Ceramiche Mattana is a family-run business founded in 1987 by Ignazia Mattana and which is now run by her daughter Simona, whose enthusiasm and expertise renew the family tradition. After completing her apprenticeship at the workshop of a well-known local ceramist, which she started when she was only fifteen, Ignazia decided to set up her own workshop in Assemini, a village renowned for its longstanding ceramic tradition, motivated by great passion and strongly supported in this new activity by her husband Luciano. The first production included a small series of glazed tableware, decorated with patterns typical of the local tradition. Simona, even as a young girl, participated in the family business with great interest, actively contributing to the production. She graduated in sculpture from the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence. In time, the activity has consolidated and the production has increased, introducing new shapes and customising motifs, always centred on tradition. The Ceramiche Mattana collections are currently available in the major tourist centres on the island which specialise in the sale of quality handicrafts.