{"title":"COOPERATIVA ARTIERI ALABASTRO, VOLTERRA","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eArtieri dell'Alabastro Cooperative\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e was founded in 1895 and represents the oldest production structure in the entire alabaster sector of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eVolterra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe company currently consists of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e28 members\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003ewho produce their products in full compliance with traditional alabaster processing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe name Artieri comes from \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ethe poet Gabriele D'Annunzio. Having observed the unique and exciting skills of the alabaster artisans of Volterra \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eduring his visit in 1908, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eD'Annunzio coined the name “ARTIERI” defining the alabaster artisans as creators of superfine art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"volterra-hand-carved-natural-alabaster-grapes-white","title":"Volterra Hand Carved Grape Cluster in White Alabaster","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Carved Grape Cluster in Natural White Alabaster from Volterra\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVolterra alabaster is known to be the finest in the world. A natural, tender stone, it is exclusively carved by hand by skilled sculptors. The artists use a technique unique to Volterra which enhances the translucent and veined qualities of the stone. This technique has been used to magically transform this fascinating stone for more than 2,500 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: natural alabaster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: Approximately 20cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome colours may be darker or lighter than others and there may be small black spots on some; these are simply natural markings and add to the beauty of the product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCare:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDue to its chemical composition as well as the delicate workmanship to which it is subjected, alabaster requires some simple care in order to preserve its natural beauty:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eHandle with care: even slight blows can cause breakage, cracking and chipping, especially at the more delicate points of the object.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eNever wash with water (not even with a slightly dampened cloth), liquid detergents or alcoholic or corrosive substances; the immediate risk is to ruin the finish, but over time the stone itself can be eaten away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDo not leave outside, exposed to humidity and the elements.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eKeep away from sources of heat such as stoves and heaters and steam to avoid it losing its transparency and sheen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCleaning and preserving:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eAlabaster is a very porous stone. The traditional polishing technique to which these objects have been subjected does not alter these physical properties. Neutral furniture waxes, vaseline and other delicate oils, as well as rich (greasy) skin creams are all suitable for the cleaning of alabaster. 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This technique has been used to magically transform this fascinating stone for more than 2,500 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: natural alabaster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: Approximately 20cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome colours may be darker or lighter than others and there may be small black spots on some; these are simply natural markings and add to the beauty of the product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCare:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDue to its chemical composition as well as the delicate workmanship to which it is subjected, alabaster requires some simple care in order to preserve its natural beauty:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eHandle with care: even slight blows can cause breakage, cracking and chipping, especially at the more delicate points of the object.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eNever wash with water (not even with a slightly dampened cloth), liquid detergents or alcoholic or corrosive substances; the immediate risk is to ruin the finish, but over time the stone itself can be eaten away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDo not leave outside, exposed to humidity and the elements.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eKeep away from sources of heat such as stoves and heaters and steam to avoid it losing its transparency and sheen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCleaning and preserving:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eAlabaster is a very porous stone. The traditional polishing technique to which these objects have been subjected does not alter these physical properties. Neutral furniture waxes, vaseline and other delicate oils, as well as rich (greasy) skin creams are all suitable for the cleaning of alabaster. 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This technique has been used to magically transform this fascinating stone for more than 2,500 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: natural alabaster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: Approximately 20cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome colours may be darker or lighter than others and there may be small black spots on some; these are simply natural markings and add to the beauty of the product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCare:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDue to its chemical composition as well as the delicate workmanship to which it is subjected, alabaster requires some simple care in order to preserve its natural beauty:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eHandle with care: even slight blows can cause breakage, cracking and chipping, especially at the more delicate points of the object.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eNever wash with water (not even with a slightly dampened cloth), liquid detergents or alcoholic or corrosive substances; the immediate risk is to ruin the finish, but over time the stone itself can be eaten away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDo not leave outside, exposed to humidity and the elements.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eKeep away from sources of heat such as stoves and heaters and steam to avoid it losing its transparency and sheen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCleaning and preserving:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eAlabaster is a very porous stone. 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