Cruz
The Cruz family lives and works in the town of Puente de Arzobispo, along the Tajo river in the Spanish province of Toledo. The clay used for making their ceramics is retrieved from the local land, located along the Tajo river. It is cleaned and prepared on the Cruz facility. Each piece is carefully hand shaped on a potter´s wheel by Emilio Cruz and then hand painted by one of the family artisans. The Cruz family is recognized for incorporating traditional “Castilla la Mancha” ceramic patterns with their own one-of-a-kind designs and colors.
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10 inch Mosaic Flower Pot
$108.00Each piece in the Mosaic Pattern is completely unique in color and pattern. It is made up of a patchwork of shapes and flowers on a warm pinkish beige background. Holes on bottom allow for proper drainage. Use them indoors or outside on a patio or terrace – Their colors pop when planted with flowers!
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10 inch Mosaic Rectangular Plate
$58.00This rectangular tray is ideally sized for serving snacks, tapas and smaller portions. It can also be used as an individual salad plate for a creative table setting. Hand painted by the Cruz family artists in Toledo, Spain.
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10 inch Mosaic Serving Bowl
$56.00This 10 inch Mosaic Pattern bowl is hand painted with colorful geometrics onto a creamy earth toned clay background. Each bowl is unique and no two will be the same. This is a great size for serving chips, salad and pasta. Completely handmade by the Cruz family artists.
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11 inch Mosaic Cut Edge Plate
$68.00This unusual 11 inch ceramic plate has a scalloped edge and shapes cut out of the rim. It is equally exquisite when hung on the wall or used for serving on a table. Every piece in the Mosaic Pattern is individually hand painted in Spain, so no two pieces will be the same and will vary in shape and color.
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11 inch Mosaic Flower Pot
$124.00This exquisite handmade garden planter is one of a kind and no two planter pots will be the same, though they will all have the same colorful geometric shapes and flowers painted onto a natural clay toned background. They are hand shaped on a potters wheel and then hand painted with a paintbrush by the Cruz family artists.
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12 inch Colored Dot Flower Vase
$132.00The scalloped edge of this vase makes it equally beautiful displayed empty or filled with flowers. Each vase is completely hand shaped on a potter´s wheel and hand painted so no two vases will be exactly the same.
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12 inch Mosaic Dinner Plate
$66.00Every piece in the Mosaic Collection will vary significantly since each piece is individually hand painted with a paintbrush and the colors and pattern vary depending on each artists inspiration. This pattern is both informal and elegant and makes a spectacular table setting. Holes on the back rim allow for hanging and each piece is signed by the Cruz family artisans in Toledo, Spain.
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12 inch Mosaic Flower Vase
$132.00This elegant flower vase is painted is hand painted by the Cruz family artists in a quilt of colors on a warm pink toned background. Each vase comes in its own individual colors and no two are identical.
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12 inch Mosaic Rectangular Plate
$69.00This intricately detailed rectangular plate has been exquisitely hand painted in colorful geometrics and flowers on a natural clay toned back ground. It is very flat in the center making it ideal for serving cheese and crackers, appetizers or desserts.
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13 inch Colored Dot Serving Plate
$76.00Every piece in the Colored Dot Pattern is individually hand painted so no two pieces will be the same. This is what makes it fun and creative. Holes on the back rim allow for hanging, and each piece is signed by the Cruz family artists in Spain.
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13 inch Mosaic Serving Plate
$76.00The Mosaic Pattern is hand painted by the Cruz family artists and will vary in color and pattern depending on the artists inspiration. Holes on the back rim allow for hanging and each piece is signed by the artist.
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16 inch Mosaic Grande Serving Platter
$280.00This intricately patterned ceramic platter is great size for serving larger quantities of food and equally as beautiful displayed on a wall as a work of art. Each piece in the mosaic pattern is individually hand painted, one of a kind, and no two pieces will be alike.
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4 inch Mosaic Flower Pot
$26.00The mosaic pattern is comprised of a warm pinkish background that is intricately decorated a variety of colors, shapes and flowers. Each piece in this pattern is unique and reflects the artists own style. This planter has been hand shaped on a potters wheel and then hand painted with a paintbrush by the Cruz family artists in Toledo, Spain.
