Viana I Hand-painted Ceramic Oil Cruet

$12300
SKU: CECO-131
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This Portuguese ceramic oil cruet is a truly exceptional piece. Made in a small workshop in northern Portugal, it is entirely shaped and hand-painted using traditional techniques passed down through generations. The delicately drawn and coloured floral motifs echo the historic decorative traditions of the Viana region, where every detail requires time, precision and genuine craftsmanship.

Pieces like this are becoming increasingly rare: they demand considerable time, skilled hands and a level of expertise that only a few artisans still preserve. As expressions of a heritage at risk of disappearing, they deserve to be rediscovered and brought back into our homes, keeping the elegance and authenticity of Portuguese craftsmanship alive.

Why I love it

  • A rare piece preserving a disappearing traditional craft.
  • Floral decoration inspired by the traditions of northern Portugal.
  • A functional and truly distinctive everyday object.

 

Details

  • Capacity: approximately 250ml
  • Diameter: 6cm (2.4'')
  • Height: 21cm (8.3'')
  • Material: Ceramic
  • Decoration: 100% hand-painted
  • Weight: 400g

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Created exclusively for Luisa Paixão, this collection comes from a workshop in northern Portugal where every piece is shaped by hand and decorated with traditional floral motifs inherited from Viana, a region where ceramic craftsmanship has been passed down through generations.

These unique objects require long, meticulous work, combining patience, precision and experience. Their vivid colours and delicate details reflect a highly specialised skill that is gradually disappearing as fewer artisans continue the tradition.

This collection celebrates these rare creations, both useful and decorative, each one carrying a story and bringing authentic Portuguese character into the home. More than simple household objects, they are genuine fragments of Portuguese heritage, kept alive through everyday use.