Terracotta Flooring Catalogue MAESTRI DEL COTTO 2023
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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

ROSATO TOSCANO TUSCAN ROSY SIENESE CLAY CHIARO UMBRO UMBRIAN LIGHT TUSCIA CLAY TERRE UMBRE UMBRIAN LANDS MIXTURE OF CLAYS FROM TUSCIA AND SENESI ROSSO FIRENZE FLORENCE RED CLAY FROM VALDARNO MULTICOLOUR TERRACOTTA CLAY COMPOSITION INVECCHIATO AGED TERRACOTTA SPECIAL FINISH ANTICA CASCINA ANCIENT FARMHOUSE SPECIAL FINISH

EARTH · WATER · AIR · FIRE

THE IMPORTANCE OF RAW MATERIALS The real and authentic handmade terracotta must be made with deep clays, characterized by a specific geological composition, so that the product can reach the highest quality. The best clays are located in Tuscany, especially in the Sienese territory. In fact, compact, elastic and porous artifacts are born from the Sienese clays, so as to better incorporate the protective waxes inside and be resistant to frost outside.

THE MIXTURE WITH JUST WATER As soon as it is extracted from the quarry, the clay is mixed with the sole addition of water, because it is rich in organic substances. After that, the mixture is poured into wooden moulds, to then be beaten manually, piece by piece, thus giving life to totally natural and breathable products. 9

NATURAL DRYING The artifacts are left to rest and dry naturally on the ground for several days. Natural drying makes it possible to exclude the molecular micro-cracks typical of industrial terracotta and guarantees maximum resistance and compactness. 11

AND EVERYTHING TAKES COLOUR Like magic, the Artisan Firings ensure that the artifacts acquire their most beautiful chromatic tones, dictated by the different geological components of the clays. During firing, the flames invade the artifacts, giving the typical chromatic nuances and making each piece unique and inimitable. Furthermore, the slow progression of the flame is the secret of a frost-proof terracotta, resistant over the centuries and with a metallic sound.

ROSATO TOSCANO TUSCAN ROSY TERRACOTTA SIENESE CLAY

COTTO ROSATO TOSCANO NATURALE NATURAL FINISH

COTTO ROSATO TOSCANO VISSUTO LIVED FINISH

COTTO ROSATO TOSCANO

COTTO ROSATO TOSCANO ANTICO BUTTERO ANCIENT BUTTERO FINISH

COTTO ROSATO TOSCANO

CHIARO UMBRO UMBRIAN LIGHT TERRACOTTA TUSCIA CLAY 35

COTTO CHIARO UMBRO NATURALE NATURAL FINISH

COTTO CHIARO UMBRO VISSUTO LIVED FINISH

COTTO CHIARO UMBRO ANTICO BUTTERO ANCIENT BUTTERO FINISH

TERRE UMBRE UMBRIAN LANDS TERRACOTTA MIXTURE OF CLAYS FROM TUSCIA AND SENESI 55

COTTO TERRE UMBRE NATURALE NATURAL FINISH

COTTO TERRE UMBRE VISSUTO LIVED FINISH

COTTO TERRE UMBRE ANTICO BUTTERO ANCIENT BUTTERO FINISH

ROSSO FIRENZE FLORENCE RED TERRACOTTA CLAY FROM VALDARNO 75

COTTO ROSSO FIRENZE NATURALE NATURAL FINISH

COTTO ROSSO FIRENZE VISSUTO LIVED FINISH

COTTO ROSSO FIRENZE ANTICO BUTTERO ANCIENT BUTTERO FINISH

MULTICOLOUR TERRACOTTA MIXTURE OF CLAYS 95

COTTO MULTICOLOR NATURALE NATURAL FINISH

COTTO MULTICOLOR VISSUTO LIVED FINISH

COTTO MULTICOLOR ANTICO BUTTERO ANCIENT BUTTERO FINISH

AGED TERRACOTTA SPECIAL FINISH

ANTICA CASCINA ANCIENT FARMHOUSE TERRACOTTA SPECIAL FINISH 123

SIZES AND LAYING PATTERNS

LAYING PATTERNS TESTA AVANTI CORTINA DIAGONALE (DIAGONAL BOND) (HEAD BACK)

