A unique jug decorated with painted women's heads

Bummulo Malandrino
Essence of Mediterranean dishware, known for its captivating effect with every use. Brings joy and cheer to the table, surprising everyone during beverage pouring. Perfect for water and equally exceptional for wine. An object waiting for your discovery. Decoration: Brusio Faces of women intersect in an illustrative play of black and white, creating an elegant, contemporary style.

Artefice Atelier is synonymous with the highest quality materials and handcrafted work.

The dual nature of ceramic objects is one of the most fascinating aspects of human activity that deserves exploration. Truly, success in balancing practical problems with individual expression presents a creative challenge for Artefice Atelier. The way they approach this theme defines their perception quality and artistic creativity.
SYRACUSE, OUR STRENGTH

Here, the power of volcanoes merges with a rich and fascinating history, inspiring culture, deep-rooted traditions, and a vibrant present. This unique place unleashes inspiration through its wild beauty, eruptions, and history that still echoes in its ancient ruins.
Thanks to its natural majesty and timeless cultural heritage, Sicily offers endless nourishment for creativity.
In fact, this island, with its enchanting landscapes and rich culture, is the creative cradle of Artefice Atelier, from which it draws the essence of its works. Artistic artifacts shaped by master artisans contain the fiery energy of volcanoes and the depth of ancient Sicilian legends, giving each piece a unique soul.
TO CREATE

One of our strengths is continuous idea exchange with clients. Comparing their thoughts and needs is an essential and irreplaceable source of inspiration for creating new items.

Each piece is crafted with care and love, with attention to detail; and the working method is part of the manufactory’s identity, never to be betrayed. They prioritize constantly seeking new stimuli, original harmonies, broadening horizons through artistic expressions that are never banal and always experimental.

The brand also distinguishes itself by the quality of raw materials used, such as stoneware suitable for tableware. Every day, they work to achieve their main goal: to channel all creativity into serving others, realizing their desires through their artistic sensibility.

FROM THE EARTH TO MAJOLICA

Every work begins with a pencil sketch, translating the artist’s thoughts. From there, shaping the object transforms the imagined image into reality. Skilled hands use clay and water to almost magically create desired shapes. After leaving the piece to dry for several days under special conditions, it reaches the so-called “skin hardness” and is then ready for the first firing at around 1000°C.

Terra cotta is then ready for decoration. This is a phase in the production process where the artist gives their all. Often, it’s about giving space for imagination and color.

The production process concludes with a second firing at about 920°C, which enhances the colors’ brilliance and preserves the paints for centuries. Sometimes, a third firing is necessary due to the gloss.
WITH ALL MY HEART

Dynamic, eclectic, based on artistic experimentation, continuous search for beauty, and planning that makes Made in Italy its strength and pride. They focus on the highest quality materials and highly experienced craftsmen with refined skills.

Their proposal for contemporary home decor, style, and design, expressed through a profile mimicking various artistic expressions, where painting merges with different forms, manifests in unique objects—raw earth that can now become a vase, a lamp, or a lively, expressive sculpture.

The most advanced technologies, a desire to experiment, ongoing research, and our motivation are the factors behind the manufactory’s success.

 
DESIGN, QUALITY, AND ORIGINALITY

The entire production is driven by the pursuit of style, in the name of elegance and good taste, where tradition and modernity, design and innovation come together to offer a product of excellence.

Every detail expresses great passion and exquisite craftsmanship: profound knowledge of raw materials, majolica processing, and a careful love for details. Tangible results of the relentless pursuit of beauty and character, where design merges with the experience of the most meticulous craftsmanship.

Artefice Atelier, being a fortunate meeting of stylistic inspirations from the past and the continuous search for the most modern allure, interprets high creativity at the highest level — a fusion of art, design, and good taste, while the alchemy of colors combined with materials creates avant-garde pieces with a unique and unmistakable personality.