COPYRIGHT ACCENTS OF SALADO - SALADO, TEXAS In shades of deep gold, subtle rust, and rich ochre, our imported Italian pottery is an ideal choice for traditional color and form. Rustic imperfections, old world theme and antiqued finish give the appearance of ancient old world vessels. Each Italian pottery presentation is a unique handmade and handpainted decorating accessory. Etruscan Design Pottery for Tuscan Decorating

		Etruscan Origins and Influence The first instance in which pottery attached itself to a recognized school of art occurred in Italy where the creation of objects for everyday use became a vehicle of artistic expression. Italian art history begins with the Etruscans. Etruscan civilization was created in the now known Tuscany region of Italy. It isn't known where these peoples came from, but characteristics of their art suggest that the original Etruscans were from a region in Asia Minor. Historians place their origins in Asia Minor because they brought a high level of a Greek-like culture with them to northern Italy. The Etruscans were an agrarian people, but they also used military tactics to establish governance over the northern regions of the Italian peninsula. At the height of their power in 500 B.C., the Etruscans were a dominant force. Their civilization rose to prosperity and power, and then disappeared, leaving behind unanswered questions about their origin and their culture. For their Greek contemporaries and Roman successors, the Etruscans were clearly a distinct group that influenced ancient European development.

Rustic Imported Italian Pottery The Etruscans at first imported and copied decorative Greek pottery. They were particularly noted for pottery vessels with incised or relief decoration suggesting metalwork. Etruscans were experts with the potter's wheel and they used their expertise to create decorative ceramics for daily and religious purposes. Etruscan frescoes commonly depict banquets, festivals, and scenes of daily life. Subjects from religion often depict figures dancing or playing musical instruments. Human and animal figures are stylized, heavy, and often outlined in black. Animals frequently embellish the decoration and lend natural harmony to the finished work. Our rustic Etruscan collection of ancient inspired vessels is ideal for Mediterranean interiors.  See Purchase Details for Etruscan style pottery.

		Decorating with Imported Italian Pottery Famous for ceramic creations as beautiful as the Italian countryside, native potters carry on the work of generations of master artisans. The modern Italian potter revisits classic shape and form when producing today's Italian ceramics. Accents of Salado offers rose red, sage green and sunflower yellow pottery imported from Italy. Using vivid, as well as soothing Mediterranean colors, the variety found in Italian ceramics adds to its popularity worldwide.

		Italian Glazing Techniques Potters were working in Iran by about 5500 B.C., and earthenware was probably being produced even earlier on the Iranian high plateau. Today's highly glazed Italian ceramics trace their roots back to the Mesopotamia region of Iran and Iraq. Glazing techniques developed throughout the Islamic world were introduced into Spain with the Moorish invasion of Spain in 710 A.D. Morocco controlled Spain until the late 1400's. During the 700 year Moorish occupation, pottery painting and glazing techniques were advanced and by the early 1500's Spanish traders began spreading this technology to Italy and other western European countries. See  Purchase Details  for Italian ceramics.

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