Ceramiche d’Arte – Ornella Danese

Square saucer with rolled edges, in glazed ceramic. Made of clay, covered in black glaze with two gold edges. It was part of a tableware set called "Sushi," of which it is the only surviving piece. It can be used as a tabletop on a desk, a coffee table, or to hold a candle. Avoid contact with acidic foods (lemon, vinegar) as gold glaze is toxic. Dimensions: 18 x 18 cm, weight 0.250 g.

This delightful "slipper" is simply a beautiful object. Its shape is lovely to hold and caress, and it's especially beautiful to look at when placed in a group. It can also be used as a candle holder, but...in my opinion, it's beautiful just like that. It's handmade from clay, fired, and then glazed with gold, silver, bronze, and black enamel. Its dimensions vary between 14 and 16 cm, and its height is 2-3 cm. Each weighs 0.250 g.

This large vase's decoration has always reminded me of a cactus, one of those large ones you see in Western movies. It's handcrafted using the coiling technique, using white chamotte clay; it was then glazed, leaving unglazed lines, over which gray/black acrylic paint was brushed. The final effect is reminiscent of a Raku firing, where fire and smoke blacken certain areas. The dimensions of this vase are 34 cm high x 44 cm diam., weight 2,200 kg. It goes very well with the Black & White plate.

Large centerpiece plate, handcrafted from a sheet of glass, partially covered with white enamel. The exposed parts were later painted with gray/black acrylic, as was the back of the plate. The diameter is 38 cm, weighing 1.0 kg. It pairs beautifully with the Cactus vase.

A very unique object that will confidently find its place in your living room. It is entirely handmade from smooth white clay and glazed in white. Its beauty will draw attention to any piece of furniture. It's perfect for holding a vase with an orchid. It's also glazed on the inside, so even flowers like tulips will look great. Its diameter is 27 cm at the widest point, the mouth is 11 cm, and the top is approximately 16 cm. Weight: 2.3 kg.

African-style "bolli" vase, decorated with graffiti and white slip. Handmade from black chamotte clay, it is a unique and one-of-a-kind piece. It weighs approximately 3 kg and stands 14 cm tall, with a slightly raised base. It is not suitable for holding water as it is unglazed.

Low round bowl with a wide opening; graffito decoration and red glaze, handmade from black chamotte clay. Dimensions: mouth diameter 17 cm, height 7 cm. Weight: approximately 3 kg. The handcrafted craftsmanship makes this a unique and one-of-a-kind piece.

Cylindrical bamboo-shaped vase; handmade from stoneware, waterproofed on the inside (can hold water) and left unfinished on the outside, their shape resembles that of bamboo canes. Height 36 cm x diameter 5 cm - Weight approximately 1.5 kg. They are very decorative objects when placed in pairs or trios.

Large vase handcrafted using the slab technique in black chamotte clay; glazed inside with crystalline to hold water, left unfinished on the outside with stamped incisions, decorated with white engobe. High cm. 35 x diam. cm. 13 approx. weight kg. 3 Decorative when placed next to its smaller sibling, alone or combined with other stylish ceramics.

The vase was handcrafted using the coiling technique, using red and black mercolate clays. It was then glazed inside and around the rim, leaving streaks, with a unique blue/turquoise crystal glaze. It was fired in an electric kiln at 1200°C. 26 cm high, can hold water.

Small black terracotta vase with red enamel decorations. It cannot hold water. Height 15 cm x 8 cm, weight 0.500 kg.

Small vase with a wide mouth, made of black chamotte clay and decorated with red clay. The interior is glazed with crystalline and can be used as a saucer or filled with water. Height 13 cm x mouth diameter 16 cm.

Red clay vase, painted on the outside with black clay slip and graffito for contrast. The inside is transparent glaze only on the bottom. It can hold water, but with caution. Height approx. 17 x 21 cm. Both the shape and decoration recall ancient Mexican or South American ceramics.

The vase was handcrafted using the coiling technique, then I rolled some coiled rope over the surface to create a decorative texture. The entire surface was coated with a transparent brown glaze, revealing the workmanship underneath. It stands 25 cm tall and can hold water.

A small black clay vase with ethnic designs painted in white terra sigillata. It's 13 cm tall and unglazed, so it can't hold water. It's perfect for holding dried flowers, or even on its own, alongside some African sculptures.

Vase handmade using the slab technique, in red clay (terracotta), partially scratched to form vertical lines, glazed black inside and partly on the outside in a contrasting pattern. Height 20 cm x 16 cm. Can hold water. Second firing in an electric kiln at 1000°.

