Name: Hand-Painted Decorative Dragonfly
Brand: Laboratório d’Estórias
SKU: Z.LE045AZCN
Price: 137.0 USD
Availability: InStock

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Product Description

Bring elegance, symbolism, and storytelling to your space with this Portuguese Ceramic Dragonfly, a stunning decorative piece handmade and hand-painted in the renowned ceramic town of Caldas da Rainha, Portugal. With glazed ceramic wings and a sculpted natural brass body cast in sand molds, this piece merges traditional craftsmanship with cultural richness.

Each dragonfly tells “The Flight of the Dragonfly,” a Portuguese folk tale printed in English and Portuguese and included in the illustrated gift box. The story represents wisdom passed through generations—capturing values of balance, transformation, and elegance in a form that sparks conversation.

The dragonfly is not just an object of beauty, but a versatile decor piece for walls, mantels, bookshelves, coffee tables, or desktops. Whether placed in a modern home, rustic setting, or artistic studio, it adds a unique heritage element that resonates deeply with nature lovers, collectors, and fans of European folk art.

Available in Cobalt Blue, Coral, and Cyan Green, this 10" ceramic dragonfly is a refined fusion of function and meaning. It makes a memorable gift for birthdays, holidays, or any occasion where authenticity and artistry matter.

Features

Handcrafted in Portugal: Each decorative dragonfly is handmade and hand-painted in Caldas da Rainha by master artisans, using traditional ceramic techniques
Folk-Inspired Storytelling: Inspired by Portuguese folklore, “The Flight of the Dragonfly” embodies a tale of balance, beauty, and generational wisdom—presented in English and Portuguese
Premium Materials: Features glazed ceramic wings and a golden-toned natural brass body, manually cast using sand molds for artisanal quality and durability
Versatile Display: Perfect as a shelf accent, tabletop decor, wall display, or mantelpiece—adds sophistication and cultural richness to any home or office
Gift-Ready Packaging: Arrives in a beautifully illustrated gift box, making it a thoughtful present for birthdays, holidays, housewarmings, or collectors of fine European ceramics

Specifications

Material: Glazed ceramic wings, natural brass body
Origin: Made in Portugal
Dimensions: 10" x 8" x 4" (L x W x H)
Weight: 1.4 lb
Colors Available: Cobalt Blue, Coral, Cyan Green
Packaging: Illustrated gift box with bilingual folklore booklet (EN + PT)

Care Instructions

Clean gently with a dry cloth
Indoor decorative use only
Avoid direct contact with water or moisture

Orders usually leave our warehouse within 1 business day. These are guarantee shipping times. We ship items out Monday - Saturday. No items are shipped out on Sundays. If we become aware of any delays or if there should be unexpected changes, we will notify you via email.

We are proud to offer FREE SHIPPING on all our items when purchased online to addresses in the continental US only. We ship to the address provided at checkout.

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Storytellers

Ceramics with a story

In this laboratory, even the technique reveals a story — and this one starts at the beginning of the 19th century when “Maria dos Cacos”, using only her hands, became the first of a long tradition of potters from Caldas da Rainha.

Her ancient techniques are a story that is threatened to get lost forever. And it’s in this attempt to preserve this knowledge that Laboratório d’Estórias finds a reason to exist, recovering and valuing the painting techniques of the end of the 19th century and the vast tradition of manual techniques from Caldas da Rainha.

the maker

Laboratório d’Estórias

Laboratório d’Estórias came to life through the hands of Rute Rosa and Sergio Vieira. In common, they have the place where they studied design – ESAD, in Caldas da Rainha – but more than that, a desire to tell stories through objects, allying Rute passion for ceramics to the Sérgio talent for the development of original products.

meet the maker