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4 piece Mosaic Pattern Dinnerware Set
$146.00Your Spanish table will be spectacular with this ceramic dinnerware from the Cruz artists in Toledo, Spain. One set includes a dinner Plate, a salad Plate, a soup/cereal bowl and a mug. Every piece in this collection has its own color and pattern making this unique and truly gorgeous tableware.
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6 inch Mosaic Flower Pot
$38.00The Mosaic Pattern is especially unique and creative. Each piece will have its own color and pattern variation depending on the artists inspiration. Handmade in Toledo, Spain by the Cruz family artists.
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7 inch Mosaic Bowl
$28.00This 7 inch Mosaic Pattern ceramic bowl is the ideal size for individual soup, pasta and salads or for dips and salsas. Each bowl is handcrafted and signed by Cruz artisans in Spain.
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7 inch Mosaic Tapas Plate
$28.00Every piece in the Mosaic Pattern will vary significantly since each piece is individually hand painted with a paintbrush and the colors and pattern vary depending on each artists inspiration. Holes on the back rim allow for hanging and each piece is signed by the Cruz family artisans in Toledo, Spain.
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8 inch Mosaic Flower Pot
$69.00Hand painted by the Cruz family artists in Toledo, Spain, this Mosaic Pattern planter is one of a kind and each piece will vary in color and pattern.
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80 ounce Colored Dot Pitcher
$72.00Each Colorful Colored Dot ceramic pitcher has been individually hand shaped on a potters wheel and hand painted with a paintbrush by the Cruz family in Toledo, Spain. The mouth is pinched closed so that ice and fruit don’t splash out into glass.
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80 ounce Mosaic Pitcher
$72.00This 80 ounce pitcher is uniquely painted in colorful geometrics on a natural clay toned background. Each pitcher is individually hand shaped on a pottery wheel and hand painted with a paintbrush by the Cruz family in Toledo, Spain and is signed on the bottom.
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9 inch Mosaic Lunch Plate
$38.00Every piece in the Mosaic Collection will vary significantly since each piece is individually hand painted with a paintbrush and the colors and pattern vary depending on each artists inspiration. Use for serving food, or holes on the back rim allow for hanging. Each piece is signed by the Cruz artisans in Toledo, Spain.
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Colored Dot Bud Vase
$38.00This handmade ceramic flower vase is intended for small bouquets of flowers. It is hand painted by the Cruz artists in cheerful colors that compliment any home decor.
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Colored Dot Bull Pitcher
$32.00Each pitcher is completely handmade by the Cruz family in Toledo, Spain and each one will vary in color and pattern. Its smaller size makes it ideal for use as a creamer when serving coffee or tea.
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Colored Dot Butter Dish
$46.00This ceramic butter dish has been hand painted by the Cruz family in Toledo, Spain. Each dish will vary in color and pattern depending on the artists inspiration.
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Colored Dot Deviled Egg Plate
$68.00This beautiful ceramic deviled-egg plate has been intricately hand painted in Toledo, Spain by the Cruz family artists. The plate holds 12 eggs and has a center compartment for olives, snacks or dips.
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Colored Dot Dipping Dishes – Set of 4
$52.00Colorful 3 inch bowls are ideal for serving olives, snacks or olive oil for dipping bread. Each bowl has been individually hand painted in Spain by the Cruz artists.
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Colored Dot Fruit Bowl
$112.00Our intricately painted ceramic pedestal fruit bowl has been and has been handmade at the small family owned Cruz workshop in Toledo, Spain. This is a stunning piece that is equally as attractive as it is practical.
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Colored Dot Garlic Jar
$56.00Garlic keepers such as these are used throughout Europe to keep garlic fresh. Air holes in the container allow for proper air circulation keeping garlic fresher longer. Each garlic jar is individually hand shaped on a pottery wheel and intricately hand painted by the Cruz family artists.
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Colored Dot Olive Tray
$28.00This clever ceramic olive dish has a compartment for the olives and a smaller one for the pits! Each dish is individually handmade and hand painted by the Cruz family in Toledo, Spain so each olive dish is unique in color and pattern.
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Colored Dot Oval Serving Plate
$74.00This oval shaped ceramic plate has a delicately scalloped edge and raised detail on the border. It is a great size for serving tapas and canapés. Individually handcrafted and signed by the Cruz artisans in Toledo, Spain.
