The world's finest clay comes from Impruneta, a small village in the Tuscan hills of Italy well known for its exceptional quality terra cotta (cooked earth) and craftsmanship. Hard gray earth is mined from the surrounding hills, ground to a powder, and mixed with water to make this coarse bodied clay. It develops its renown pale, pink color after the firing process and is able to withstand extreme temperatures, making it the most durable in the world. This, along with the hand of a skilled artisan, makes the Impruneta collection the absolute best available.