Castelli in video: the ceramic tradition, working artisans and market

Three distinct looks at Castelli: a ceramic-history film, interviews inside local workshops and coverage of the 2026 craft market.

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Castelli in video: the ceramic tradition, working artisans and market

Three distinct looks at Castelli: a ceramic-history film, interviews inside local workshops and coverage of the 2026 craft market.

This seven-minute film is an accessible introduction to Castelli and its maiolica, connecting the village with its clay landscape and ceramic skill. Its description presents a Benedictine origin story from roughly ten centuries ago. That tradition is interesting, but the Comune is more cautious: it says production cannot be assigned a precise beginning and points to dated fifteenth-century works. Use the film as an early cultural portrait, then compare its timeline with the municipal museum and history.

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Another view of Castelli

This 2021 report moves from finished ceramics into the workshop, with interviews about daily decoration and the handwork behind a plate. The accompanying article discusses the artist Pia and describes how the makers prepare clay and glaze and use the traditional colours. It gives a close view of craft as living work rather than only a historical style. Its interviews document the people filmed at that time; check current workshop availability separately.

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Another view of Castelli

This four-minute local-news report covers the opening of Castelli's 62nd ceramic craft market on 1 August 2026. It presents the event as a month-long programme of demonstrations, workshops, music and exhibitions, and connects that programme with local identity and visitors. The edition ended on 31 August, so this video is a record of the recent market, not a current invitation. It shows how the town continues to promote ceramics as contemporary culture and work.

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← Read the town article and explore Street View: Castelli