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Colored Dot Pedestal Cake Plate
$115.00This gorgeous ceramic cake plate is a perfect gift for any cake baking (or eating!) enthusiast. It is also a fun way to serve canapés and cookies. The circular pattern beautifully showcases whatever is served on it. Individually handcrafted and signed by the Cruz family artists.
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Colored Dot Pitcher and Goblet Set
$184.00Colorful intricate designs are hand painted on this ceramic pitcher and drink goblet set. The mouth of the pitcher is pinched closed so ice and fruit don´t splash out when pouring, making it ideal for serving sangria and cold drinks. Each pitcher and each wine goblet is completely unique in pattern and color tone and are meant to be mixed and matched for a creative drink set. This is a gorgeous hand painted drinkware set that is a pleasure to use and to leave on display.
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Colored Dot Señorita Bell
$28.00This fun señorita bell is an ideal gift from Spain. Each bell is completely handmade and hand painted with a paintbrush by the Cruz family artisans in Toledo, Spain.
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Colored Dot Spoon Rest
$32.00Our handmade ceramic spoon rest is a useful and attractive addition to a kitchen counter. Every piece in the Colored Dot Collection is individually hand painted with a paintbrush by the Cruz family in Toledo, Spain and the colors and pattern vary depending on each artists inspiration.
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Colored Dot Square Box
$18.00The intricately painted ceramic box is great for use on a desk to hold clips and valuables. Each box is individually hand painted and is signed on the bottom by the Cruz artists in Toledo, Spain.
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Colored Dot Sugar Dish and Creamer Set
$66.00Our charming and colorful ceramic sugar dish and creamer set have been individually handcrafted and signed by the Cruz family artisans in Spain. The top of the sugar dish fits well but it does not have an airtight rubber ring.
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Colored Dot Wine Goblets – Set of 2
$58.00Each of our ceramic wine goblets is individually hand shaped and hand painted and therefore each one will be completely different but will have coordinating colors. This mix and match quality is what makes them so special. Signed by the Cruz artists in Toledo, Spain.
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Hand Painted Box with Lid
$21.00The intricately painted ceramic box is great for use on a desk to hold clips and valuables. Each box varies in color but will still have the same feeling as the box shown in the photo. This makes a great gift.
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Mosaic Beer Stein Mug
$38.00Each 7 inch ceramic beer stein has been individually hand painted so patterns and color tones will vary and no two mugs will have the same pattern. This makes distinguishing whose mug is whose convenient at a party. Can be used as an oversized mug or beer stein.
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Mosaic Bud Vase
$38.00The Mosaic Pattern is a geometric mix of shapes, flowers, color and pattern. No two pieces are the same but all are hand painted by the Cruz artists and are unique and striking. This handmade ceramic flower vase is intended for small bouquets of flowers.
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Mosaic Butter Dish
$46.00Creative Mosaic Pattern butter dish has been hand painted by the Cruz family in Toledo, Spain. Each piece is one of a kind and will vary in color and pattern.
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Mosaic Ceramic Oil and Vinegar Cruet Set
$68.00The Mosaic Pattern oil and vinegar serving set includes the two ceramic cruets and a coordinating holder. It has been individually handmade and hand painted by the Cruz family artists and each set will be completely unique in color and pattern.
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Mosaic Coffee Mugs – Set of 2
$38.00Each ceramic mug is individually hand shaped on a potter´s wheel and hand painted with a paintbrush by the Cruz family artists in Toledo, Spain. Since each mug varies in color and pattern, it is fun to buy several and have a completely mix and match set. Each mug holds approximately 12 ounces, making it ideal for serving coffee, tea or cocoa.
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Mosaic Coffee Pot
$68.00Entertain in style with this gorgeous coffee pot that has been individually handcrafted and signed by the Cruz family artists in Toledo, Spain.
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Mosaic Creamer
$34.00This beautifully hand painted ceramic milk creamer is individually handmade by the Cruz family in Toledo, Spain. Each pitcher is unique in color and pattern and no two will be the same.
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Mosaic Dipping Dishes – Set of 4
$52.00These smaller sized ceramic bowls are ideal for serving olives, snacks or olive oil for dipping bread. Each bowl has been individually hand painted in Spain by the Cruz artists and each has its own unique color and pattern that work well together as a mix and match set.
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Mosaic Espresso Cup – Set of 2
$36.00Each Mosaic Pattern espresso cup and saucer is hand shaped on a potters wheel and hand painted with a paintbrush. Color and pattern will vary from cup to cup making for a fun mix and match set. The price is for a set of 2.
