Part of the series “Linea cotto e rilievo”, this vase is handcrafted on the potter's wheel. It's a tribute to the Sardinian folk costumes, with their lavish details. Its shape is reminiscent of a gold or bronze button (often realised in filigree), while black is the colour of the jackets worn by Sardinian people during their festivals. It's covered with a black matt enamel and decorated with a white enamel relief embroidery on the lower band.
A highly skilled ceramicist, Doriana Usai runs her workshop in Assemini, a centre for renowned pottery production in Sardinia. Her family has made his ...