Special Order — this piece is hand-painted to order in Italy. Please allow 30–60 days for delivery. DESCRIPTION A hand-painted Deruta ceramic wine coaster and bottle stopper, painted in warm ocra and finished with real 24-karat gold, made by the CF Deruta workshop (Ceramiche Favaroni Carlo) in the old town of Deruta, Italy. The coaster sits under a wine or champagne bottle to catch drips and protect the table; the matching stopper reseals an open bottle and keeps the pair together on a bar cart or counter. The gold is applied and fired by hand so it glows against the painted ceramic — a small, giftable piece of Italian craft that dresses up an everyday bottle. Each is hand-painted by a single artisan, so no two are ever exactly alike. It makes an easy gift for a wedding, a host, or a wine lover, and pairs naturally with other Deruta and gold-accented pieces across an Italian table. 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 Dimensions: 5" × 2.5" Material: Hand-painted Deruta ceramic with real 24-karat gold Made in: Deruta, Umbria, Italy Workshop: CF Deruta (Ceramiche Favaroni Carlo) Color: Ocra with 24-karat gold detailing Pattern: 24-karat gold detailing on hand-painted ceramic Heritage: Deruta majolica tradition Care: Hand-wash only — wipe clean with a soft, damp cloth. Not dishwasher, microwave, or oven safe; the 24-karat gold requires gentle hand care. Sold as: Set — wine coaster + bottle stopper (made to order) Mixes with: Other Deruta and gold-accented Italian tableware and barware Questions buyers ask Is it hand-painted in Italy?Yes. Each piece is hand-painted by a single artisan at the Ceramiche Favaroni Carlo (CF Deruta) workshop in Deruta, Italy. Can it go in the dishwasher?No — decorative ceramic finished with real 24-karat gold. Wipe clean with a soft, damp cloth. How long does delivery take?This is a special-order piece, hand-painted to order in Italy. Please allow about 30–60 days. 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.
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