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Mosaic Fruit Bowl
$112.00The Mosaic Pattern is made up of intricate geometrics and flowers on a rosy beige background. It is elegant and at the same time informal. This piece makes a unique wedding or bridal shower gift as it is the ideal size for storing fruit on a countertop. Since each fruit bowl is hand painted, colors and pattern will vary from bowl to bowl depending on the artists inspiration.
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Mosaic Garlic Jar
$56.00Keep your garlic fresh in this stunning ceramic garlic keeper. Hand painted by the Cruz family artists in colorful geometrics on a natural clay toned background. Holes on the garlic jar allow for proper air circulation so that your garlic stays fresh.
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Mosaic Napkin Rings – Set of 4
$26.00These hand painted mosaic patterned napkin rings are individually hand painted by the Cruz family in Toledo, Spain. Each napkin ring will have its own unique colors and pattern making them a creative mix and match set.
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Mosaic Olive Tray
$28.00Our Mosaic Pattern ceramic olive tray has a large area for the olives and a small one for the pits. It is individually handmade and hand painted in the small family owned Cruz workshop in Toledo, Spain. No two olive dishes will be identical and each one will have its own colors and pattern.
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Mosaic Oval Serving Plate
$74.00This scalloped edge oval plate is hand painted with colorful geometrics and flowers on a natural clay toned background. The edge of the plate is delicately scalloped making it especially pretty. Each plate is completely hand painted with a paintbrush and signed on the bottom by the Cruz family artists.
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Mosaic Pattern Ceramic Cake Stand
$114.00This gorgeous ceramic cake stand is a perfect gift for any cake baking (or eating!) enthusiast! It is also a fun way to serve canapes, cookies and cupcakes. The intricate Mosaic Pattern beautifully showcases whatever is served on it. Individually handcrafted and signed by the Cruz artisans in in Spain.
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Mosaic Pattern Salt and Pepper Set
$36.00Salt and pepper is usually something you use everyday, so it´s nice to have a pretty set of shakers that you can leave out on the kitchen counter or table. This salt and pepper shaker set is a pleasure to add to any table setting, formal or informal. Each piece in the Mosaic Pattern is one of a kind and no two will be identical. One may come in green like the photo, another set may come in blues, reds or browns. Please let us choose a beautiful set for you, but don´t hesitate to let us know if you prefer a specific color tone.
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Mosaic Pattern Scalloped Serving Platter
$98.00This oval ceramic plate with scalloped edges is one of our favorites for both its unique shape and its intricately hand painted design. It is a great cheese platter or for serving hors d’oeuvres, or hung on the wall as art. Each plate is handmade and signed on the bottom by the Cruz artists in Toledo, Spain.
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Mosaic Pitcher and Goblet Set
$184.00The absolutely stunning set includes one ceramic pitcher and four matching ceramic wine goblets from that are hand painted and signed by the artist on the bottom. This set is especially attractive with its peach toned background and geometric pattern. Each of these pieces is uniquely painted and all work together for a creative and dynamic serving set. Read more about the artist in Toledo, Spain by clicking on this link: The Cruz Family
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Mosaic Soup Tureen
$138.00This Mosaic Pattern soup tureen is so striking that it should be left on display when not being used. Each tureen is hand shaped on a potter´s wheel and hand painted with a paintbrush by the Cruz family.
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Mosaic Spoon Rest
$32.00This Mosaic Pattern ceramic spoon rest has been handmade by the Cruz family in Toledo, Spain. The Mosaic Pattern has a pinkish beige background decorated with colorful flowers and geometrics. Because each piece is completely hand painted, the colors and pattern vary depending on each artists inspiration.
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Mosaic Square Dipping Dish – Set of 2
$46.00This is a wonderful ceramic dish for serving olive oil, condiments, tapas or snacks. Each dish is one of a kind, completely handcrafted and painted with a paint brush in Spain, therefore no two pieces will be exactly alike. Price is for a set of 2 dishes.
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Mosaic Square Tapas Plate – Set of 2
$46.00These 5 inch plates are great for serving tapas or party snacks. Each plate is one of a kind, completely handcrafted and painted with a paint brush by the Cruz family artists. Price is for a set of 2 dishes.
