DERUTO

All made of ceramics

I bought a beautiful large vase in this pattern but not this shape. I wish I had taken a picture of it before I had it wrapped. 

One Saturday I called Carolyn Fenn to see if she wanted to do something. (Most of the seniors were going to a Rockwell museum and I wasn't interested to go). She said that her and David were going to a small town called Deruto, 11/2 hours east of Rome and invited me to join them. Of course I said yes, and oh my I was so glad!
Deruto, is a small town that specialize in ceramics. They mostly reproduce 15th century pieces.I could have spent a fortune there. There are shops after shops of ceramic stores. Each artist selling their wares.
It was a cold day and not a lot of people around. In fact it was like a ghost town. It certainly was not tourist season. But a plus for me, because I could barter with them. They were glad to make a sale. So I bought oil and vinger set, 3 cheese (for Parmesan) trays, a large vase, a small pitcher, a gravy boat and I can't remember what else. They are all wrapped really well so not to break. It will be so much fun unwrapping them when I get home. My large vase will have to be a carry on, it's that big. Oh but I love it! I had such a good time.
I'd like to go back in the summer, because it was such a nice town to walk around - and maybe pick up some more pieces!