Our artisans in Boleslawiec, Poland, have been creating functional folk art for centuries. The unique glaze, clay and high firing temperatures result in vessels of enormous durability. A team of artisans hand-paints colorful designs using hand-carved sea sponges and fine brushwork to make each stoneware work of art as beautiful as it is functional.

We worked with our friends, Weronika and Jacek in their buzzing workshop in Boleslawiec, Poland to develop our 2017 Halloween collection. Our Polish artisans created this special hand-painted serveware in whimsical Halloween motifs showcasing the highest level of decorative artistry and skill.

2017 Edition Polish Pottery Jack-O’-Lantern

Back by popular demand, our 2017 Edition Polish Pottery Jack O’Lantern is here! This year’s exclusive design includes hand-painted black roses for an extra spooky touch. In the village of Boleslawiec, artisans hand-paint each collectible Polish stoneware Jack O’Lantern with a Halloween pattern. Each meticulously adorned ceramic Jack O’Lantern is hand-painted using traditional folk art methods. Halloween motifs are stamped on with hand-carved sea sponges and details are added with fine brushwork. To preserve these detailed images, our artisans glaze each pumpkin and fire at high temperatures to bring you an everlasting beauty you will want to display for years to come.

2017 Edition Polish Pottery Halloween Mug

2017 Edition Polish Pottery Halloween Bowl

2017 Edition Polish Pottery Halloween Dessert Plate

2017 Edition Polish Pottery Halloween Dinner Plate

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Autumn is rearing its head, and that means that the season of scarves is upon us. From alpaca wool, to ponchos, to silk – Uno Alla Volta has the perfect scarf for you this season.

Found a scarf you love but want to switch up your style? Take a peek at the Uno Alla Volta Guide to Scarves to find more ways to style your scarf.

Orange And Brown Striped Alpaca Scarf

Our weavers in the Andean Quechua communities of Ecuador and Peru use centuries-old looms to create this orange and brown striped alpaca scarf from one of nature’s most versatile and renewable materials. Warmer than wool, this silky, hypoallergenic scarf is woven of 80% pure alpaca with 20% nylon for resilience.

Joyita’s Hand-Painted Silk Pumpkin Scarf

Self-taught artist Joyita awakens a blank canvas of silk satin chiffon by hand-painting vivid pumpkins, and drying and steaming each color to set it before she adds another.

Grey Cable Knit Baby Alpaca Poncho

Using one of nature’s most versatile and renewable materials, our artisans in Ecuador and Peru handcraft each Grey Cable Knit Baby Alpaca Poncho. The neutral color scheme makes this silky, hypoallergenic poncho the perfect accessory to bring your favorite summer outfit into fall with you. This piece is woven of 60% baby alpaca and 40% Merino wool.

Jewel-Toned Sculptural Scarf

Our UK artisan, Tammy, takes inspiration from tropical forms to create this fashion-forward jewel-toned sculptural scarf. Handcrafted from silk satin and silk organza, this scarf combines rich gold with teal and magenta hues. The unique, twisting shape makes this a unique statement piece.

Joyita’s “Tree Of Life” Devore Silk Scarf

Drawing inspiration from the lush colors of California’s forests, Joyita masterfully creates each “Tree Of Life” scarf in devore silk. After hand-painting the fabric with brilliant silk dyes, she dries each scarf for 24 hours before steam-setting the glorious colors.

Marbled “Dancing Flame” Silk Scarf

The vivid colors of fall dance and swirl along this beautiful scarf from Lucille, our Connecticut artisan. Handcrafted uno alla volta, each is made from 100% silk gently placed upon water that has been combed with specialized pigments.

Luxurious Tan Striped Alpaca Scarf

Our weavers in the Andean Quechua communities of Ecuador and Peru use centuries-old looms to create this luxurious tan striped alpaca scarf from one of nature’s most versatile and renewable materials. Warmer than wool, these silky, hypoallergenic scarves are woven of 80% pure alpaca with 20% nylon for resilience.

