Colì ceramics from Cutrofiano boast a rich heritage. They originate from a centuries-old tradition, passed down through families with passion and love, now recognised for their invaluable worth.
In 2017, the town of Cutrofiano was included in the network of Ceramic Cities, joining thirty-seven other locations in Italy. Gaining membership involved a long and winding process, but it now allows Colì ceramics from Cutrofiano to proudly carry this prestigious recognition, becoming a leading reference for ceramic craftsmanship in Southern Italy.
LOCAL TERRACOTTA PRODUCTION
The Colì brothers from Cutrofiano are a true institution, even beyond the small town in Salento, just a few kilometres south of Lecce. The name of the town offers the earliest evidence of the local importance of figulary art, the craft of producing terracotta objects. The "cutrubbi," from which the name Cutrofiano derives, were terracotta vessels, with the Greek term "kutra" meaning “vessel.”
THE FIGULARY ART
The figulary tradition is still passed down from father to son, as has happened in the history of the Colì brothers from Cutrofiano. The techniques used are still those of the past, allowing for the preservation of the artisanal quality of origins.

The artistic ceramics crafted by the Colì brothers in Cutrofiano are not mass-produced; each piece is handmade, retaining the authentic craftsmanship of yesteryear. It is this deep attachment to tradition and their roots that enables the terracotta artisans of Cutrofiano to continue preserving a craft that supports many families in the town.
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