DESCRIPTION A hand-painted Blue Vine ornament from Siena, painted by the Staccioli family — the same renowned workshop behind Biordi's Contrade from Siena collection. The Blue Vine design is a modern, elegant pattern — perfect for anyone decorating with a blue and silver theme or who appreciates contemporary Italian design. Hang it on the tree at the holidays or display it year-round. Personalization by the Staccioli family is available on select ornaments — see our personalized Siena ornaments. The small imperfections such as the difference in color, shape, diameter, or small bubbles that form inside do not constitute a defect but testify that it is actually an artisanal product. Specifications Material: Hand-painted Italian ceramic Made in: Siena, Tuscany, Italy Workshop: Staccioli family Pattern: Blue Vine — contemporary blue-and-white vine design Care: Display piece · Dust with a soft, dry cloth · Not dishwasher safe Sold as: Individual ornament Coordinates with: Other Staccioli ornaments (Green Holly, Tuscan Countryside) and the Contrade from Siena collection Questions buyers ask Can this ornament be personalized?Yes — the Staccioli family personalizes ornaments with a name and date. See our personalized Siena ornament listings; personalized pieces typically ship in November. Is this a good Italian wedding gift?Yes — wedding gifts are one of the things Biordi is best known for. Hand-painted Italian ceramics are heirloom-quality, one-of-a-kind (no two pieces are ever exactly alike because each is hand-painted by a single artisan), and they carry their origin clearly: this piece is made in Siena, Italy. We ship nationwide, gift-wrap on request, and have been the San Francisco source for authentic Italian ceramics since 1946. Is this a good housewarming or hostess gift?Yes. Gifts are the largest part of what Biordi sells — every piece is a one-of-a-kind, authentic Italian treasure made by a named artisan in Italy, not a mass-produced import. Arrives ready to use rather than store. Add Florentine gift wrap at checkout if you'd like it sent finished. Why buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers?Biordi Art Imports has been San Francisco's source for authentic Italian ceramics and gifts since 1946. Voted Best Overall Retailer in the San Francisco Bay Guardian Best of the Bay readers' poll for five consecutive years. Designated a San Francisco Legacy Business (#LBR-2020-21-029), and the city declared May 1 "Biordi Art Imports Day" in 2021. Every piece comes from a named Italian artisan, family workshop, or heritage house we work with directly — FIMA, CF Deruta, Pia Formato, Eugenio Ricciarelli, Susanna DeSimone (from the famous Palermo ceramic family — her father painted with Picasso), Geribi, Bucci Ceramiche, Ortigia Sicilia, Italesse, and Salviati. So each piece is genuinely one-of-a-kind. Not a stock-photo listing, not a mass-produced import, not a reproduction. Can this be customized or personalized?Customization and personalization are available on select pieces. Eugenio Ricciarelli, FIMA, Pia Formato, Geribi, and CF Deruta accept special orders — a name, date, or occasion painted on the piece, or a different size or shape in the workshop's existing pattern. Lead time is typically 3–6 months because each piece is hand-painted to order in Italy. Contact Biordi Art Imports at (415) 392-8096 or [email protected]. ARTISAN STORY Staccioli — Siena, Tuscany. In 1986, Walter Staccioli began producing Italian ceramic pieces incorporating the Contrade patterns of Siena — the symbols of the 17 historic districts that compete in the Palio di Siena horse race, which dates back to 1656. Today, Sonia Staccioli and her sister Jada carry on the tradition, including the workshop's hand-painted holiday ornaments. These works of art can be found exclusively at Biordi and the Staccioli workshop at the Piazza del Campo in Siena.
