Decorative ballerina figurine made of ceramics - Ceramiche ML

The distinguished products of Ceramiche ML are handcrafted and decorated with respect for tradition and principles of work that is primarily artisanal. Plaster moulds filled with liquid clay, hand assembly, freehand painting: a production process and know-how that have been passed down for years, with roots reaching back centuries. This is what creates a true multi-generational manufactory, producing more than just prestigious products. Because these are works of applied art, made from ceramics. Dedicated to all connoisseurs and aficionados of stylish interior accessories.

The Concept of Ceramiche ML

Vehicles inspired by the Baroque era, rich ancient Greek temples, soup tureens, tables, panels, Art Deco style figures, and Roman chariots: all these items belong to the vast model of Ceramiche ML, which is a fundamental distinguishing feature. It is the result of continuous investments in their artisanal and cultural heritage. They were realised over fifty years ago by modellers who are no longer with us: the aim is to preserve items of invaluable historical and artistic value. Because this heritage is a testament to good old craftsmanship! Elegant ceramics have always been hugely popular among the most discerning consumers from around the world.

A bit of history

Both founders, Luciano and Marilena Tellatin, began their careers in the pottery industry when they were just sixteen and decided to start their own company after years of working as employees in two different antique factories. In the garage of their home, and then in a shed, in 1982, the founders created a story that continues to this day. Deep passion and dedication are the elements with which the founders govern the brand, supported by young entrepreneurship, namely their son Alberto. He joined his parents in the company in 2000, after obtaining a degree in art teaching at the Art Institute of Nove: he represents the future of the brand, which still has much to offer to customers and partners.

Over 30 years of experience, the elegance of the collections, harmony of forms, respect for work that is primarily craftsmanship and ancient work, and finally, the endless investment in the artisanal heritage of Nove antiques forms: these are the qualities that have made Ceramiche ML exceptionally unique, dynamic, respecting ancient pottery traditions, but with an enthusiastic approach to the future.

The city where it all takes place is located in the province of Vicenza. This place has been recognised as one of the best examples of Italian ceramic tradition since the sixteenth century: a land adorned with artisanal knowledge, artists, sculptors, and ancient factories known worldwide. The region of Nove and Bassano is full of old manufactories whose work has contributed to building the fame of the ceramic district, decorating the furniture of homes around the world.

The history of this place tells of a very long tradition rooted in the 17th century, and its fortune is owed to numerous factors: the presence of underground plastic clay, "lottame" (limestone with a high content of siliceous minerals) and kaolin, and the ability to use the Brenta River for transporting finished products and wood for the kilns, but also for powering water mills. Which are used for mixing clay and grinding pebbles found at the bottom of the river.

Another factor favouring the creation of a prestigious ceramic tradition in this region was the decree of the Venetian Senate. In fact, in the 17th century, the growing and increasingly widespread demand in Europe for beautiful ceramics from China prompted Dutch ceramists to imitate these works, thus flooding the Venice market with their products. For this reason, in 1728, the Venetian Senate decided to increase domestic production with tax reliefs for those who decided to produce porcelain and improved the production of majolica, thus managing the birth of the ceramic district in Nove.

The production area of the district still focuses on the municipalities of Nove and Bassano, which are surrounded by a dense network of companies that have contributed to the renown of this region worldwide, with qualities of excellence and uniqueness that cannot be found in other parts of Italy.