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Ancient Calitrian ceramics
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In Calitri, artisans, as a social class, were highly esteemed and respected; they were often literate and frequently the only bulwark of resistance against the powerful. Among the artisans, the ceramists stood out for their reputation and professionalism.
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They were called “faenzari”, since they were originally from the city of Faenza. They all lived by in isolation on the same street, named “Faenzari Street”.
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Their families were kept busy in the manufacture and decoration of house wares.
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Since the ceramists’ pay wasn’t always sufficient, their wives often had to work in the fields to supplement the family income.
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Along with the ceramics trade, the art of embroidery was also well established. The latter craft was widespread, even though it lacked distinctive local features.
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The ceramics tradition
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Gallery
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Ceramic manufacturing
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Cutting, sewing, embroidery
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Master craftsmen and apprentices
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