Hands that invent
Craftsmanship is creativity: it is bringing out meaning from raw material.
Our hands knead, shape, smooth, and color to bring to life unique compositions that tell the story of the Cinque Terre through its most characteristic forms.
Our works are original, handmade one by one, telling the identity of a territory: from the unmistakable “casotte” of the Cinque Terre to sculptures inspired by anchovies and other fish that populate the local sea, without neglecting elegant and timeless pieces to enrich your table.
If you like things that are sincere, simple but not trivial, you can take with you something unique: an authentic piece of local craftsmanship from the Cinque Terre.
Hands that search
Our hands are never still: the idea of craftsmanship that inspires us is about continuous research and experimentation.
The materials we are most fond of are porcelain, stoneware, and terracotta: the clays, colors, and glazes we use are themselves the result of a long and continuous process of 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 comfortable in 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 SANDSTONE
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, because it is completely waterproof.
Its characteristic vitrified appearance makes it irresistible to the touch, our special enamels make it unique to the eyes.
THE TERRACOTTA
Terracotta has been a long-standing love. 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 always carried within us - 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 time
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.
So we know that the terracotta resting in the oven or the paint drying slowly 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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