Joyita’s Fall Foliage Hand-Painted Silk Scarf

Joyita takes inspiration from the brilliant red, yellow, and green colors of fall foliage to create this vibrant scarf in charmeuse silk. After hand-painting the fabric with brilliant silk dyes in her California studio, she dries it for 24 hours before steam setting the glorious colors.

Patricia’s Brown Hand-Marbled Silk Scarf

Deep brown colors swirl together in the traditional hand-marbled pattern along this beautiful silk scarf from Patricia, our Connecticut artisan. Each one-of-a-kind scarf is made from 100% Habotai silk that is dyed and then water-marbled in small batches with rich pigments, with a hand-stitched edge. No two will ever be exactly alike. Each scarf measures 14 inches by 70 inches. Hand wash with cold water, line dry, cool iron. Due to the handcrafted nature, exact pattern and pigmentation may vary.

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Here in New England, the leaves are coming into their peak colors. Our days are getting shorter. The nights are getting colder. Yet inside, our homes are growing warmer.

This is a time of “in-gathering.” A time of families and friends coming together, sitting by the fire and lingering around the table.

If spring is a time when relationships are born or renewed, then autumn is a time to deepen those relationships. As we baste our turkeys and roast them slowly to bring out their full flavor, and must also marinate the meaningful connections in our lives.

Our name, as you know, means one at a time. Beyond describing how our artisans lovingly create each treasure we sell, taking things uno alla volta is our philosophy for living a meaningful life.

Let’s remind one another that we are each artisans in our own lives. Let’s shape each day with creativity and intention and make sure we carve out sacred time for those activities and people who matter to us most.

In celebration of handcrafted moments,

Terri S. Alpert

Founder & CEO

T.Alpert@unoallavolta.com

The thirteen nights of Halloween will creep up on us soon enough. Get ready for the holiday with spooky (and not-so-spooky) home décor to get in the spirit!

“See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil” Halloween Ghost Figurine

Colorado artisan Gwen likens her craft to painting with clay, creating each figurine featuring three “See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil” not-so-spooky Halloween ghosts defying gravity as they float atop a marbleized autumn leaf, joined by brightly colored pumpkins at their base.

“Salem” Dichroic Glass Black Cat Sculpture

Karen has been creating dazzling stand-up sculptures, such as this dichroic glass black cat, for years. She creates each sculpture, uno alla volta, by hand-cutting glass and fusing the pieces together in a kiln, all right in her Southern California studio.

Recycled Glass Cat Nightlight

This recycled glass cat nightlight would make the perfect gift for the cat lover in your life. To handcraft each one, our eco-conscious family of artisans in Florida crushes discarded bottles from nearby restaurants, then fuses them into these unique nightlights.

Halloween Jack-O’-Lantern Nana Bell Chime

If you want to impress your family with the most unique Halloween decor, this Jack-O’-Lantern nana bell chime will certainly do the trick. Each wind chime is handcrafted in the Indian port city of Surat from hand-cut and forged iron, and adorned with bright orange beads and a copper alloy nana bell.

“Shimmering Glenda” Dichroic Glass Witch Figurine

No matter which way you glance at her, our “Shimmering Glenda” dichroic glass Halloween witch figurine will be twinkling back at you. Karen, our southern California glass artisan, has been creating dazzling standup sculptures of dichroic glass for years, but this is her first “person” ever. She creates each Glenda uno alla volta, by hand-cutting glass and fusing the pieces together in a kiln.

Hand-Gilded Jack-O’-Lantern Wine Glass

In a third-generation workshop in Verona, Italy, Amedeo and his two sons, Valentino and Roberto, transform ordinary glass into luminous works of art. After applying stucco jack-o’-lanterns to the glass, a layer of gold leaf is added by hand, then brushed with translucent glazes. Once completely dry, each is hand-polished to a gleaming luster.

