Hand-Painted Deruta Nativity Long Tray

DESCRIPTION

Celebrate the true spirit of Christmas with this exquisite Hand-Painted Deruta Nativity Long Tray, created by the master artisans of CF Deruta in Deruta, Italy. Each piece is entirely handmade and hand-painted, reflecting the artistry, devotion, and centuries-old ceramic traditions that make Deruta world-renowned.

This elegant tray features a refined deep-red silhouette of the Holy Family, complete with Joseph, Mary, the Christ Child, shepherds, animals, and the guiding Star. The delicate linework and minimalist Italian styling make it a timeless piece—sacred, serene, and beautifully understated.

Its long rectangular shape is perfect for holiday entertaining: serve biscotti, chocolates, antipasti, or display it as a meaningful Christmas accent on your table, mantel, or entryway. This tray captures the warmth of a classic Italian Natale and becomes a cherished piece you will bring out year after year.

Artisan Details

• Handmade and hand-painted in Deruta, Italy

• Crafted by the prestigious workshop CF Deruta

• Deep red Nativity scene with classic Italian artistry

• Glossy white ceramic with clean, refined edges

• Durable and food safe—perfect for both serving and décor

Perfect For

• Displaying the Nativity during the Christmas season

• Serving biscotti, panettone slices, chocolates, or small bites

• Holiday entertaining and festive gatherings

• A meaningful Christmas gift from Italy

• Creating a sacred, elegant holiday vignette

Why It’s Special

This tray brings together faith, beauty, and Italian craftsmanship. A true keepsake for those who appreciate artisanal ceramics and the tradition of Christmas.

Questions buyers ask

Is this a good Christmas gift?
Yes. A hand-painted Nativity long tray from CF Deruta in Deruta is a meaningful Christmas piece that families bring out every December and pass down. Order by December 15, 2026 for ground shipping in time for Christmas, or add Florentine gift wrap at checkout and we’ll send it ready to give.

ARTISAN STORY

Ceramiche Favaroni Carlo is located in the old town in Deruta. Artisans for decades, this family owned business creates unique hand painted italian ceramics.

Since the 1940s, Mr. Salvatore Favaroni has painted in various Deruta factories, creating inspired works following local traditions. In the 1970’s, Mr. Favaroni opened his own laboratory called “Ceramiche Favaroni Deruta” with decorations of flowers, landscape & Castelli characterizing the production.

Salvatore’s decorations were developed without the use of the dusting (spolvero) technique, so each piece is similar but never identical. The first dining table painted in Deruta, on volcanic stone brought directly from a famous company in Caltagirone, was painted by Salvatore, who painted it inspired by the “DecoroStoffa”, starting what would later be one of the most famous businesses from Deruta. Salvatore’s son Carlo, now runs the family business, called “CF DERUTA”. Today the production of classic decorations, bringstraditional designs back to the contemporary in colors & shapes.