An antique hand-thrown jug with the hand painted floral motif that is a symbol of the Puglia region, known as ‘righe e stelle’. The design is traditional to Grottaglie, a town famed for its age-old ceramic craft, where circles are combined to create rosettes or star formations. Since the 1800s the flowers were made with stencils, originally cut from sponges. This hand thrown plate is particularly unique as the design differs slightly with its circular motif, as they were usually designed to resemble rosettes, depending on the artist’s style. Wine and water jugs from Puglia usually have the most extensive decorations and this one dates back to the mid 1800s. The charming piece with its well-loved patina and pinched spout features the circular motifs across the body and stripes in inky blue across the rim, set against a buttermilk glaze. Today, this rustic jug would be ideal as a vase for fresh flowers or as a decorative display piece adding some country charm to any home or space. Create an impactful display with matching farmhouse ceramics as seen in the images.
Found in Martina Franca
the charming hilltop town of the valle d’Itria known for its baroque architecture.
Dimensions: H20cm x W14.5cm x D12cm
These are handmade antique ceramics that are perfectly imperfect and some have been used for generations, so please expect some cracks, and chips, and discolouration. These individual characteristics are part of the charm and unique quality of each piece. Please note, colour may vary from screen to screen.
An antique hand-thrown jug with the hand painted floral motif that is a symbol of the Puglia region, known as ‘righe e stelle’. The design is traditional to Grottaglie, a town famed for its age-old ceramic craft, where circles are combined to create rosettes or star formations. Since the 1800s the flowers were made with stencils, originally cut from sponges. This hand thrown plate is particularly unique as the design differs slightly with its circular motif, as they were usually designed to resemble rosettes, depending on the artist’s style. Wine and water jugs from Puglia usually have the most extensive decorations and this one dates back to the mid 1800s. The charming piece with its well-loved patina and pinched spout features the circular motifs across the body and stripes in inky blue across the rim, set against a buttermilk glaze. Today, this rustic jug would be ideal as a vase for fresh flowers or as a decorative display piece adding some country charm to any home or space. Create an impactful display with matching farmhouse ceramics as seen in the images.
Found in Martina Franca
the charming hilltop town of the valle d’Itria known for its baroque architecture.
Dimensions: H20cm x W14.5cm x D12cm
These are handmade antique ceramics that are perfectly imperfect and some have been used for generations, so please expect some cracks, and chips, and discolouration. These individual characteristics are part of the charm and unique quality of each piece. Please note, colour may vary from screen to screen.
Image 1 of 12
Image 2 of 12
Image 3 of 12
Image 4 of 12
Image 5 of 12
Image 6 of 12
Image 7 of 12
Image 8 of 12
Image 9 of 12
Image 10 of 12
Image 11 of 12
Image 12 of 12