Yellow Murano Millefiori Pumpkin Glass Sculpture from the Campanella Family

Showcasing their masterful artistry and technique, the Campanella family of Murano keeps alive the traditions of their ancestors as they handcraft each exquisite millefiori pumpkin, one at a time. Our artisans decorate each pumpkin by meticulously layering thin slices of orange, yellow and white glass canes to form each millefiori work of art.

Pewter Halloween Magnets

Our artisans in a small harborside village in Nova Scotia handcraft each pewter Halloween magnet from lead-free pewter, which is hand-finished and polished to a gleaming luster. The artists donate a portion of the proceeds to fund charitable organizations.

Christie’s Autumnal Suncatchers

Just in time for the autumn season, Christie of Texas handcrafted each festive stained glass uno alla volta, ready to hang in your window. As one of the most well-respected stained glass artists in the country, Christie has built a career on large window installations, while still indulging in smaller pieces, bringing light and color into our world with each handcrafted glass suncatcher. Watch the interplay of the light and shadow as the sun shines through the orange, green and brown glass.

Christie’s Pumpkin Suncatcher

Christie’s Jack-O’-Lantern Suncatcher

Letizia’s 2017 Edition Florentine Kitchen Witch

According to Italian legend, La Befana was an elderly woman who was busy sweeping her front stoop when three wise men passed by on their way to visit the Christ child. Because of her chore, she could not go with them, and later realized what an opportunity she had missed. Now, to make up for her mistake, she flies on her broom to visit all the children of the world every January, leaving gifts for the well-behaved and coal for the naughty.

Mark’s Pink And Orange Hand-Blown Glass Pumpkin

Drawing on over forty years’ experience, our New Orleans glass artisan masterfully shapes rich layers of molten glass speckled with pink and orange to create each hand-blown glass pumpkin sculpture. This adorable glass pumpkin is the perfect item to decorate your house for fall.

Stitched Felt Witch Mouse

For 36 years, our artisan located on the western shore of Lake Michigan has been dressing mice for the holidays. This whimsical mouse, with handmade stitched felt body, glass-bead eyes and nose, and mouse-sized costume, is ready for some “spook-tacular” Halloween fun.

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Welcome autumn into your home this September by surrounding yourself with autumnal home décor. Enjoy a glass of red wine with a leaf-patterned wine glass, take in a seasonal aroma with a scented candle, light the way with an owl-etched nightlight, adorn your home with fabric owl ornaments, or hang a wreath on your front door to show your neighbors you are ready for the new season.

Hand Blown Glass Treasures

Using traditional glass-making techniques and his own signature details, our Massachusetts artisan hand-blows each of these autumnal glass treasures. After skillfully designing each piece, he uses only a blowpipe and hand tools to meticulously shape colorful opaque and translucent molten glass into each piece, which seems to radiate with beauty in the light.

Multicolored Hand-Blown Glass Pumpkin

Hand-Blown Glass Gourd

Hand-Blown Glass Acorn Sculpture

Green and Yellow Murano Glass Millefiori Pumpkin

Showcasing their masterful artistry and technique, the Campanella family of Murano keeps alive the traditions of their ancestors as they handcraft this exquisite green and yellow millefiori glass pumpkin. Our artisans meticulously layer thin slices of colorful glass canes to form each millefiori work of art.

Recycled Glass Owl Nightlight

In sunny Cape Coral, Florida, our husband and wife team of artisans have been creating eco-friendly recycled glass nightlights for almost twenty years. This adorable owl nightlight is handmade from upcycled glass, and fused in an energy-efficient kiln.

Hand-Gilded Grapevine Wine Glass

In a third-generation workshop in Verona, Italy, Amedeo and his two sons, Valentino and Roberto, transform each grape wine glass into a work of art, no two exactly alike. After applying stucco vines and leaves to the glass, a layer of color and gold leaf is added by hand. Once completely dry, each is hand polished to a gleaming luster.

