Hands that invent
Craftsmanship is creativity: it is bringing meaning out of raw material.
Our hands knead, shape, smooth, and color to give life to unique compositions that tell the story of the Cinque Terre through its most characteristic forms.
Our works are original, handmade one by one, reflecting the identity of a territory: from the unmistakable “casotte” of the Cinque Terre to sculptures inspired by anchovies and other fish that inhabit the local sea, without neglecting elegant and timeless pieces to enrich your table.
If you like sincere, simple but not trivial things, you can take away something unique: an authentic piece of local craftsmanship from the Cinque Terre.
Searching hands
Our hands are never still: the idea of craftsmanship that inspires us is about continuous research and experimentation.
The materials we are most attached to are porcelain, stoneware, and terracotta: the clays, colors, and glazes we use are themselves the result of long and ongoing research and refinement.
THE PORCELAIN
Porcelain is a material that has always fascinated us: strong and delicate at the same time, contrary to what one might think, it is suitable for microwaves and even dishwashers.
To make our creations unmistakable, we work the white dough by hand in thin layers to give it the characteristic translucent appearance, then we enhance it with natural oxides such as iron, cobalt, and copper.
THE STONEWARE
The very high temperature at which it is cooked makes it strong and elegant: ideal for holding any type of dish, it is not afraid of the oven or the microwave - and you can also put it in the dishwasher, as it is completely waterproof.
Its characteristic vitrified appearance makes it irresistible to the touch, and our special glazes make it unique to the eyes.
THE TERRACOTTA
Our love for terracotta has been long-standing. Reliable, versatile, surprising: it is a material that continues to amaze us even today, after years of work. We shape each piece according to the forms we have carried within us forever - like the little houses or the anchovies - which tell the stories of our places. After firing it once, we paint it by hand and fire it again to make the color even more durable. The result is a small work of art that captures a bit of the essence of the Cinque Terre.
The weather
There is one last element that characterizes each of our creations: time. Every work of art, from the simplest to the most complex, if made by hand requires time to reach perfection.
Thus, we know that the terracotta resting in the oven or the paint slowly drying in the air gain strength and beauty with every passing second.
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Fabbrica d’Arte Monterosso is creativity, passion, meeting: it is an invitation addressed to you who desire authentic experiences and love concrete and original things.
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