bottega d’arte by iris ceramica morphs manual craftsmanship into red clay production

the project combines craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology, re-imagining the noble red body ceramics with a 'handmade' look.

eirini ilia June 1, 2023 3 min

iris ceramica presents bottega d’arte

Iris Ceramica presents Bottega d’Arte: a project dedicated to high-end red body claddings that echo the beauty of manual craftsmanship. With origins from the traditional red clay production process, the project combines a handmade aesthetic with cutting-edge technology, blending the heritage and artistic qualities that characterize the ceramics brand.

bottega d’arte by iris ceramica morphs manual craftsmanship into red clay production - 1 — Bottega d’Arte by Iris Ceramica originates from the traditional red clay production process

all images courtesy of Iris Ceramica

a project dedicated to high-end red body claddings

The very name Bottega d’Arte literally means art workshop in English. The 2023 project by Iris Ceramica reveals all its significance and meaning, referring on the one hand to the Art and Crafts movement of William Morris, who fought to give the so-called ‘minor arts’ the same dignity as the so-called ‘fine arts,’ and on the other to an intimate relationship with production – as in a Renaissance workshop. Through this collection, the brand rediscovers the importance of craftsmanship and revives red clay production methods, making use of its industrial resources combined with manufacturing expertise to add the cachet of ‘handmade’ to these ceramics.

bottega d’arte by iris ceramica morphs manual craftsmanship into red clay production - 2 — clay manufacturing techniques combine craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology

bottega d’arte in natural, polished and reflective surfaces

The collection finds its creative expression on three broad color families: ‘Natural’ highlights the opacity of the colors and enhances the shades with a satin feel; ‘Shiny and reflective’ create a soft effect, which accentuates the intense chromatic variations; and ‘Polished’ brings out pearly iridescent reflections that illuminate the ceramics and make the colors more bright and vivid. The variety expands as Bottega d’Arte is also offered in five finishes: TerreLustrate, TerreLucide, TerreCotte, TerreCotte Oro and TerreLucide Oro.

Additionally, the collection is available in a single size (15×15) which maintains the dimensions that were so characteristic of the classic style of the past, bringing the traditions of ceramics to life with a contemporary creativity.

bottega d’arte by iris ceramica morphs manual craftsmanship into red clay production - 3 — Bottega d’Arte re-imagines the noble red body ceramics with a ‘handmade’ look

iris-ceramica-bottega-d'arte-designboom-fullwidth — the series finds its creative expression in five finishes: TerreLustrate, TerreLucide, TerreCotte, TerreCotte Oro and TerreLucide Oro

bottega d’arte by iris ceramica morphs manual craftsmanship into red clay production - 4 — the color palette embraces three broad color families: natural, shiny/reflective, and polished

bottega d’arte by iris ceramica morphs manual craftsmanship into red clay production - 5 — bottega d’Arte is available in a single size (15×15) which maintains the dimensions that were so characteristic of the classic style of the past

bottega d’arte by iris ceramica morphs manual craftsmanship into red clay production - 6 — the collection explores a rare tradition that originates from the hands and mind, an exercise in manual skills and imagination

bottega d’arte by iris ceramica morphs manual craftsmanship into red clay production - 7 — the very name Bottega d’Arte (literally ‘art workshop’) reveals all its significance and meaning

bottega d’arte by iris ceramica morphs manual craftsmanship into red clay production - 8 — Bottega d’Arte captures the attention of designers as a style and elegance trend setter

project info:

name: Bottega d’Arte

brand: Iris Ceramica| @irisceramicaofficial