Features Limited quantities available Cup with matching saucer Modeled after espresso cups from Italian train station cafes Hand made from Tuscan Clay Custom glazed & hand painted Clay Our inaugural set of ceramics is made from a local Tuscan clay known for its unique elasticity and malleability. These characteristics allow the artisans to create dense, compact shapes. Ceramica Artistica Solimene of Vietri Ceramica Artistica Solimene is a third-generation family of artisans from Vietri, Italy, a town and commune in the province of Salerno that is known for its distinctive hand-painted ceramics. The artisans at Solimene continue to preserve and elevate the rich ceramic traditions of the region, which date back to the 15th century.