ABOUT VIETRI A mother and her two daughters took a trip to Italy, and their enchantment with Italian dinnerware lead to the creation of VIETRI. An expert in design and craftsmanship, VIETRI complements the American lifestyle and celebrates all that is irresistibly Italian: a love of life, people, nature, and good living. We celebrate life with family and friends through the beauty of handcrafted Italian designs for the table, home, and garden. We believe in cherishing those moments that bring joy to our lives. Handcrafted, authentic, and made with love in Italy. VIETRI’s signature holiday collection is created from maestro artisan Alessandro Taddei’s childhood memories of stories his mother used to read to him about Babbo Natale, Italy’s Santa Claus. TRADITIONAL AND WHIMSICAL OLD SAINT NICK COLLECTION The Old St. Nick collector believes in the magic of Christmas at any age and values tradition, entertaining, and creating a cozy, welcoming and cheerful home for family and friends. Possesses a style that can be expressed as whimsically rustic. This collection provides us a glimpse into Old St. Nick's daily adventures leading up to preparations for each holiday season. We watch as he gathers wood for a fire, hikes through the woods, delivers his gifts, carries his Christmas tree, eats cookies, drinks wine, and even rests on a log against a chimney after a long, busy day. At his core, Old. St. Nick is an outdoorsman who appreciates and treasures nature and the environment. He only takes what he needs from the earth with respect and gratitude. He is friendly with the birds and squirrels and has a favorite cardinal who visits him frequently. THE ARTISTRY Alessandro Taddei is the maesto artisan behind this collection. With over 30 years of experience in ceramics and an education at the Montelupo School for Ceramics, Alessandro is a visionary in the ceramic world. He has painted in the same Tuscan factory since 1991 and has won national awards for his talents. THE CRAFT Vietri creates beautiful products that inspire you to celebrate with family and friends. Luxurious glazes, textures and hand-painted details elevate your home, whether having a quiet dinner or entertaining guests. Curate your collection with pieces you love most. Mix and match your favorites to create your style. Our products are made to last with durable clays and high quality glazes. Most of our collections are dishwasher safe, so they're convenient to use every day. HANDCRAFTED IN ITALY A region in central Italy, Tuscany is known for its landscapes, history, craftsmanship, and influence on culture. The birthplace of the Renaissance, Tuscany is often called the art palace of Italy, and many of the world's greatest works of art come from the region. Ceramics have a long legacy in the area and maintain their place of importance in the region today.