Fima Deruta painted ceramic iron-shaped trinket box, Italy, 20th century

Fima is a family-run pottery born in 1960 in the city of Deruta in Umbria, a real hub for ceramic production in the region, known for its hand-painted majolica.
This odd little container in the shape of an iron is decorated with 'naive' flowers on a black background and white polka dots. Its previous owner glued a sticker with two saints on the side, providing added protection for your treasures.

12 cm long; 14 cm high

Fabric swatch: An embroidered ikat stripe in jewel like colours, Mossi is by Sanderson