Letizia’s Florentine Owl Door Stop

Letizia of Florence handcrafts our folk-art collectible owl door stop, uno alla volta. She collects hand-stitched fabric from local Italian markets, which she cuts and sews into the correct shapes, then fills with heavy stuffing. This door stop will add a touch of autumnal flair to any room in your house.

Pheasant Feather Harvest Wreath

Bring a floral treasure into the home with this pheasant feather harvest wreath, handcrafted by our Baja California artisans in Mexico. Ring-necked pheasant feathers nestle dried salal leaves, sudan grass, red myrtle, nigella and lotus pods, and are adorned with pomegranates to create this stunning wreath on a natural twig base.

2017 Perching Owl Wreath

Our artisans in Baja California, Mexico assemble each 2017 perching owl wreath with hand-picked twigs from nearby vineyards. Each one is composed of natural sudan grass, sorghum, and maple leaves, all hand-arranged. A faux owl made from natural, dried botanicals perches wide-eyed in the center of each wreath.

Autumn’s Bounty Wreath

In Baja California, Mexico, our floral artisans handcraft this decorative autumn wreath featuring brown, yellow, orange and green leaves, natural bearded wheat, faux berries, gourds and mini pumpkins.

Letizia’s Owl Ornaments

Our Florentine artisan, Letizia collects vintage fabrics from local Italian markets which she uses to handcraft each owl ornament. First, she hand-stitches the fabric together and then she fills each with stuffing and finishes it with intricate details and final touches. These owl ornaments come in a set of three, ready to hang.

Florentine Apple, Pear And Peach Candle

Bring an Italian glow into your home with this Florentine apple, pear and peach candle. Each is handcrafted of pure refined paraffin and a cotton wick, and presented in a recycled wine bottle base with a cork lid.

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September has arrived and autumn is just around the corner. Welcome in the new season with some of our favorite orange accessories, including hats, scarves, jewelry and more. Whether it be tangerine, peach, melon, or pumpkin, there is a shade of orange that is sure to add an autumn flair to any outfit.

Find your shade at Uno Alla Volta!

Alessandra and Elisabetta’s Florentine Tote Bags

These Italian handbags are masterfully handcrafted by Alessandra in her family-run workshop in Florence, Italy. Alessandra and her sister, Elisabetta, continue to anticipate fashion trends with sophisticated styles, luxurious leathers and exacting detail. Their chic handbags have developed a strong following, which makes us happy to offer you these bags, handcrafted exclusively for Uno Alla Volta.

Alessandra’s Burnt Orange and Beige Suede Bucket Bag Of Florence

Alessandra And Elisabetta’s Orange Florentine Leather Tote Bag

Italian Leather Handbag With Bamboo Handles

Giulio’s Orange Venetian Glass Torsade

This stunning torsade was handcrafted uno alla volta by Giulio, our Venetian glass master. The blend of stunning orange shades is bold, beautiful, and fun, making it the perfect gift.

 

Lorena’s Autumnal Hues Torsade of Murano Glass

To create each Autumnal Hues torsade necklace, Lorena of Murano, Italy handcrafts tiny glass seed beads in shades of red, maroon, gold and black, one at a time, over a small flame before they are strung together by hand. On Venice’s famed Isle of Murano, Lorena and her family keep alive the glass-working tradition begun by her mother, Nina.

Avi Soffer’s Amber And Sterling Silver Oval Earrings  and Necklace

Avi’s stunning oval necklace and earrings feature hand-forged sterling silver accented with a genuine golden amber cabochons. Amber, highly appraised for its warm, golden hues and gemstone qualities, is not actually a stone at all. Found in areas surrounding the Baltic Sea, the rare fossilized tree resin from over 45 million years ago is collected and polished to a smooth finish. Amber is said to be used for its therapeutic healing and relaxing fragrance when held in the palm of your hand.

