Personalized Ornament – Pia’s Lemon [6685]

DESCRIPTION

A 3″ personalized hand-painted Italian majolica Christmas ornament from Pia Formato workshop in Deruta, Umbria, in Lemon design — hand-painted Italian lemons in Pia’s uncommonly vibrant glazes, a little bit of the Italian summer on the Christmas tree.

This ornament is a special order: personalize it with a name, a date, or an occasion (a baby’s first Christmas, a wedding year, “Buon Natale 2026”), painted by Pia in Deruta. Each piece is hand-painted to order — delivery is in November. Suitable for the tree, a wreath, or year-round display.

The small imperfections such as the difference in color, shape, diameter, or small bubbles that form inside do not constitute a defect but testify that it is actually an artisanal product.

Specifications

Dimensions: 3″ round
Material: Hand-painted majolica (tin-glazed earthenware)
Made in: Deruta, Umbria, Italy
Artisan: Pia Formato (and studio)
Pattern: Lemon
Availability: Special order — personalized to your specifications
Lead time: Delivery in November
Care: Hand-wash gently with mild soap · Not microwave safe · Not oven safe · Display piece
Sold as: Individual ornament
Coordinates with: Other Pia Formato ornaments and Pia’s Deruta pieces

Questions buyers ask

What is the Lemon design?
Hand-painted Italian lemons — a beloved motif across Italian ceramics — rendered in Pia’s vibrant glazes. It reads as cheerfully Italian year-round, not only at Christmas.

How does personalization work?
Tell us the name, date, or message you’d like painted (for example, “Marco & Sofia 2026” or “Baby’s First Christmas 2026”). Pia paints it onto the ornament in Deruta and ships it to Biordi for delivery to you in November.

Is this a good Italian wedding gift?
Yes — a personalized dated ornament is one of the most thoughtful wedding gifts Biordi sells. Hand-painted Italian ceramics are heirloom-quality, one-of-a-kind, and made in Deruta, Italy. We ship nationwide and have been the San Francisco source for authentic Italian ceramics since 1946.

Is this a good housewarming or hostess gift?
Yes — personalized with the family’s name and the year, it’s a particularly meaningful housewarming. Gifts are the largest part of what Biordi sells, every piece is one-of-a-kind, and Florentine gift wrap is available at checkout.

Why buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers?
Biordi Art Imports has been San Francisco’s source for authentic Italian ceramics and gifts since 1946. Voted Best Overall Retailer in the San Francisco Bay Guardian Best of the Bay readers’ poll for five consecutive years. Designated a San Francisco Legacy Business (#LBR-2020-21-029), and the city declared May 1 “Biordi Art Imports Day” in 2021. Every piece comes from a named Italian artisan or heritage house we work with directly — FIMA, CF Deruta, Pia Formato, Eugenio Ricciarelli, Susanna DeSimone (from the famous Palermo ceramic family — her father painted with Picasso), Geribi, Bucci Ceramiche, Ortigia Sicilia, Italesse, and Salviati. So each piece is genuinely one-of-a-kind.

Can this be customized or personalized?
Yes — personalization is the defining feature of this ornament. Eugenio Ricciarelli, FIMA, Pia Formato, Geribi, and CF Deruta also accept special orders on other pieces — a name, date, or occasion painted on the piece, or a different size or shape in the workshop’s existing pattern. Lead time is typically 3–6 months. Contact Biordi Art Imports at (415) 392-8096 or [email protected].

ARTISAN STORY

Pia Formato — Deruta, Umbria. In the old town of Deruta, nestled on the hilltop, stands Pia Formato’s ceramic shop. Pia is a master glazer known for her grand technical grasp, innovative designs, and uncommonly vibrant colors. She began over twenty years ago with her interpretation of Eugenio Ricciarelli’s geometric patterns. What has now become known as “Pia’s Red” is a vibrant red that results from a great deal of professional glazing skill. Her larger pieces are produced one at a time — true Pia Formato originals, hand-painted in her Deruta studio.