Maiolica Ceramics Fremantle

Cate and her husband gigi run the very successful la majolica pottery in fremantle specialising in traditional italian designs based on how it is done on the amalfi coast where gigi was born.

Maiolica ceramics fremantle.

Maiolica m aɪ ˈ ɒ l ɪ k ə is tin glazed pottery decorated in colours on a white background. Italian maiolica dating from the renaissance period is the most renowned. After the first firing the bisque is dipped into a bath of fast drying liquid glaze. Gradient colors and water reliefs harmonize perfectly with the small geometric patterns that gives a great freedom of creativity and tradition.

Bowls plates platters jugs mugs cups and saucers espresso cups a speciality antipasto settings noodle bowls eggcups salt and pepper sets oil and vinegar sets teapots trays goblets cannisters cakeplates pedestal bowls wine coolers sugar bowls utensil holders personalised children plate and bowl sets. Tradition inspired the maiolica collection which offers original compositions to suit the most sophisticated everyday spaces. Our combined 63 years of potting experience have culminated in a display of outstanding quality and style. When depicting historical and mythical scenes these works were known as istoriato wares painted with stories.

Download catalog the craftsmanship of this product adds light to your décor giving it balance and imagination in a contemporary style. By the late 15th century several places mainly small cities in northern and central italy were. Maiolica ceramic tiles premium quality and design keramika kanjiza. Maiolica is a versatile collection that combines style subtleness and charm thanks to its great combination possibilities.

White biscuit tender gray taupe aqua and steel blue color ways nbsp. It is thought the term derived from the early places of production in malaga and the export route to italy via the island of mallorca. Established in fremantle western australia in 1991 la maiolica produces hand thrown hand painted tin glaze earthenware pottery. Maiolica ceramic subway crackle and hexagon patterns.

For those who don t know maiolica aka majolica i just stuck a j in there but the majorcan s did it first is tin glazed terracotta earthenware usually with painted coloured brushwork. The name maiolica was first used by italians to describe these late medieval and renaissance ceramics. When italian potters began producing their own tin glazed earthenwares they also called these ceramics maiolica. Maiolica ceramics underwent two key processes.