I love ceramics and collect at least one piece from just about everywhere I travel. I am not one to have a collection just for show - I use these serving pieces - bowls, plates, pitchers, and so forth - all the time. My favorite ceramics are from Italy and we're lucky to get there quite often. Deruta, south of Siena and west of Assisi, is an Italian town famous for its ceramics and I especially love the geometric patterns that they seem to specialize in. But there are many other types available, with figures and flowery designs. There's something to suit just about anyone and any style.
Both Siena and Assisi I have found to be outstanding places for the selection of ceramics. I haven't yet been to Deruta itself but it's on my list. I do remember being in Siena one time and falling in love with two bowls. I couldn't make up my mind - my step-daughter was with me and asked why didn't I just buy both! This was not a concept familiar to me, but decided to go crazy. I've loved both those bowls (pictured) ever since.