Pair of hand-painted ceramic jugs, made by Alfredo Cartoceti Pesaro in the 1920s

Ø cm 13 h cm 28,5

Alfredo Cartoceti (Pesaro 1866-1937)

Pesaro, located on the Adriatic coast of Italy, is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of ceramic production, dating back to the 14th century. The city boasts a fascinating history of craftsmanship and innovation, reflected in the beauty and quality of its ceramics.

The first evidence of ceramic production in Pesaro dates back to the medieval period, when the city was an important commercial and cultural centre. The influence of different cultures and access to natural resources, such as fine clay, have encouraged the development of a thriving ceramic industry.

A characteristic aspect of Pesaro ceramics is its tradition of transmitting knowledge "from workshop to workshop". The master craftsmen have passed down their knowledge and techniques from generation to generation, preserving the identity and quality of this art. Pesaro ceramics is distinguished by the variety of styles and decorations that have characterized its production over the centuries. Among the most iconic motifs we find:

The "historiated taste": characterized by figurative and narrative scenes, often inspired by mythological, religious or everyday life themes.

The "leaf flavour": which reproduces vegetal motifs with great delicacy and realism.

The "faenza taste": inspired by the ceramics of the city of Faenza, with the use of shades of blue and yellow.