Stylish painted water or wine jug

Bummulo Malandrino is the essence of a Mediterranean vessel, known for its captivating effect with every use. It brings joy and cheer to the table, surprising everyone during drink pouring. Perfect for water and equally exceptional for wine.
Object waiting for your discovery. Decoration: Dandelion medicinal plant Dandelion flower on a colorful background.

Artefice Atelier is synonymous with the highest quality 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 topic defines its perception quality and artistic ingenuity.
SICILY, OUR STRENGTH

Here, volcanic power merges with a rich and fascinating history, inspiring culture, deep traditions, and vibrant present. This unique place unleashes inspiration through its wild beauty, eruption aftermath, 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 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.

Each piece is crafted with care and love, with attention to detail; the working method is part of the brand’s identity, which they never compromise. 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 stands out for the quality of raw materials it works with, such as stoneware suitable for tableware. Every day, they work to achieve the 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. This shapes the object, transforming the image of imagination into reality. Skilled hands use clay and water to almost magically create desired shapes. Left to dry for several days under special conditions, the object reaches the so-called “skin hardness” and is then 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 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 shine.
WITH ALL MY HEART

Dynamic, eclectic, based on artistic experimentation, continuous search for beauty, and planning to make Made in Italy its strength and pride. It relies on the highest quality materials and highly experienced craftsmen with refined skills.

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

Cutting-edge 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 driven by the pursuit of style, in the name of elegance and good taste, where tradition and modernity, design and innovation combine 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 encounter of stylistic inspiration from the past and a continuous search for the most modern allure, interprets high creativity at the highest level—an intersection of art, design, and good taste—while the alchemy of colors combined with materials creates a mark, producing avant-garde objects with a unique and unmistakable personality.