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The
ceramics tradition |
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In the 18th century, the present-day Vico Tornillo (Tornillo
lane) was known as Vico dei Tornilli (the lane of the tornilli,
talented artisans who used the potter’s wheel to shape
their clay). |
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documented existence in the past of kilns (no longer operational
now) is proof that Calitri at one time had a thriving ceramics
industry. |
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vibrant ceramics industry described above, which had a considerable
impact on the local economy in the 19th century, suffered
a major downturn at the beginning of the 20th century, due
to progress elsewhere in newer production techniques. |
| Antonio
Lampariello was the last potter to continue the production
of earthenware according to traditional methods. |
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recent years, new workshops have come into existence; their
aim is the restoration of the local ceramics tradition. |
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Ceramics Museum, located in the Castle district, contains
a collection of the most significant examples of Calitrian
ceramics, from antiquity to the present day; works of the
contemporary artisans are also on display along with those
of the past. |
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An
artisan, his workshop, and his manufactures |
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