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Italian Ceramics in Grottaglie, Italy

Grottaglie, Italy

Walking down along the lovely Via Francesco Crispi in the Puglia town of Grottaglie Italy, I thought maybe I had a little too much pasta and limoncello at lunch. Everywhere I looked – every store in this famous centre for Italian ceramics  – seemed to be owned by someone whose last name was Fasano.

Grottaglie, Italy

It’s vaguely, kind of, reminiscent of Ray’s Pizza in New York City.  There is the Original Ray’s, the Famous Ray’s and the just plain, old Ray’s pizza..all doing the same thing – slinging pies with slightly different toppings.  Same here!  In the Quartiere di Italian Ceramics, is there one massive kiln hidden away cranking out pots for everyone?? How do you know which was really the first?  I just don’t know the answer and don’t think I ever will.

They’ve been making Italian ceramics here since the beginning of time, thanks to the abundant red clay in the heel of Italy’s boot Puglia and the Fasano’s seemed to have cornered the market on Italian Ceramics.  In a space of one street, there are “botteghe” belonging to Nicola, Cinzia, Antonio, Enza, Francescao & Giuseppe!

Grottaglie Ceramic shops


What is great is they all produce a different example of Italian Ceramics, something slightly different, so take the time to wander in and check out what each has to offer.  We made a mad dash through each store as we had spent too much time over the already mentioned lunch at the delicious Da Ricci in the wonderfully named town of Ceglie Messapica.  It was tough to try and not touch anything, but we were constantly aware of the “You Break It, You Buy It” rule governing the town.

Grottaglie Ceramic plate

Of all the Fasano’s, Nicola is probably the most famous of the Fasano clan, selling his Italian Ceramics throughout Italy and abroad. I was assured that my local Conran Shop in London had some plates on hand and I wasn’t disappointed to see a few of my favorite designs of his represented there.

Now I know if I want a Best Bit of Puglia Italy, I can run down the street and visit the Fasano’s!

You can find the shop here!

Just to confuse you even more, there is a famous  Italian DJ named Nicola Fasano as well!

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11 thoughts on “Italian Ceramics in Grottaglie, Italy

  1. Anne says:

    I’m dying to get to Puglia…and these beautiful photos make me want to go there for more than just the food! Haha. :)

  2. Marie says:

    Hello,
    I live in Australia and would love to buy this dinner wear online. Could you please recommend a website that ships to Australia?

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