Expresso cups
from NotAMall
Our expresso cups
are great for birthdays or any special occasion! You don't
need to be a caffeine addict to appreciate the craftsmanship
and beauty of these expresso
cups!
These hand crafted ceramic expresso
cups are made by the Baldelli Studio in Città
di Castello, Perugia, Italy. The Baldelli family has been
in the ceramics business for four generations. They personally
work on all phases of production, preserving a continuity
of historic and contemporary ceramic technique. Creative
and technical innovation continues today at the Baldelli
Studio.
NotAMall is very proud to offer you these gorgeous expresso
cups.
Dante Baldelli was the first in the family
to work in ceramics, starting in the 1920's. He later became
the director of the Ceramica Rometti di Umbertide. His works
are displayed in museums throughout Italy as well as abroad.
In the 1940's, he moved his workshop to Citta di Castello,
where he started the Baldelli Ceramic Company. Soon after
that his oldest son, Massimo took over the business as the
company gained notoriety.
During the 1980's, Massimo Baldelli's daughter Simona and
her husband Lorenzo Colacicchi joined the family business
and soon created more innovative techniques. This work led
to partnerships with well-known companies such as Mikasa,
Crate & Barrel, and Macy's.
The Baldelli Studio moved to the country in the rolling
hills outside Citta di Castello in the early 1990's where
they operate to this day. With an eye to a smaller but more
discriminating market, the studio now concentrates on craftsmanship
with a focus towards unique design and glazing techniques
such as the Intonaco glaze on these expresso
cups.
During the last 5 years, a new generation has joined the
business. Luca Colacicchi, the great grandson of the original
founder has become a major contributor and as history repeats
itself, the Baldelli Studio continues to excel in its craft.
All handmade objects contain slight variation ... this is
their special charm!
All Baldelli ceramic glazes are lead free.
For a complete ready-to-use gift set, consider our complete
espresso cup set.
Set includes 4 cups, 4 saucers, one sugar bowl with lid,
one 3 cup Bialetti Moka Express, and one 250 gram brick
of Lavazza Crema e Gusto coffee.
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