Native Trails is celebrating its 25th anniversary with the launch of Precious Metals, a series of genuine 24k gold-, platinum- and silver-glazed fireclay sinks. Crafted by Italian artisans, Precious Metals sinks are made for durability.
The clay soils of Italy’s central Umbrian region have been used to make ceramics since the Bronze Age. The region also has a heritage of goldsmiths and silversmiths that used ancient methods to create metallic glazes over handmade pottery.
To bring the Precious Metals collection to life, Native Trails worked with fireclay master craftspeople in central Italy to combine age-old artisan culture with modern techniques.
The fireclay sinks are fired twice at temperatures reaching over 2200°F. Glazed by hand with genuine 24k gold, platinum and silver, and fired a third time, Precious Metals Collection sinks are protected with custom formulated sealers.