One of the oldest working kilns in Europe, Fornace Curti has been producing its distinctive red terracotta since the mid-14th Century.
Using methods and traditions handed down the generations, the kiln’s distinctive product has defined the look and feel of old Milan since the Renaissance period. The iron-rich colours of Lombardy clay lend Milan’s terracotta a distinct appearance, quite different from the pink-hued terracotta produced in Tuscany.
Italian producer Ceramiche Keope introduced a new tile range at Cersaie 2025: CottoMilano, which aims to incorporate the unique aesthetic qualities of Fornace Curti’s terracotta into porcelain stoneware tiles. While acknowledging and integrating Milan’s Renaissance legacy, the new range uses modern technology to address current market demands.
The essential qualities of artisanal terracotta – tactile warmth, colour depth and, above all, its distinctive matte finish – have been transferred to Keope’s new range. CottoMilano is not, however, limited to the brick-red tones of Fornace Curti’s terracotta, but is available in a range of colours, from warm tones to more neutral shades. The luminous, muted beauty of the 14th Century’s terracotta is reinterpreted through an innovative porcelain product that fulfils contemporary performance standards.
At Digital Ceramics Custom Tiles, we work closely with designers and architects to create custom ceramic tiles for floors, walls, murals and many other applications. Using advanced digital tile printing technologies, we can produce tiles that are durable and that add real aesthetic value to a public or private design project. Contact us today if you are a designer working on such projects, and we can discuss how our products could become an integral feature of your creative vision.
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