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Amalfi Coast, Costiera Amalfitana, Ravello · July 16, 2009

Ceramic Shopping in Ravello

 

Ciao Amalfi Coast Blog Ceramic Mug

 

The temperatures have gotten hot hot hot here on the Amalfi Coast, and everywhere you go you hear, “Fa caldo!” (It’s hot!) Despite the temperatures, I had some shopping to do, and headed to Ravello on Tuesday for market day.  I found some lovely linen shorts that will be great for these hot days, but I couldn’t stay long under the breezeless and cramped booths. On my way through town I ducked into one of my favorite ceramic shops Pascal Ceramiche d’Arte to get out of the sun and enjoy a bit of beauty. I saw this incredible mug that just had to come home with me. How could I resist starting my day in such a beautiful way?

 

Ciao Amalfi Coast Blog Ceramic Mug bottom

 

The Amalfi Coast is renowned for its ceramic traditions, especially Vietri sul Mare, and you can find ceramic shops in every town and along the twists and turns in the Amalfi Coast Road. Ravello has a reputation for fine ceramics, and its winding streets and piazza have many excellent shops. Pascal Ceramiche d’Arte is one of my favorites because it has an amazing selection of stunning table wares, tiles, fountains, tabletops and artistic pieces. Sometimes I just stand and stare!

 

Pascal Ceramiche RavelloPhoto source: Pascal Ceramiche d’Arte 

 

This store is so beautiful it is like a museum, and I think I could spend hours in here admiring the beautiful work. Next time you are in Ravello, stop by Ceramiche d’Arte and say “ciao!” to Pasquale Sorrentino, the shop’s friendly and knowledgeable owner.

 

Pascal Ceramiche Ravello  Detail Photo source: Pascal Ceramiche d’Arte 

 

 

Details

PASCAL Ceramiche d’Arte Via della Repubblica 41- Ravello Ravello (SA) – Italy 84010
Tel. +39 089 858576 – +39 089 857303   -  Fax +39 089 8586070

Posted In: Amalfi Coast, Costiera Amalfitana, Ravello

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Comments

  1. Welshcakes Limoncello says

    July 16, 2009 at 14:12

    What a beautiful shop. I love ceramics.

    Reply
    • Kris Brunette says

      June 12, 2015 at 04:05

      Hi!

      We are going to Ravello with a tour next week and I believe we are getting to Ravello around 4:30 PM. Will the shops stay open to service our group of 24???

      Thanks for the info!

      Kris Brunette

      Reply
      • Laura Thayer says

        July 21, 2015 at 22:40

        Hi Kris, I hope you had a wonderful visit to Ravello! Yes, to answer the question, the shops in Ravello are open all day during the summer season.

        Reply
  2. The Food Hunter says

    July 16, 2009 at 19:20

    Thank you for this. I will be sure to visit the shop on my upcoming visit. And it seems that Tuesday is the day to go to Raello.

    Reply
  3. KC says

    July 16, 2009 at 19:32

    I love ceramics but I never buy any because I always find it impossible to choose!

    Reply
  4. Anne in Oxfordshire says

    July 16, 2009 at 20:16

    I love ceramics, but rarely buy any, as I paint my own, but sometimes I see something that I know I could not replicate.

    I started ceramics in 1993 and made so much that when I moved in 2000, I reduced my stuff and also my style at changed, and also when I moved here in 2005, I got rid of even more, did a car boot sale, gave some to my family…

    But it does look absolutely brilliant ..so just maybe 🙂

    Reply
  5. Ciao Chow Linda says

    July 16, 2009 at 20:26

    Oh that would be a dangerous place for me to enter. I have tons of Italian ceramics and am always searching out more.

    Reply
  6. Lost in Sicily says

    July 16, 2009 at 22:13

    so beautiful!

    Reply
  7. Chef Chuck says

    July 17, 2009 at 02:14

    Beautiful work on that ceramic mug, I think we have the same taste. I would have had to buy that one! My next visit I will stop by that shop. Thank You

    Reply
  8. Laura says

    July 17, 2009 at 14:30

    Ciao Welshcakes Limoncello! (I just love your name!) I am looking forward to seeing ceramics in Sicily one of these days.

    Ciao Food Hunter! You will enjoy it! Yes, Tuesday is a good day to go to Ravello if you want to catch market there as well. (Market is Wednesday in Amalfi and is much bigger.)

    Ciao KC! I feel the same way, and it took me a good long time to settle on which mug to bring home with me. They were all so beautiful!

    Ciao Anne! I didn't know you made ceramics. How fun! You would go crazy over some of the intricate designs on the ceramics in this shop. I just stare in wonder! I would love to be able to paint my own. Do you still do it often?

    Ciao Linda! I have noticed some of your beautiful pieces in the photos on your blog. You would love the style here on the Amalfi Coast!

    Ciao Lost in Sicily! Are there a lot of ceramics where you live in Sicily?

    Ciao Chuck! I should warn you then that we both have expensive tastes in ceramics! 🙂

    Reply
  9. Chef Chuck says

    July 17, 2009 at 16:04

    Thanks for the warning!

    Reply
  10. Laura says

    July 18, 2009 at 11:51

    Ciao Chuck! That's why I window shop… 🙂

    Reply
  11. Amanda says

    July 23, 2009 at 20:45

    I've been there too! and my mom almost bought a gorgeous vase. Such a beautiful shop,and nice people there too.

    Reply
  12. Laura says

    July 24, 2009 at 08:49

    Ciao Amanda! Fun that you have been in there, too! Yes, the people there are very nice and helpful. And the vases are very tempting! 🙂

    Reply
  13. Elizabeth innocenzi says

    October 10, 2012 at 21:32

    Your writings are inspirational. I want to stay in Amalfi and not leave. We will be there
    In a about five days and I cannot wait thank you for the pascal pottery tip

    Thank you. Elizabeth

    Reply
    • Laura says

      October 11, 2012 at 07:26

      Hi Elizabeth, Thanks for your kind comment! Enjoy your time on the Amalfi Coast … and happy ceramic shopping! 🙂

      Reply
  14. Rebecca says

    November 23, 2015 at 23:56

    Hello,
    My husband and I got Married in Ravello in 2012 and bought a few dishes as did my sister and we would both like to see about extending our sets but I am not certain how to go about that. Is there somewhere I could see what you are offering now to make sure the patterns are still there? and see what we might want?

    All the best,
    Rebecca

    Reply
    • Laura Thayer says

      January 9, 2016 at 15:59

      Hi Rebecca, Do you happen to remember what ceramic shop you went to? The best bet will be to call them. Nearly all the shops have people who speak English, so they should be able to help over the phone or via email. Good luck!

      Reply
  15. JUAL MUG POLOS says

    March 18, 2016 at 15:12

    Hi to every one, the contents existing at this website are actually remarkable for people
    experience, well, keep up the good work fellows.

    Reply

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