Stylish Mediterranean jug with a painted woman's head

Bummulo Malandrino, the essence of a Mediterranean vessel, renowned for its captivating 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.
Decoration: Female faces with a thousand patterns, with straight or curly hair, in black, blue, or red, with open or closed eyes, evoking dreams, making them objects of design.

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

The dual nature of the 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 they approach this defines their perception quality and artistic creativity.
SYRACUSE, OUR STRENGTH

Here, the power of volcanoes merges with a rich and fascinating past, inspiring culture, deep-rooted traditions, and a vibrant present. This unique place sparks 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.
Indeed, this island, with its breathtaking 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 brand’s identity, never to be betrayed. They are committed to constantly seeking new stimuli, original harmonies, expanding horizons through artistic expressions that are never banal and always experimental.

The brand also distinguishes itself through the quality of raw materials it works with, 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 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.

Terracotta is then ready for decoration. This is a phase of the production process during which the artist gives their all. Often, it’s about giving space for imagination and color.

The production process ends with a second firing at about 920°C, which enhances the colors’ shine and preserves the paints over centuries. Sometimes, a third firing is necessary for gloss.
WITH ALL OUR HEART

Dynamic, eclectic, based on artistic experimentation, continuous pursuit of beauty, and planning that makes Made in Italy its strength and pride. They focus on high-quality materials and highly skilled workers with refined craftsmanship.

The proposal for furnishing, style, and design of the modern home, presented through a profile mimicking various artistic expressions, where painting merges with different forms, expressing itself in unique objects—raw earth that can now become a vase, a lamp, or a lively, praying sculpture.

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

 
DESIGN, QUALITY, AND ORIGINALITY

All our production is guided 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 a continuous search for the most modern allure, interprets high creativity at the highest level—an encounter of art, design, and good taste—while the alchemy of colors combined with materials creates avant-garde pieces with a unique and unmistakable personality.

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