VICENTINA ARTISTIC MAJOLICA
The Italian Province of Vicenza is renowned internationally for the processing of ceramics, dwhere theancient dexterity of master potters, it was handed down to the new generations. Strictly respecting the production phases of majolica as was done in the past.
It starts from the glue that is poured into the molds once the piece dries, the mold is removed and a long process begins:
1) The first fire at 1015 ° C
2) The glazing, the object is submerged in the glaze which is absorbed by the ceramic.
3) The second fire at 980 ° C, and here MAJOLICA comes out.
4) The decoration e the third fire at 820 ° C
5) The fourth fire at 720 ° C it is applied to all objects decorated with 24 carat gold leaf, platinum leaf, with a luster and satin ones.
Each fire from start to cool is a long 16 hour process.
Today the old techniques and new ideas together with the great commitment to attention to detail and the continuous search for new materials give life to handcrafted objects of great value with designs that enhance both the classic and the modern.
Since 1981 theLuigi Grego company produces artistic ceramics intended for the best retailers around the world, combining only precious raw materials like the 24 carat gold leaf, the platinum leaf, brass for metal components, latest generation pigments, silk or cotton for the lampshades, decorations such as Swarovski crystal, with processing techniques that have been handed down to us by the masters craftsmen from Nove, a town with an ancient ceramic tradition.
The design is distinctly Italian and can be recognized by the creativity and refinement that distinguishes it all our production.
We guard jealously, with passion and with love this knowledge cultural and artistic, which we wish to share with all of ours loyal customers, who have been collecting our creations for years.
Buying one of our items means everything we have tried to tell, a magical, fascinating and ancient story that it will amaze those who receive it.
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