Maiolica Ceramics Fremantle

Italian maiolica dating from the renaissance period is the most renowned.

Maiolica ceramics fremantle.

It is thought the term derived from the early places of production in malaga and the export route to italy via the island of mallorca. White biscuit tender gray taupe aqua and steel blue color ways nbsp. The name maiolica was first used by italians to describe these late medieval and renaissance ceramics. Our combined 63 years of potting experience have culminated in a display of outstanding quality and style.

By the late 15th century several places mainly small cities in northern and central italy were. Established in fremantle western australia in 1991 la maiolica produces hand thrown hand painted tin glaze earthenware pottery. Pictures with interior design ideas. When dry the glazed piece is ready to be hand painted.

Maiolica m aɪ ˈ ɒ l ɪ k ə is tin glazed pottery decorated in colours on a white background. Download catalog the craftsmanship of this product adds light to your décor giving it balance and imagination in a contemporary style. Bowls plates platters jugs mugs cups and saucers espresso cups a speciality antipasto settings noodle bowls eggcups salt and pepper sets oil and vinegar sets teapots trays goblets cannisters cakeplates pedestal bowls wine coolers sugar bowls utensil holders personalised children plate and bowl sets. Gradient colors and water reliefs harmonize perfectly with the small geometric patterns that gives a great freedom of creativity and tradition.

Cate and her husband gigi run the very successful la majolica pottery in fremantle specialising in traditional italian designs based on how it is done on the amalfi coast where gigi was born. For those who don t know maiolica aka majolica i just stuck a j in there but the majorcan s did it first is tin glazed terracotta earthenware usually with painted coloured brushwork. When italian potters began producing their own tin glazed earthenwares they also called these ceramics maiolica. When depicting historical and mythical scenes these works were known as istoriato wares painted with stories.

Maiolica ceramics underwent two key processes. Tradition inspired the maiolica collection which offers original compositions to suit the most sophisticated everyday spaces. Maiolica ceramic subway crackle and hexagon patterns. Maiolica was first developed around 1370 in the italian regions of tuscany and umbria and usually depicted either historical scenes or legendary themes.