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Enameled Terracotta Catalogue MAESTRI DEL COTTO 2023
Enameled Terracotta Catalogue MAESTRI DEL COTTO 2023
This document provides an overview of the production and artistic process behind enameled terracotta pieces crafted by Italian artisans, specifically highlighting the work of Alessandro Piazzai and his wife, Lucia Gentili. Their creations are characterized by a deep passion for beauty and Italian artisan pride.
Artisan Process
Lucia Gentili, with over 20 years of experience, is responsible for the production of enameled terracotta. Her background as a decorator and restorer allows her to infuse each piece with vibrant colors and unique artistic value. Each item is hand-enameled and fired twice, resulting in unique compositions that have garnered a loyal customer base.
Color Palette
The document lists a variety of colors used in the terracotta pieces, each inspired by natural elements and Italian landscapes. These include:
- Terra (Earth)
- Grano (Wheat)
- Lavanda (Lavender)
- Verde Prato (Green Lawn)
- Agrumi (Citrus)
- Acqua (Water)
- Smeraldo (Emerald)
- Ghiaccio (Ice)
- Sardegna (Sardinia)
- Mediterraneo (Mediterranean)
- Aria (Air)
- Fuoco (Fire)
- Carbone (Coal)
- Vulcano (Volcano)
- Vintage Line
Compositions and Creations
The document highlights various compositions and creations, such as:
- Casa Antica (Old House)
- Positano
- Duna (Dune)
- Gioia (Joy)
- Provenza (Provence)
- Saint Tropez
- Sottobosco (Undergrowth)
- Vecchio Casale (Old Farmhouse)
Sizes and Laying Patterns
The document provides detailed information on the sizes and laying patterns available for the enameled terracotta pieces. Sizes range from small tiles (5x5 cm) to larger formats (30x30 cm), with a consistent thickness of 1 cm. Various geometric shapes are available, including hexagons, squares, octagons, and more.
Contact Information
For more information, the document directs readers to visit the website www.maestridelcotto.it, located in Città della Pieve, Italy.
Catalog excerpts
With strength and passion, we create piece by piece, one at a time, driven by the love for beauty and by a lot of crazy Italian artisan pride. Alessandro Piazzai
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Lucia Gentili Lucia Gentili, Alessandro’s wife, takes care for the production of enameled terracotta for over 20 years. Graduated decorator and restorer, she impressed on the terracotta all the passion for color and creation. Her artistic training led her to experiment with new techniques and colours. Each realization is in fact enamelled by hand, one by one, exploiting the raw part of the artifact and cooked for the second time, giving rise to compositions that are always unique and of inimitable artistic value. In the long working path has entered the hearts of customers who have become fond...
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TERRA EARTH
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VERDE PRATO GREEN LAWN
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VERDE INVECCHIATO AGED GREEN
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ACQUA WATER
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ALTA MAREA HIGH TIDE
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CLOUD MATT
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BLUE POWDER
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FUOCO FIRE
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VINTAGE VINTAGE LINE
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LISTELLO VINTAGE VINTAGE BATTEN
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VENTAGLIO VINTAGE
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LANCIA VINTAGE VINTAGE SPEAR
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COMPOSIZIONI COMPOSITIONS
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CASA ANTICA
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SAINT TROPEZ SAINT TROPEZ
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VECCHIO CASALE
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Verde prato Green lawn
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Lavanda Lavender
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Alta marea High tide
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Polvere di blu Blue powder
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Arancio sfumato Shaded orange
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Arancio sfumato Shaded orange
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Casa antica Old house 56
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Latte Milk Latte Milk
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Smeraldo Emerald
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Smeraldo Emerald
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Sardegna Sardinia
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Sardegna Sardinia
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Bianco Invecchiato Aged white
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Mediterraneo e Smeraldo Mediterranean and Emerald
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Vintage line
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Bianco Invecchiato Aged white Selenio e Arancio sfumato Selenium and shaded orange 69
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ENAMELED TERRACOTTA SIZES AND LAYING PATTERNS LISTELLI CORTINA F.to 7X30 BATTEN SIZE POLIGONI - ESAGONO Lato regolare 10 cm HEXAGON SIZE Lato 5 cm Lato 10 cm Lato 13 cm Lato 5 cm Lato 7,5 cm Lato 10 cm POLIGONI - ROMBO A STELLA Rombo 17,25X30 cm STAR DIAMOND SIZE
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POLIGONI - VENTAGLIO POLIGONI - LANCIA SPEAR SIZE POLIGONI - DOPPIA CUPOLA DOUBLE DOME POLIGONI - FIORE E CROCE
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Città della Pieve Italy
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