Grinder Pepper - Peacock Blue

A hand-painted Italian pepper grinder in the Peacock Blue pattern from the Eugenio Collection, produced by the Tommassini workshop in the hills of Deruta, Italy. The ceramic body carries the Peacock Blue design — a hues-of-blue, geometric-influenced pattern associated with master Deruta artisan Eugenio Ricciarelli — combined with a stainless steel grinder mechanism for fresh peppercorns.

This 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.

Pairs with the matching Peacock Blue salt grinder and with the Eugenio Collection dinnerware Biordi carries (special order). Also coordinates with the Classic Deruta patterns when you want a modern blue accent alongside Renaissance dinnerware.

The 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.

Type: Pepper grinder (works with whole peppercorns)
Material: Hand-painted majolica ceramic body + stainless steel grinder mechanism
Made in: Deruta, Italy
Workshop: Tommassini
Pattern: Peacock Blue — hues-of-blue geometric design from the Eugenio Collection
Designer: Eugenio Ricciarelli, master Deruta artisan
Care: Hand wash recommended for combined ceramic + steel pieces
Sold as: Individual grinder

What is the Peacock Blue pattern?
A blue geometric-leaning Deruta design from the Eugenio Collection — the pattern repertoire of master Deruta artisan Eugenio Ricciarelli, known for his hues of blue and clean geometric compositions.

Who is Eugenio Ricciarelli?
Eugenio Ricciarelli is one of the most beloved artisans in Deruta. 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.

So is this piece made by Eugenio Ricciarelli?
The 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.

Can I still order this if it shows out of stock?
Contact Biordi at (415) 392-8096 or customerservice@biordi.com to check on availability and lead times for the Tommassini workshop.

What about Eugenio Collection dinnerware — can I order it custom?
Yes — 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.

What kind of pepper does it grind?
Whole peppercorns — black, white, or mixed. Pre-ground pepper clogs the mechanism.

Is it really hand-painted?
Yes. 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.

How do I care for this grinder?
Hand 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.

Is this a good Italian wedding gift?
Yes — 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.

Is this a good housewarming or hostess gift?
Yes. 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.

Why buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers?
Biordi Art Imports has been San Francisco's source for authentic Italian ceramics and gifts since 1946. Voted Best Overall Retailer in the San Francisco Bay Guardian Best of the Bay readers' poll for five consecutive years. Designated a San Francisco Legacy Business (#LBR-2020-21-029), and the city declared May 1 "Biordi Art Imports Day" 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.

Peacock Blue / Eugenio Collection — 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.

Tommassini workshop, Deruta — 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. The Peacock Blue grinders and oil dispensers are produced by Tommassini using Eugenio's Peacock Blue design language.

Italian ceramics are heirloom quality products, and can last lifetime with proper care. We have some suggestions that will preserve your majolica for years to come.

Majolica is dishwasher safe, but many people choose to hand wash their pieces as a precaution. Because majolica is a porous material, some pieces are not meant to hold liquid for a long period of time. Check for warning labels before ordering a product, as the pieces that are most notorious for "sweating" are appropriately labeled.

Majolica is sensitive to extreme temperatures, specifically boiling or freezing liquids. Pouring water with a rolling boil directly into a teapot, for example, may lead to breakage. To avoid this, temper the object. The industry standard is 620 degrees Celsius (1,148 degrees Fahrenheit). Quench the glass to cool it.

Crazing is common in well used majolica. The tiny cracks in the glaze do not affect the functionality of your majolica.

Majolica hand-crafted products should not be microwaved, as it may crack and/or break the ceramics.

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