Low round bowl with a wide opening; graffito decoration and white engobe, handmade from black chamotte clay. Dimensions: mouth diameter 17 cm, height 7 cm. Weight approximately 3 kg. The entirely handcrafted workmanship makes this a unique piece, impossible to duplicate.

Cylindrical bamboo-shaped vase; handmade from stoneware, waterproofed on the inside (can hold water) and left unfinished on the outside, their shape resembles that of bamboo canes. Height 30 cm x diameter 5 cm - Weight approximately 1.5 kg. They are very decorative objects when placed in pairs or trios.

Large, free-form vase, handcrafted from red clay, glazed with crystalline on the inside (can hold water) and left unfinished on the outside, with a bubble decoration and contrasting white slip. Height 30 cm x diameter approx. 15 cm. Weight 4 kg. Unique, handcrafted piece, beautiful when paired with the larger version.

Hand-painted tapestry on raw silk; fantasy design in various shades of turquoise, brown, and lilac, with a square frame measuring 52 x 52 cm, weight 0.200 The tapestry was painted manually using gutta, placing the fabric on a frame and first drawing freehand, then isolating the various parts with gutta, and finally painting with a brush. The result is a beautiful piece that can be hung in your home.

Hand-painted silk tapestry depicting an Algerian landscape, inspired by the paintings of Paul Klee. The silk fabric is stretched on a special loom and drawn by hand. The design is then refined with gutta to isolate the various parts, and finally decorated with silk dyes. A painstaking process that requires considerable time to complete. This framed panel measures 80 x 60 cm and weighs just 0.200 grams.

Freehand-painted silk tapestry with a wooden frame. The silk fabric is first placed on a special frame, then hand-drawn and traced with gutta. Once dry, it is colored with liquid silk dyes. A final wash sets the colors. Dimensions: silk only: 48 x 86 cm, weight 0.200 gr.

Hand-painted silk tapestry using the gutta technique, depicting stylized leaves reminiscent of the Liberty or Art Nouveau style. The silk is first stretched on a frame, and after going over the design with gutta to isolate the various sections, it is painted with a brush using special colors. Hand washing then sets the colors, making them indelible. This piece is sold with a frame measuring 59 x 79 cm, but it can also be purchased without a frame.

Hand-painted silk tapestry with geometric motifs using the gutta technique. It comes with a 59 x 79 cm frame made of rough wood and painted to match. The canvas is also available. The design is first painted onto the silk, held taut with a special frame. The individual triangles are then isolated with gutta, and finally painted with a brush. Hand washing then sets the colors, making them indelible. A long and painstaking process makes each piece unique and unrepeatable.

The tapestry is painted on silk, initially drawn in pencil and then traced with gutta to isolate the various pieces; it is then painted with a brush using the appropriate colors. It is framed and measures 59 x 77 cm. Its entirely hand-crafted production makes it a unique and unrepeatable piece, and even small defects are part of its uniqueness.

A small porcelain bowl; its distinctive shape reminded me of a clam, hence the name. I used a special glaze for porcelain, which is fired at 1350°C, and placed colored glass on the bottom, which melted with the heat, blending into the rest. A beautiful, unique, and one-of-a-kind object. Dimensions: 13 x 3 cm, net weight: 130 g.

A raku cup inspired by the famous Japanese tea ceremony. This one can't actually be used for drinking tea, as the glazes used are toxic. But its beauty is its strong point. Very small, just 10 cm wide and 6 cm high, and weighing 200 g, it can look beautiful on a coffee table or on a shelf, wherever you choose to place it.

This raku vase has a distinctive shape; it's inspired by the profile of a mountain, with its highest peak on one side and a snow-like decoration on the top. It's made of smooth white clay, but fired raku-style. Its dimensions are: height 14 cm x width at the base 12 cm, and it weighs just 350 g.

A small stoneware glass, glazed and painted with celadon enamel; just 8 cm tall and weighing 150 g. It can also be used for drinking, as the type of enamel used is non-toxic, but it's still a beautiful object to keep on display.

A small bowl in white chamotte clay made using the raku technique. This bowl uses the so-called "naked raku" glaze due to its unique texture: it's opaque, not shiny, with a pinkish hue that forms a web of small cracks, which darken with the smoking process. The contrast is beautiful and the outcome is unpredictable. The result is a unique and one-of-a-kind piece. This bowl measures 14 cm wide x 5 cm high from the base, and weighs 200 g net.

Large centerpiece plate, made of smooth white clay and white glaze. By playing with the glaze and leaving empty spaces, I achieved this effect, where the unglazed areas were brushed with acrylic. The plate has a diameter of 38 cm and weighs 1.0 kg. It pairs very well with the Cactus vase.