Mediterranean water or wine jug decorated with a pepper motif

Bummulo Malandrino is the quintessence of a Mediterranean vessel, known for its enchanting effect with every use. It brings joy and cheer to the table, surprising everyone during beverage pouring. Perfect for water and equally exceptional for wine.
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Imaginative red chili peppers woven into a pattern on a white background.

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

The dual nature of a ceramic object is one of the most fascinating aspects of human activity worth exploring. Truly, success in balancing practical problems with individual expression presents a creative challenge for Artefice Atelier. The way it approaches this theme defines its perception quality and artistic creativity.
SICILY, OUR STRENGTH

Here, the power of volcanoes merges with a rich and fascinating history, inspiring culture, genuine traditions, and a vibrant present. This unique place unleashes inspiration with its wild beauty, eruptions, and history that still echoes through its ancient ruins.
Thanks to its natural majesty and timeless cultural heritage, Sicily offers endless nourishment for creativity.
In fact, this island, with its captivating 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 craftsmen 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.

Every 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. It is fundamental for them to constantly seek new stimuli, original harmonies, and broaden horizons through artistic expressions that are never banal and always experimental.

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

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 it to dry for several days under special conditions, the object reaches the so-called “skin hardness” and is 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’ gloss and preserves the paints for centuries. Sometimes, a third firing is necessary for the gloss.
WITH ALL MY HEART

Dynamic, eclectic, based on artistic experience, continuous pursuit of beauty, and planning that makes Made in Italy its strength and pride. It relies on the highest quality materials and highly skilled workers with refined craftsmanship.

An offering of contemporary home decor and design, expressed through a profile mimicking various artistic expressions, where painting art merges with different forms, manifesting in unique objects—raw earth that can now become a vase, a lamp, or a lively, prayerful sculpture.

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

 
DESIGN, QUALITY, AND ORIGINALITY

All our 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 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 inspiration 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 material creates avant-garde objects with a unique and unmistakable personality.