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handmade in antifreeze terracotta
Every-day objects suggesting ancient traditions, moulded in extremely antifreeze clays.
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Tuscany has a very ancient tradition for terracotta. The treatment of clay, the raw material for the production of terracotta, began in the Middle Age: the craftsmen of the time produced extremely different shapes according to different use: so, besides bricks, they created terracotta pots for preservation and sale of olive oil and wine. Working tools were their hands and a shaped wooden bar to “smooth” (measure the object in progress). In past centuries handmade products were signed a fresco with a nail, including the name of the workshop or the master potter and date of production; after that they were cooked in a wooden oven.
Along the centuries great artists have created art treasures in terracotta, even painted or vitrified, and many products have become decorative objects for parks and gardens.
Nowadays in Tuscany skilful crafstmen produce similar handmade objects, according to the ancient tradition and the same passion of always.
The raw material of every product is the famous earth of Impruneta (clay containing sand, calcium carbonate and iron oxide giving terracotta its characteristic red colour) and galestro: the result is a high quality level in the final product.
An extremely antifreeze nature of these clays and their cooking at very high temperature (1070°C) give them a remarkable resistence to weather conditions.
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handmade in antifreeze terracotta
Every-day objects suggesting ancient traditions, moulded in extremely antifreeze clays.
Smart Stone combine Design, Beauty and Versatility in a stand in 100% White Carrara marble ideal for tablets, smartphones, digital frames and pictures.
Smart Stone is an artisan product designed and made by Arte Toscana. A precious and impressive gift idea.
Carved from an only block of White Carrara marble, hand worked, with polishing.
handmade in antifreeze terracotta
Every-day objects suggesting ancient traditions, moulded in extremely antifreeze clays.
Faithful reproductions reminding the findings in archaeological sites or submarine research. Manufacturing, competely hand made, is followed by a process of old styling giving the object an original aspect. Used as furniture for gardens and terraces, since they are highly resistent to freeze. Inside the house they accompany very well every kind of furniture.
Terracotta branch decorated with hand painted
Every terracotta object can be decorated with patterns and decorations, both from classic and moder tradition, entirely handmade.
Artistic creation in recomposed marble, handmade and hand-painted by master craftsmen
Carved in White Carrara Marble, entirely hand-worked, with polishing.
Carved from an only block of White Carrara marble, hand worked, with polishing.
Carved from an only block of White Carrara marble, hand worked, with polishing.
Vase or vessel in handmade antifreeze terracotta, reproducing the traditional Florence lily.
Every-day objects suggesting ancient traditions, moulded in extremely antifreeze clays.
Carved in White Carrara Marble, entirely hand-worked, with polishing.
The bowl of the biscuit box and the lid with its head are both carved from an only block of White Carrara marble, with no assembled piece.
handmade in antifreeze terracotta
Every-day objects suggesting ancient traditions
Carved in White Carrara Marble, entirely hand-worked, with polishing.
Faithful reproductions reminding the findings in archaeological sites or submarine research. Manufacturing, competely hand made, is followed by a process of old styling giving the object an original aspect. Used as furniture for gardens and terraces, since they are highly resistent to freeze. Inside the house they accompany very well every kind of furniture.
