Italian folk tradition. The rooster motif was introduced into Italian ceramics by Deruta ceramicists in the early 20th century and has become a familiar icon of Italian pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes this piece?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Tommassini workshop in the hills of Deruta, Italy. Tommassini is a family-owned workshop — father, wife, and son working together — that produces hand-painted Italian majolica utensils, pepper and salt grinders, olive oil bottles, and glassware. The ceramic body is hand-painted at Tommassini and combined with a stainless steel grinder mechanism for daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I still order this if it shows out of stock?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nContact Biordi at (415) 392-8096 or customerservice@biordi.com to check on availability and lead times for the Tommassini workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of pepper does it grind?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWhole peppercorns — black, white, or mixed. Pre-ground pepper clogs the mechanism. Many Italian kitchens keep a grinder of whole black peppercorns at the table for finishing pasta, salads, and antipasti.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it really hand-painted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. The ceramic body is hand-painted by a single artisan at the Tommassini 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\u003eHow do I care for this grinder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHand wash recommended. 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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 — especially housewarming, since the Good Rooster has been a symbol of luck for the home since the Renaissance. 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\u003eOrvieto Green Rooster\u003c\/strong\u003e — This pattern is one of Italy's oldest dinnerware designs. \u003cem\u003eIl Buon Gallo\u003c\/em\u003e — the Good Rooster — is known in Italian folk tradition to bring good luck and prosperity to the home that keeps it. The style originated during the 13th century in Orvieto, a small town set on a volcanic plateau in Umbria. In the Renaissance, Orvieto ceramics were often associated with green colorations, which is why the modern Orvieto pattern carries its signature deep teal-green palette. 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The craftsmanship these Italian Ceramic pieces will be a distinctive Majolica treasure heirloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\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\u003eTommassini is a family owned workshop in the hills of Deruta. Father, wife and son work together creating the most beautifully painted highly functional Italian majolica utensils, pepper grinders and glassware. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis is Biordi’s most appreciated pattern of classic Italian dinnerware and pottery. The stylized dragon, seen as the central motif, was reputedly painted in the 16th century by Raphael, the master painter and architect of the Italian High Renaissance. The Raffaellesco dragon has come to be known as a benevolent deity who bestows good luck and fair winds to seagoing merchants, thus the puffs of wind steaming from the dragon’s mouth.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt is hailed as one of Deruta’s most challenging designs of any Majolica out there, as its intricacy requires an unimaginably steady hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen you order this hand-painted Classic Deruta Dinnerware you can mix these patterns with the other designs from the city of Deruta including: Ricco Deruta, Antico Deruta, Siena, Orvieto Green Rooster and Bordato. 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The ceramic body carries the Peacock Blue design — a hues-of-blue, geometric-influenced pattern associated with master Deruta artisan \u003cstrong\u003eEugenio Ricciarelli\u003c\/strong\u003e — combined with a stainless steel grinder mechanism for fresh peppercorns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis grinder is part of a small group of Eugenio-Collection utility pieces (grinders, oil dispensers) that Biordi has produced through the Tommassini workshop: Eugenio's Peacock Blue design language applied to kitchen objects rather than dinnerware. Both the pattern and the makers carry deep Deruta credentials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePairs with the matching Peacock Blue salt grinder and with the Eugenio Collection dinnerware Biordi carries (special order). 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He began working at age 13 in a painting factory, then apprenticed under the esteemed Franco Mari, eventually running Franco Mari's studio for many years. Eugenio is known for his geometric designs and hues of blue, and his dinnerware repertoire spans 12 simplified patterns and 65 full designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo is this piece made by Eugenio Ricciarelli?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Peacock Blue pattern is associated with the Eugenio Collection. This specific kitchen utility piece — a pepper grinder — is produced for Biordi at the Tommassini workshop, the family workshop in the hills of Deruta that specializes in functional pieces (grinders, utensils, oil bottles). The pattern is Eugenio's design language; the piece is hand-made and hand-painted at Tommassini.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I still order this if it shows out of stock?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nContact Biordi at (415) 392-8096 or customerservice@biordi.com to check on availability and lead times for the Tommassini workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about Eugenio Collection dinnerware — can I order it custom?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — Eugenio Ricciarelli accepts special orders for dinnerware in any of his patterns, dish size, mug, goblet, or cup-and-saucer set, and pieces can be personalized with a name or occasion. Lead time is typically 3–6 months because each piece is hand-painted to order in Italy. Contact Biordi at (415) 392-8096 or customerservice@biordi.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of pepper does it grind?