Jan Michaels’ Carnelian Cocktail Ring

Jan Michaels of San Francisco draws on over 30 years of jewelry design experience when handcrafting this carnelian cocktail ring. This hand-set, rustic orange stone is believed to protect the wearer from evil, a superstition that dates all the way back to ancient Egypt.

Letizia’s Orange Florentine Handbag

This orange handbag was skillfully handcrafted by Letizia of Florence. She has developed special relationships with fabric suppliers around the world, and with this unique access, she acquires remnants of spectacular weaves, and transforms them into pieces for everyone to enjoy. For this handbag, she combines rich brocade with Italian leather straps and a gorgeous fabric interior.

Joyita’s Hand-Painted Silk Pumpkin Scarf

Self-taught artist Joyita awakens a blank canvas of silk satin chiffon by hand-painting vivid pumpkins, and drying and steaming each color to set it before she adds another.

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When it comes to fall fashion, black and white are eternally classic, and grey hues add a touch of elegance to even the simplest of outfits. Be it a handbag, scarf, or jewelry, find your favorite graceful grey at Uno Alla Volta.

Black & White Hand-Marbled Silk Scarf with Clip

Black and white colors swirl together in a rich marbleized pattern. Lucille, our Connecticut artist, begins by placing drops of specialized pigments on a surface of thickened water that she combs into a dramatic marble pattern. She then places a treated scarf of 100% silk on the surface until the design is absorbed.

Alessandra And Elisabetta’s Grey Italian Suede Bucket Bag

Born into the leathercraft business, Alessandra and Elisabetta have the highest of standards for materials, workmanship, and style, which is apparent in this grey Italian suede bucket bag. Recently, these sisters have taken over the helm of the family business following the passing of their beloved father, Maurizio. This roomy grey bucket bag, which features a white suede tassel and braided leather handles, is handcrafted, one at a time, in Florence.

Millefiori Italian Watch

Just steps from Venice’s venerable Rialto Bridge, you will find a workshop of decidedly modern women who use traditional techniques to create strikingly original designs. This new Italian watch features our traditional white face trimmed with multicolor millefiori designs, while the band is crafted of stainless steel mesh.

Guatemalan Seed Bead Necklace

Highly-skilled artisans in Guatemala combine traditional techniques with a contemporary flair to handcraft this necklace. Each is composed of tiny, colorful seed beads, intricately hand strung onto multiple strands and crocheted into this unique pattern.

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Now that you’ve seen our preview, it’s time for your official first look of fall – and we’re loving it! Move over summer yellows and pastels, it’s time to get some orange, brown, and beige in your wardrobe. Now that you’ve seen our preview, it’s time for your official first look of fall – and we’re loving it!

 

Italian Leather Handbag With Bamboo Handles

This Italian leather handbag with bamboo handles was created uno alla volta by Alessandra and Elisabetta in their Florentine studio. Growing up in the leathercraft business, these sisters were taught by their father Maurizio to have high standards for material, workmanship and style. Today, they carry out his legacy, handcrafting this sumptuous bright orange leather handbag featuring handles of natural bamboo.

Marbled “Dancing Flame” Silk Scarf

The vivid colors of fall dance and swirl along this beautiful scarf from Lucille, our Connecticut artisan. Handcrafted uno alla volta, each is made from 100% silk gently placed upon water that has been combed with specialized pigments.

Marjorie’s Modern Mixed Metals Bangles

In her San Francisco studio, Marjorie handcrafts each pair of bangles, uno alla volta. Starting out, she sold her early designs on the steps of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. This stunning piece features hand-cut and forged brass. This simplistic and opalescent design makes these bangles the perfect everyday accessory.

Avi’s Amber And Sterling Silver Jewelry

Avi’s stunning collection features a hand-forged sterling silver pendant accented with a genuine golden amber cabochon. Amber, highly appraised for its warm, golden hues and gemstone qualities, is not actually a stone at all. Found in areas surrounding the Baltic Sea, the rare fossilized tree resin from over 45 million years ago is collected and polished to a smooth finish. Amber is said to be used for its therapeutic healing and relaxing fragrance when held in the palm of your hand.

