Of all traditional Italian crafts, the one that represents Umbria on a global level, reaching the highest level of technical and artistic expression is the art of terracotta. \nThe process for the realization of terracotta has remained unchanged for centuries. The clay is molded, baked, and carefully hand painted by local artisans. This process can cause small variations in shades and colors from one product to another, creating a product that is truly one of a kind.