RAK Ceramics has introduced I Sassi Matera, a surface design inspired by the architectural landscape of the Sassi di Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Italy defined by its ancient cave dwellings that have been continuously inhabited since the Paleolithic era around 7,000 years ago. This unique cultural reference brings history, materiality and design together to create a collection rooted in ancient heritage, yet expressed through a contemporary lens.
The collection draws inspiration from the natural formation of Matera itself, where soft calcarenite stone, shaped over time by water and wind erosion, defines the texture and character of the landscape. This became the foundation for a refined ceramic interpretation that captures depth, movement and authenticity in surface form. Developed as part of the wider I Sassi Collection, alongside I Sassi Borgogna, the Matera design combines the Borgogna background with layered decorative flakes.
I Sassi Matera is available in dark greige, dark ivory, dark sand and grey, with coordinated decors designed to extend creative flexibility across applications. Offered in 90x180cm, 120x120cm and 60x120cm formats, the collection supports a wide range of design requirements, from large-scale architectural installations to more detailed interiors.
With its layered material narrative and precise aesthetic harmony, I Sassi Matera reflects RAK Ceramics’ commitment to transforming histsorical inspiration into contemporary surface design, where heritage and innovation coexist in a refined and enduring expression. www.rakceramics.com/uk