The Ceramics of Deruta, Italy

While making our way through Umbria 

- which I fell in love with, by the way-

we found ourselves touring a family ceramic shop in Deruta. 

Ceramics is Deruta's claim to fame 

since the middle ages, 

thanks to the local clay found there. 

Today, Deruta continues to provide the world 

with exquisite maiolica. 

As you can see, 

each piece is meticulously hand painted 

with intricate designs.  

I could not even pick a favorite pattern.  

I loved all the rich colors on the white backdrop 

no matter what the design was. 

Of course we had to come home with something, 

but choosing was so difficult. 

I finally selected a piece 

which was carefully packaged in order to make it home safely.

There a many ceramist shops in Deruta, 

we visited Ceramiche Gialletti Giulio 

located at 

Via Tiberina Sud, 304, 06053 Deruta PG, Italia

Images from this visit can be seen here.