About Us
Pietra Handmade was born from a conversation between the Hudson Valley and Puglia, and from a shared desire to create something that matters.
Founders Gabrielle and Gianluca are partners in life and in vision. Gianluca grew up in Puglia, where ceramics are woven into everyday life — long tables filled with food grown close to home, plates worn smooth by generations, and artisans whose mastery has shaped the region for centuries. In Puglia, craft is not precious; it is lived.
For Gabrielle, Puglia felt instantly familiar — a way of life that mirrored what she loved about the Hudson Valley. With a career built on fashion, design, and public service, she arrived with an eye for what was distinctive and an instinct for what the world hadn’t seen enough of. What she found wasn’t a forgotten craft waiting to be rescued — it was something thriving, alive, and underrepresented beyond the region. The colors of the Ionian Sea, the white limestone, the ancient olive groves. Forms that had endured for centuries not only because they were beautiful, but because they were used — vessels shaped by daily life, as utilitarian as they are timeless. She knew they deserved to be shared more widely.
Together they founded Pietra Handmade — with a commitment to sustainability, to the artisans behind every piece, and to the simple pleasure of gathering around a beautiful table.
Brand Values
At Pietra Handmade, our values define who we are and guide every piece we create. They connect our roots in Italian craftsmanship with a modern vision of living boldly, beautifully, and sustainably.
Heritage with Heart
We honor centuries-old Southern Italian ceramics traditions, blending timeless techniques with a modern sensibility. Every piece tells a story of artistry passed down through generations.
Bold Self-Expression
Our rich colors and sculptural forms are designed for those who live with intention and creativity. Pietra Handmade is as much about your style as it is about ours.
Sustainable Craftsmanship
We embrace slow production, small batches, and conscious materials, creating pieces that last for years to come. We believe in the transformative power of craftsmanship to sustain communities, preserve heritage, and generate meaningful work across generations and borders.
Beauty in Imperfection
Every Pietra Handmade piece carries the subtle marks of the artist’s hand—variations in color, form, and texture that make it truly one-of-a-kind. We believe these nuances are not flaws but the essence of authenticity.
The Art of Gathering
At the heart of Pietra Handmade is the Italian tradition of bringing people together. Our pieces are designed to create moments of connection—around the table, in conversation, and through the shared joy of beautiful objects.
Contact us
We’d love to hear from you! We work with retail partners on a wholesale basis and create custom dinnerware sets for private clients. If you’re interested in partnering with Pietra Handmade, please email us and we will be touch shortly!