Pia Formato started her career as an artist at the Institute of Avellino and Academy of Arts in Napoli, Italy.

Her love of art and Maiolica ceramics brought Pia to Deruta, the pulsing heart of this beautiful ancient tradition.  She learned the skillful craft under the diligent teaching of Master Romano Ranieri who shared with her secrets, techniques, and mysteries of Majolica.

Pia’s unique pieces, characterized by vibrant colors and original innovative decorations, thrive to enhance the Maioliche tradition rather than abandon it.  Pia’s unique designs are the result of using shining colors with metallic luster glazes resulting in amazing creations of art by a totally hand-made and hand-painted manufacturing process. 

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