About Us
Bettini Family | Handmade Terracotta and Ceramics from Deruta
For over three centuries we have preserved and passed down the art of Terracotta and Ceramics, creating vases and Artistic Majolica entirely hand‑painted. The earliest historical records of our activity date back to the 1800s, a sign of a deeply rooted and authentic tradition.
Since 2001, alongside our artisan production, we have introduced online sales, offering our customers the possibility to purchase comfortably from home, with the same guarantee of quality and reliability that has always distinguished us.
Our craft is a family heritage: each generation has embraced the legacy of the previous one, carrying forward an ancient knowledge with passion and dedication, transforming it into unique creations that combine tradition, functionality, and timeless beauty.
Craftsmanship, Experience, and Quality
Our centuries‑old experience allows us to offer a wide range of products for gardens, terraces, and interiors. The selection of the finest clays, combined with meticulous handcrafting, gives our vases a warm and noble tone, perfect for any setting.
The light color of our terracotta recalls the Umbrian‑Tuscan tradition: the ancient oil jars, the laundry vessels, and the storage pots that once populated courtyards and farmhouses. The natural shades of the clay allow our vases to mature over time, acquiring unique tones that make each piece truly one of a kind.
The proper drying time ensures the perfect balance between hardness and porosity, guaranteeing resistance to weather conditions and optimal breathability for plants. Firing, now supported by modern and precise kilns, remains faithful to the experience of the old masters.
Our Production Today
Today our production includes both traditional terracotta and hand‑painted artistic ceramics, created according to the historic Deruta school. Each piece is born from expert hands and natural materials, keeping alive a craft that has its roots in Etruscan history.
Seeing our pieces enter the homes and gardens of our customers is a source of pride. Every time we find a vase made by one of our ancestors in a villa, a castle, or a historic avenue, we feel the same emotion as always.
Why Choose Us
- Artisanal production of terracotta and ceramics entirely made in Deruta
- Selected materials and handcrafting according to the Umbrian‑Tuscan tradition
- Durable, breathable terracotta suitable for any climate
- Artistic ceramics hand‑painted with Deruta techniques passed down through generations
- Guaranteed quality: every piece is unique and individually inspected
- Guided tours of our workshop to discover the production process
- Insured shipments and professional shock‑proof packaging
- 14‑day money‑back guarantee
- Dedicated and knowledgeable customer support
Our Mission: Bringing Tradition into Your Home
Our work is a continuous dialogue between past and present. In a craft whose origins are lost in the mists of time, little—or nothing—is invented. Yet we can improve, learn from the teachings of our ancestors, and respond with care to the needs of our customers, even the most demanding.
Whether it is a large citrus vase or a simple pot holder, every object is designed to accompany everyday life and bring a fragment of our history into your home.
A Story That Continues
Our workshop is still here, where it all began. We continue to work the clay with the same passion as always, aware that every piece carries with it an ancient heritage and a unique identity. We are the Bettini family.
We are Terracotta and Ceramics of Deruta. And we are proud to share our art with you.
Testimonial
“There are no secrets in creating terracotta objects, only the essential nature of its elements: EARTH – WATER – AIR – FIRE. Essential are tradition, storytelling, memory, family. One cannot retrace the long journey from ancient Tuscia or any other place where the Etruscans shaped the earth. A journey rich in knowledge and the desire to continue being useful through an art that renews itself in the Tiber Valley in Deruta, where the Bettini family, with their creaking carts, settled, set up their workshop, and organized their daily life. Here they remain to this day.”
“The tools used to create ceramics have changed over the years, but the art and its essential elements have remained unchanged. The past, tied to the memories of the eldest, is shared sparingly, in contrast with the hard work and physical dedication required to create these magnificent objects, which reveal their full beauty once placed in our homes—whether they hold splendid citrus trees or modest geraniums.”
“Little—or nothing—is invented