deruta

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Deruta is world-famous for its ceramic art. Since then Deruta's ceramics have become famous for their decorative patterns and shapes. These vases, plates and other objects are exhibited in some of the world's greatest museums as examples of remarkable pictorial quality. Today the production of artistic ceramics still constitutes the main activity of the town. With over 200 majolica workshops and stores as well as a State School for Ceramic Arts, Deruta faithfully continues its historic artistic traditions.

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