Pitchers & Vases
These authentic and traditional ceramic masterpieces showcase the rich heritage of craftsmanship in Spain.
Pitchers and Vases of Spanish Artisanal Spanish Craft
Our artisans remain faithful to the Moorish penchant for horror vacui, or all-over decoration, vegetal motifs, geometric patterns and calligraphy of Andalusian ceramics
Hand-painted Ceramic Pitchers and Vases
Where Form and Function Coalesce into Beauty
Perhaps more than any other pottery, the vase or pitcher is the greatest contribution the potter’s wheel has made to pottery.
Before the seafaring Phoenicians settled along the Spanish coast, all ancient pottery recovered suggests that artisans formed their silhouettes by hand only. As a result, pots and jars had irregular shapes, malformed handles and generally haphazard ornamentation.
In the early 8th century BC, the Phoenicians brought the potter’s wheel from West Asia to these shores and thus transformed the rudimentary trade into an art.
Armed with this new technology, the artisan could now improve his craft. The wheel allowed him to control the thickness of the walls, making them uniform along the body of the vessel. A smoother, sinuous silhouette with differentiated parts emerged.
The vase — with its rotund body, slender handle and trilobate spout.
A Cherished Family Memento
A token of conviviality, this pitcher creates community around the table where it passes from hand to hand. Perfect for large gatherings, weddings and special occasions.
While this ceramic ewer retains this first utilitarian function, it inevitably does double duty as a vase.
Admired for its aesthetic quality, its charming silhouette and striking patterns draw the discerning eye.
Available in a range of colors to match your special occasion.