The road of ceramics

The road of ceramics

Mery Barrasso

The road of ceramics

A journey to discover one of the greatest artisan traditions made in Italy, a dip to immerse yourself in the beauty of a knowledge handed down from generation to generation... and not only. The pottery road is also a unique opportunity to know and discover some small and authentic villages surrounded by beautiful hills and breathtaking landscapes. The route of the ceramics road crosses in fact a vast territory near Florence: it starts from Montelupo, an important center of production of majolica for the city of Florence (between 1400 and 1530), and then continue towards the neighboring municipalities, in search...

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Ceramics: an eco-sustainable choice

Mery Barrasso

Ceramics: an eco-sustainable choice

In order to face the emergency of plastic waste pollution requires the help of us all. So why not start with our kitchen? Every year at least 8 million tons of plastic end up in the oceans, with serious consequences on marine and terrestrial life. These are mostly disposable objects: their use lasts only a few minutes, but they pollute forever. The challenge is global, it is absolutely necessary to reduce the use of plastic and, in our homes, ceramics will definitely be a valid alternative to do our part and reach this important goal together. Did you know that...

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