DESCRIPTION A hand-painted Italian mini Christmas tree in soft pink with real gold paint accents, made in Deruta by Ceramiche Favaroni Carlo (CF Deruta). Solid construction, hand-painted by a single artisan, so no two are exactly alike. The pink-and-gold colorway is the most modern of the CF Deruta mini-tree lineup — less overtly holiday red than the traditional variants, more at home with a contemporary, neutral table. Measuring 5" wide by 4" tall and made of hand-painted majolica (tin-glazed earthenware), with real gold paint detail fired into the glaze. Small variations in color, gold coverage, and shape are signs of authentic hand-painting, not defects. Use it as a holiday tabletop centerpiece, on a mantel, in a powder room, or as a year-round Italian-ceramic accent (the pink-and-gold reads as decorative rather than strictly Christmas). Groups beautifully with the CF Deruta Gold & Green and Silver & White mini-trees for a curated, non-traditional holiday vignette. A favorite gift for friends who prefer their holiday decor on the quieter, more design-forward side. Specifications Dimensions: 5" wide × 4" tall Material: Hand-painted majolica (tin-glazed earthenware) with real gold paint Made in: Deruta, Italy Workshop: CF Deruta (Ceramiche Favaroni Carlo) Pattern: Soft pink base with real gold paint detail Care: Decorative ceramic — wipe clean with a soft, slightly damp cloth · Not dishwasher safe · Not microwave safe · Not oven safe · Keep away from temperature extremes Sold as: Individual piece Questions buyers ask Does it hold a candle? No — the mini-tree is solid. The CF Deruta Christmas Tree Tea Light (8" x 6") is the candle-holder version. How big is it? 5 inches wide and 4 inches tall — tabletop scale. Is the gold real gold? Yes — CF Deruta uses real gold paint applied by hand and fired into the glaze. Is this still a Christmas piece, or can I use it year-round? It's marketed for the holidays but the soft pink and gold palette reads as decorative rather than strictly Christmas — many customers leave it out year-round. Is it hand-painted in Italy? Yes. Each piece is hand-painted by a single artisan at the Ceramiche Favaroni Carlo workshop in Deruta, Italy. Can it go in the dishwasher? No — decorative ceramic with real gold paint. Wipe clean with a soft, damp cloth. 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 Deruta, Italy. Couples actually use and display Biordi pieces rather than store them. 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 Ceramiche Favaroni Carlo is located in the old town in Deruta. Artisans for decades, this family owned business creates unique hand-painted Italian ceramics. Since the 1940s, Mr. Salvatore Favaroni has painted in various Deruta factories, creating inspired works following local traditions. In the 1970’s, Mr. Favaroni opened his own laboratory called “Ceramiche Favaroni Deruta” with decorations of flowers, landscape & Castelli characterizing the production. Salvatore’s son Carlo now runs the family business, called “CF DERUTA.” Today the production of classic decorations brings traditional designs back to the contemporary in colors and shapes. CF Deruta produces exceptional holiday décor for Biordi Art Imports.
