Hand-Painted Deruta Nativity Long Tray

Celebrate the true spirit of Christmas with this exquisite Hand-Painted Deruta Nativity Long Tray, created by the master artisans of CF Deruta in Deruta, Italy. Each piece is entirely handmade and hand-painted, reflecting the artistry, devotion, and centuries-old ceramic traditions that make Deruta world-renowned.

This elegant tray features a refined deep-red silhouette of the Holy Family, complete with Joseph, Mary, the Christ Child, shepherds, animals, and the guiding Star. The delicate linework and minimalist Italian styling make it a timeless piece—sacred, serene, and beautifully understated.

Its long rectangular shape is perfect for holiday entertaining: serve biscotti, chocolates, antipasti, or display it as a meaningful Christmas accent on your table, mantel, or entryway. This tray captures the warmth of a classic Italian Natale and becomes a cherished piece you will bring out year after year.

Artisan Details

• Handmade and hand-painted in Deruta, Italy

• Crafted by the prestigious workshop CF Deruta

• Deep red Nativity scene with classic Italian artistry

• Glossy white ceramic with clean, refined edges

• Durable and food safe—perfect for both serving and décor

Perfect For

• Displaying the Nativity during the Christmas season

• Serving biscotti, panettone slices, chocolates, or small bites

• Holiday entertaining and festive gatherings

• A meaningful Christmas gift from Italy

• Creating a sacred, elegant holiday vignette

Why It’s Special

This tray brings together faith, beauty, and Italian craftsmanship. A true keepsake for those who appreciate artisanal ceramics and the tradition of Christmas.

Ceramiche Favaroni Carlo is located in the old town in Deruta. Artisans for decades, this family owned business creates unique hand painted italian ceramics. 

Since the 1940s, Mr. Salvatore Favaroni has painted in various Deruta factories, creating inspired works following local traditions. In the 1970’s, Mr. Favaroni opened his own laboratory called “Ceramiche Favaroni Deruta” with decorations of flowers, landscape & Castelli characterizing the production.

Salvatore’s decorations were developed without the use of the dusting (spolvero) technique,  so each piece is similar but never identical. The first dining table painted in Deruta, on volcanic stone brought directly from a famous company in Caltagirone, was painted by Salvatore, who painted it inspired by the “DecoroStoffa”, starting what would later be one of the most famous businesses from Deruta. Salvatore’s son Carlo, now runs the family business, called “CF DERUTA”. Today the production of classic decorations, bringstraditional designs back to the contemporary in colors & shapes.

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.

UPS Ground

Flat shipping charge of $10 for each shipment of merchandise under $100.00. For orders of $100.00 or more, shipping is 10% of the order total.

UPS Next Day Air

Flat shipping charge of $63 for each shipment of merchandise under $70.00. For orders of $70.00 or more, shipping is 90% of the order total.

UPS 2-Day Priority (Rush Shipping)

Flat shipping charge of $42 for each shipment of merchandise under $70.00. For orders of $70.00 or more, shipping is 60% of the order total. Note: This option is required for shipping to Alaska and Hawaii.

USPS 3-Day Priority

Flat shipping charge of $21 for each shipment of merchandise under $70.00. For orders of $70.00 or more, shipping is 30% of the order total.

International Shipments

Please contact us at customerservice@biordi.com or call us at (415) 392-8096 for quotes to ship internationally.

You will be charged a rate based on your delivery area, value and shipping preference. For items shipped via UPS, see below for information pricing information. Once the package is shipped, you will receive an email with tracking information to track your package.