Passata Bowls, also known as 'limmi,' originate from southern Italy and take the form of rustic handmade clay or terracotta bowls. This large hand thrown example from the early 1900s hails from the southern Italian region of Puglia, and was used to make tomato passata or to wash fruit and vegetables. This mesmerising splatter glaze was originally added to keep insects and flies away from the passata or food. The surface application of the Pugliese limmi was spontaneously created by hand, meaning each is a unique piece with its own characterful pattern. The large bowl has aged beautifully with its own particular patina, and the external clay unglazed and on display. The antique vessel is the perfect piece to add some farmhouse charm to a table setting or garden/outdoor space. Create impact with the matching green splattered ceramic bowls as seen in the images. Please note, there was originally a hole at the bottom for drainage, which has since been sealed, but can be unblocked so it can be utilised as a plant pot or wash basin as desired.
Found in Ostuni
the charming hilltop town of the valle d’Itria known as la città bianca (or ‘white city’).
Dimensions: H23cm x W48cm x D48cm
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.
Passata Bowls, also known as 'limmi,' originate from southern Italy and take the form of rustic handmade clay or terracotta bowls. This large hand thrown example from the early 1900s hails from the southern Italian region of Puglia, and was used to make tomato passata or to wash fruit and vegetables. This mesmerising splatter glaze was originally added to keep insects and flies away from the passata or food. The surface application of the Pugliese limmi was spontaneously created by hand, meaning each is a unique piece with its own characterful pattern. The large bowl has aged beautifully with its own particular patina, and the external clay unglazed and on display. The antique vessel is the perfect piece to add some farmhouse charm to a table setting or garden/outdoor space. Create impact with the matching green splattered ceramic bowls as seen in the images. Please note, there was originally a hole at the bottom for drainage, which has since been sealed, but can be unblocked so it can be utilised as a plant pot or wash basin as desired.
Found in Ostuni
the charming hilltop town of the valle d’Itria known as la città bianca (or ‘white city’).
Dimensions: H23cm x W48cm x D48cm
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.
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