THE vibrancy and colour of sunny Italy is expressed in one of the two
most recent additions to the centre's shops. Ware on Earth, which
imports ceramics from Sicily mostly, has attracted a lot of interest in
both Edinburgh and Glasgow since Robert Murray Brown started up five
years ago.
The Italian Centre was the obvious location when expansion seemed like
a good idea, and the freshness and vigour of Ware on Earth's ranges are
shown to advantage in this serene and stylish setting.
The pots are mainly functional, cups, saucers, plates, and bowls for
everyday use, but occasionally they are very extravagant. There is
something very cheerful about these hand-painted pieces (you can tell
they come from sunnier climes) and they are guaranteed to brighten up
mealtimes in our grey climate.
Painted cherries, colourful exotic birds, and brightly painted flowers
are all characteristic of this pottery and you can collect them
gradually as ranges are quite extensive. They make lovely presents, of
course.
Chacmool has moved into the centre in time for Christmas, and presents
of another sort can be found in their shop next to Chipie. On the ground
floor is a dazzling array of sterling silver jewellery, rings,
bracelets, and earrings from Italy, Mexico, and Thailand, as well as a
unique range made from abalone shell.
This is the only outlet in the UK where these lovely pieces can be
found and the same is true of the Florentine, decorative candles which
are also stocked by Chacmool and which also make unusual presents.
Downstairs you will find lovely Italian leather bags and those
intriguing and very much sought-after glass oil candles which burn for
hours and hours.
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