CASSETTONE (CHEST OF DRAWERS) SIZE (CM) SQUARE 20x20 + DIAMOND 8x30

LAYING PATTERNS DRITTA CASSETTONE (CHEST) CORTINA (BOND)

LAYING PATTERNS TESTA AVANTI (HEAD BACK) SORELLA (SISTER) SPINA DI PESCE (FISHBONE)

Regular size 10 cm + Tile 10x10 Irregular N°4 sides 22 cm + Tile 9.5x9.5 Irregular N°4 sides 32 cm + Tile 12.5x12.5

LAYING PATTERNS ESAGONO OTTAGONO REGOLARE CON TOZZETTO OTTAGONO IRREGOLARE CON TOZZETTO (REGULAR OCTAGON WITH TILE) (IRREGULAR OCTAGON WITH TILE) ROMBO A STELLA (STAR DIAMOND)

CORNER STEP SIZE (CM)

MINIMUM THICKNESS MAXIMUM THICKNESS

SPECIAL PARTS L-SHAPED ELEMENTS Max length 63 / Min length 48 x Height 16 x Thickness 8,0

CUSTOMIZED SIZES It’s possible to realize any customized size Width 26 - Height 15 - Thickness 10 SPECIAL PARTS

HISTORICAL CREATIONS PLACES OF WORSHIP Church of S. Lucia - Gubbio (Pg) Convent of San Benedetto - Gubbio (Pg) Convent of the Capuchin friars - Spoleto (Pg) Church of the Capuchin Friars of Montemalbe - Perugia Monastery of Santa Lucia - Foligno (Pg) Church of San Michele - Casorzo (Al) Convent of Santa Chiara - L’aquila Hermitage of Montecorona - Umbertide (Pg) Church of San Pietro - Gubbio (Pg) Abbey of San Salvatore - Cessapalombo (Mc) Church of San Francesco - Acquasparta (Tr) Church of Santa Maria Assunta - Orzinuovi (Bs) Convent of Santa Maria Della Pietà - Umbertide (Pg) Basilica of...

Church of San Francesco al Prato - Siena (SI) Basilica of Santa Chiara - Assisi (PG) Church of Sant’Andrea - Assisi (PG) Convento del Bambin Gesù - Santa Maria degli Angeli (PG) Chiesa del S.S. Crocifisso - Monteleone d’Orvieto (TR) Convent of San Girolamo - Gubbio (PG) Ostenotrofio Mosca - Gubbio (PG) Hermitage of Sacro Speco - Narni (TR) Monastery of Vallegloria - Spello (PG) Rectory Camourana - Camurana (MO) Flooring of the Cathedral sacristy - Orvieto (TR) Church of Santa Lucia – Perugia Convent of San Francesco - Orvieto (TR) Madonna delle Piagge Church - Civita Castellana (VT) Church...

Castle of Civitella Ranieri - Umbertide (PG) Civic Tower - Nocera Umbra (PG) Castle of the order of the Knights of Malta - Magione (PG) Castel of Naro - Acqualagna (PU) Castel of Montalera- Panicale (PG) Restoration of Rocca di Spoleto flooring - Spoleto (PG) Rocca di Lonato - Desenzano del Garda (BS) Caracciolo Castel - Brienza (PZ) Castel of Collalto - Susegana (TV) Castel of Casaltoldo - Mantova Castel of Redondesco – Mantova Castel of Naro - Cagli (PU) Castel of Montegiove - Montegiove (TR) Castel of Petroia - Gubbio (PG) Malaspina Castel - Varzi (PV) Castel of Desenzano - Desenzano del...

Municipal Museum - Citerna (PG) Onofri Palace seat of the Town Hall - Foligno (PG) Bargello Palace - Gubbio (PG) Municipal Theatre - San Casciano dei Bagni (SI) Research Center Pischiello - Passignano sul Trasimeno (PG) Ducal Palace - Gubbio (PG) Ducal Palace, Bridal Chamber - Mantova (Flooring restoration) San Francesco square, reception room - Assisi (PG) Boccaglione Villa - Bettona (PG) Salvati Villa - Ancona Town Hall - San Casciano dei Bagni (SI) City Hall and Municipal Theatre - Esanatoglia (MC) Bufalini Palace - Spoleto (PG) Birth house of Michelangelo - Caprese Michelangelo (AR)...