Artisan Rolled Rims

Our Artisan Rolled Rims are made completely freehand, without the assistance of molds, by a workshop in Impruneta that dates back to the 1600’s. The large pots are built using the “coil method.” That is, the potter rolls out a coil of clay and, walking around in a circle, carefully and skillfully builds up the walls of the pot. He can add only four to six inches a day. Each day, after the previous day’s work has dried a bit, he adds another layer. Finally, the rim at the top is formed by hand in a way that is impossible to replicate by any other method: you can feel the difference when your fingers fit snugly underneath the curve. This whole process is highly time consuming and requires an extraordinary amount of skill that only a very few artisans possess. The result is a distinctivelyhandmade-looking planter that is truly a piece of sculpture. Each 28”, 32” and 36” Artisan Rolled Rim is signed and dated. For our Molded Rolled Rim Collection please see page 11.

Rolled Rim Vases 20” and smaller have one band. Those 24” and greater have two bands.

Each 28”, 32”and 36” Artisan Rolled Rim is signed and dated.