When you think of the Italian culture the first thing that comes to mind is the great Italian food. Secondly, the craftsmanship of beautiful pieces of furniture, clothing, and pottery. Well, I finally had the opportunity to see an Italian pottery factory firsthand. Last Thursday a friend and I went to the Caleca Pottery Factory. It was magnificent. There were stacks and stacks of striking pottery everywhere! It took about 2 hours to get there, but very much worth it. Inside the factory we watched how the pottery is made and dried as well as a small group of individuals’ hand painting the ceramics. The company is a bit unique because they also do the pieces selected for Williams and Sonoma. I bought me a wonderful set to start off with. I’m looking forward to returning to the factory and buying more pieces to build on. Below are some pictures of the factory.
Finally home and unpacking the boxes!