This page provides a wealth of information regarding the general historical background of our products, their place in Spanish culture, the products themselves, the fascinating studios where they are made and the enormously talented artisans who create them.
Ceramics
Spanish Ceramics: A Short History
Spain has long had a vibrant and rich ceramic tradition, dating back to the pottery of the Neolithic peoples of the Iberian Peninsula, which in many ways matches the similar traditions of other European countries such as France, Italy and Great Britain...
Our 'Reproduction' Studio: Spanish Ceramic Art at its Peak
(Califal and Nasari Lustreware collections)
Our journeys in Spain, whether purely for pleasure and discovery or while on the trail in search of modern practitioners of traditional crafts, have always been blessed with happy, serendipitous events...
Our Ceramic Studio in Lebrija: Mediaeval Spanish Pottery Brought to Life
(Herbal, Arabé and Mediaeval collections)
We first discovered the distinctive shapes and beautiful designs of Julia's cerámica while exploring the broad flatlands of the Guadalquivir River delta south of Sevilla...
Triana; A Neighbourhood of Potters - Hand Painted Ceramic Tiles from Sevilla
(Hand Painted Ceramic Tile Collection)
Triana, across the river from Sevilla, is historically one of the most famous areas for pottery and ceramic production in all of Spain. The ceramic makers in Triana flourished ...
Our 'Traditional' Ceramic Studio: Hand Made, Hand Painted Pottery from Granada
(Fez, Andalucia, Sgraffito, Moroccan Metallic, Fretwork and Granada collections)
From Granada, the last stronghold of Moorish civilization in Spain, we are proud to introduce you to the beautiful traditional ceramics that have been created in Manuel's studio over the past 35 years...
Taracea / Marquetry
Taracea: A Short History of Spanish Inlaid Wood and Marquetry
Taracea (pronounced 'tah-rah-say-ah' or 'tah-rah-thay-ah') is the Spanish term for marquetry or 'inlay' work and the term we ourselves normally use in referring to these intricate examples of the craftsman's art. 'Taracea' derives from the Latin word intarsia, which means inlay...
Our Taracea Studio: Master Craftsmen of Spanish Inlaid Wood and Marquetry
We originally 'met' Oscar through his craftsmanship, as we traveled through Andalucia and especially in the Province of Granada. One of our first 'loves' in Spain was the intricate marquetry or taracea production...
Taracea: Craft Process - How Spanish Inlaid Wood and Marquetry is Made
Taracea makes use of many beautiful and expensive woods, feasible because many sheets of veneer may be derived from a piece of wood that would serve for only a single structural board...
Religious Art and Icons
Our Studio of Religious Articles: Spanish Icons, Art and Eggs
We are proud to be the Exclusive North American Representatives for the magnificent Religious Icons created by Angel and his studio Credan. We had been wandering off the beaten path in the Province of Toledo...
The Craft of Damascene: Spanish Gold Ornamentation
The craft of damascene arrived in Toledo at the time of the greatest splendour of Al-Andalus. Egyptians, Greeks and Romans used this technique for the ornamentation of weapons and as decorative elements in their art work...
Jarapas / Hand Woven Rugs
Our Jarapa Studio: Handwoven Spanish Rugs from the Sierra Nevadas
'Jarapas' are hand woven traditional Spanish rugs that have been created by artisans throughout Eastern Andalucia, especially in the Alpujarra region of the Sierra Nevada mountains of Granada, for centuries...
Knives / Miniature Statues
Our Albacete Collection: Navajas, Pocket Knives and Statues
From the 15th to the 17th Centuries, the Castilla La Mancha region in Spain has been famous for its vigorous tradition of an exceptional steel blade- making industry. Toledo and Albacete are the two regions...
Flamenco
Flamenco refers to the traditional songs and dances of the Gitanos (Gypsies) of Andalucía in southern Spain. In reality this term refers to an entire sub-culture in Andalucía...
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Beautiful ceramic container to display in your home. Makes a unique gift.
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Interested in traveling to this fascinating country?
We have been there many, many times and often on our arrival home, friends, family and customers have asked all the usual questions including where did you go?, what did you see?, did you have fun?, what was the weather like?, and how much did it cost? These and a host of other questions we have attempted to answer in our travel pages. But one last question has inspired our 'tour' pages and that is - would you plan a trip for us if we gave you the details? The suggested tours in this section have been developed in response to these requests. Have fun! We had a lot of fun creating them (we are working on more). To see these tours, please click here. Can't wait until then? Ask for information customized to your travel dates. Wine tours, art tours, or just some