Avi’s Amber And Sterling Silver Oval Pendant Necklace

Avi’s Amber And Sterling Silver Floral Earrings

Avi’s Amber And Sterling Silver Beaded Pendant Necklace

 

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According to Italian legend, La Befana was an elderly woman who was busy sweeping her front stoop when three wise men passed by on their way to visit the Christ child. Because of her chore, she could not go with them, and later realized what an opportunity she had missed. Now, to make up for her mistake, she flies on her broom to visit all the children of the world every January, leaving gifts for the well-behaved and coal for the naughty.

It is always fascinating to see the cultural differences that exist throughout the world. According to the story of La Befana, witches prove to be a symbol of Christmas in Italy but in the United States, they go hand in hand with Halloween. The tale of La Befana is believed to be the origin of the trope of witches flying on brooms.

Keep La Befana in your kitchen all year round to remind you of the richness of folklore with our 2017 Edition Florentine Kitchen Witch, hand-stitched by Letizia in the heart of Florence. Letizia has developed special relationships with fabric suppliers around the world, and with this unique access, she acquires remnants of spectacular weaves, and transforms them into pieces for everyone to enjoy, such as this charming figurine.

Letizia’s 2017 Edition Florentine Kitchen Witch

You can often find Italian children singing her song:

La Befana vien di notte
Con le scarpe tutte rotte
Col vestito alla romana
Viva, Viva La Befana!

The English translation is:

The Befana comes by night
With her shoes all tattered and torn
She comes dressed in the Roman way
Long live the Befana!

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It’s hard to believe that next week kicks off the first week of September! The kids are going back to school and before we know it, pumpkin season will be upon us. Get an early start on fall festivities with our one-of-kind pumpkin treasures! Say goodbye to boring jack-o-lanterns and discover just how unique a pumpkin can get!

Yellow and Orange Murano Millefiori Pumpkin Glass Sculptures from the Campanella Family

Showcasing their masterful artistry and technique, the Campanella family of Murano keeps the traditions of their ancestors alive as they handcraft each exquisite millefiori pumpkin, one at a time. Our artisans decorate each pumpkin by meticulously layering thin slices of orange, yellow and red glass into canes to form each millefiori work of art.

Polish Pottery Small Green Stemmed Pumpkin

Bring an exclusive piece of autumn to the home with our Polish pottery pumpkin, handcrafted in Boleslawiec, Poland. Our artisans create this special autumnal collection by meticulously hand-painting vibrant autumnal symbols with sponges and fine brushwork, accented with a green stem.

Small Amber and Large Sage Green Hand-Blown Glass Pumpkins

These glass pumpkins were hand-blown by our Massachusetts artisan, uno alla volta. Using traditional glass-making techniques and his own signature details, our artisan creates our fall harvest of decorative pumpkin sculptures. After skillfully designing each piece, he uses only a blowpipe and hand tools to meticulously shape colorful opaque and translucent molten glass into each pumpkin, which seems to radiate with beauty in the light.

2017 Edition Polish Pottery Jack-O’-Lantern

By popular demand, we have created a reservation list for our future Polish pottery Jack O’ Lantern editions. In the village of Boleslawiec, artisans hand-paint each collectible Polish stoneware Jack O’ Lantern with a Halloween pattern. Each meticulously adorned Jack O’ Lantern is hand-painted using traditional folk art methods. Halloween motifs are stamped on with hand-carved sea sponges and details are added with fine brushwork. To preserve these detailed images our artisans glaze each pumpkin and fire at high temperatures to bring you an everlasting beauty you will want to display for years to come. Each Polish pottery Jack O’ Lantern is made exclusively for Uno Alla Volta, from the hearts and hands of the artisans.

Browse even more pumpkin perfection in our Halloween treasures category!

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