We have brought together Deruta's most reknown artists and ceramics manufacturers in a modern cooperative network. Each works to presents to you the best of their collections, whether traditional or modern. Together, they introduce the most selective assortment of hand made artistic ceramics on the Italian market. Each piece is uniquely crafted by quoted artists and it is certified so.

Since 1282. Traditions have been passed from father to son for eight centuries. Our ceramists continue to work the way their fathers and forefathers worked. Deruta's ceramics masterworks, some centuries' old, are showpieces in the most famous museums around the globe and sell at high prices in top auction houses. In fact, some of its ware acquires value in a matter of decades and becomes an investment that, aside from the pleasure it gives you to own, increases in value with time. Products on this site are fully hand-made and guaranteed Deruta from birth to final cooking. If you visit Deruta, manufacturers in the network will be enthusiastic to show you their shops and manufacturing facilities anytime.

Art1st.net is Deruta's foremost and most trusted on-line operator. Rest assured that all goods are artistic products unique on the Italian ceramics market. Art1st launched the "enveloping art" concept and now develops lines that receive international acclaim. Art1st, with its presence in Deruta, assures quality, certification, verification and control of each piece that is manufactured and sold through the network.

Our prices are local. Costs are extremely competitive by national and international standards and with regards to the quality of the products. We do not use intermediaries and we do not inflate the price of the product to hide taxes and transport costs. The ceramists you buy from will follow you right through, from initial acquisition to final delivery, assisted by Art1st's delegates where necessary. Each piece will be posted from Italy all costs included (Except your own local import tax where applicable - see "Your Order" "Policy, Tax, Transport, Refunds" bottom right of this page-). We work in Deruta and if you visit we will be happy to accompany you to the various shops and facilities.