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWhole peppercorns — black, white, or mixed. Pre-ground pepper clogs the mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it really hand-painted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. The ceramic body is hand-painted by a single artisan at the Tommassini 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\u003eHow do I care for this grinder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHand wash recommended. Combined ceramic-and-steel pieces shouldn't go in the dishwasher — the heat and detergents can damage the join between the ceramic body and the steel mechanism over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good Italian wedding gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — a hand-painted Italian grinder with a designer pedigree (Peacock Blue from Eugenio Ricciarelli) is the kind of distinctive registry gift that doesn't feel generic. Hand-painted Italian ceramics are heirloom-quality, one-of-a-kind, and 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. 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\u003ch4\u003eArtisan Story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeacock Blue \/ Eugenio Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e — The Peacock Blue pattern comes from the design repertoire of Eugenio Ricciarelli, one of the most beloved artisans in Deruta. Eugenio began working at age 13 in a painting factory, then apprenticed under the esteemed Franco Mari and eventually ran Mari's studio for many years. He is known for his geometric designs and hues of blue, and his catalog spans 12 simplified patterns and 65 full designs across dinnerware, mugs, goblets, and serving pieces. Eugenio Collection dinnerware is available by special order, can be personalized with a name or occasion, and typically takes 3–6 months because each piece is hand-painted to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTommassini workshop, Deruta\u003c\/strong\u003e — Tommassini is a family-owned workshop in the hills of Deruta, Italy. Father, wife, and son work together creating hand-painted Italian majolica utensils, pepper grinders, salt grinders, olive oil bottles, and glassware. The ceramic body of each piece is hand-painted at Tommassini in Deruta and combined with high-quality stainless steel hardware to give a finished product that's both visually rich and built for daily use in the kitchen. 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Father, wife and son work together creating the most beautifully painted highly functional Italian majolica utensils, pepper grinders and glassware. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis is Biordi’s most appreciated pattern of classic Italian dinnerware and pottery. The stylized dragon, seen as the central motif, was reputedly painted in the 16th century by Raphael, the master painter and architect of the Italian High Renaissance. The Raffaellesco dragon has come to be known as a benevolent deity who bestows good luck and fair winds to seagoing merchants, thus the puffs of wind steaming from the dragon’s mouth.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt is hailed as one of Deruta’s most challenging designs of any Majolica out there, as its intricacy requires an unimaginably steady hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen you order this hand-painted Classic Deruta Dinnerware you can mix these patterns with the other designs from the city of Deruta including: Ricco Deruta, 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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOMASSINI","offers":[{"title":"8.5\"","offer_id":41504028590133,"sku":"3810","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/products\/20220729_160400165_iOS.jpg?v=1661006079"},{"product_id":"hand-painted-italian-bud-vase-by-geribi-5-x-4-copy","title":"Hand-Painted Italian Salt \u0026 Pepper Set with Caddy by Geribi","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"530\"\u003eA charming, one-of-a-kind \u003cstrong data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"144\"\u003eItalian ceramic salt and pepper set\u003c\/strong\u003e handcrafted and hand-painted in \u003cstrong data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"186\"\u003eItaly\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"208\"\u003eArtisan Geribi\u003c\/strong\u003e. Two petite shakers sit in a matching ceramic caddy with an easy carry handle—perfect for moving from kitchen to table. The decoration is unmistakably Italian: a lively \u003cstrong data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"404\"\u003eharlequin checkerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e in cobalt, terracotta, and cream, paired with a warm \u003cstrong data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"480\"\u003egolden scale motif\u003c\/strong\u003e and finished with glossy deep-blue tops and trim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"704\"\u003eDesigned for everyday use yet collectible in feel, this set brings color, tradition, and personality to your table—ideal for aperitivo spreads, casual dinners, and gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"716\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"953\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"774\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"774\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"728\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt \u0026amp; pepper shaker set with handled caddy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"804\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"804\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"788\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"831\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"831\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"818\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"829\"\u003eGeribi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"874\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"874\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"849\"\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collectible Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"908\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"908\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"892\"\u003eUniqueness:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of a kind\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ribigini family has been producing majolica for many generations. Gerardo owns the workshop. His Father organized a group of artists after the ware and built a factory for 200 workers. When Gerardo was 15 his apprenticeship and started the business at the age of 20. Gerardo began as an apprentice at 15 years old. Now Gerardo, and his daughter, Claudia, hand-craft one of the most popular designs sold at Biordi, the peacock feather ceramic design. These patterns are special order. 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