Collecting figurines is more than just a hobby for many; it’s an investment. The right figurines, like Lladro and Hummel, can appreciate in value over time, making them a savvy purchase for the ...

Thirty-seven years ago when three brothers pooled their talents and money to open a small ceramic factory in Almacera, Spain, the Lladro name was unknown to collectors of porcelain figurines. Today ...

Lladro was founded by the three Lladro brothers: Juan, Jose, and Vicente in 1953. The founders formed the family company in the village of Almacera, Spain, near Valencia. After more than 50 years, the ...

LONGBOAT KEY -- Collectors embrace the efficiency of the Internet for tracking down hard-to-find pieces; a Longboat Key entrepreneur finds it lowers overhead. Janet Gale Hammer, 48, turned her 10-year ...

Lladró India’s Coo Nikhil Lamba says his company has started weaving technology and art to create new products Image: Amit Verma Spanish handmade porcelain luxury label Lladró caters to the unique ...

Láolú Senbanjo’s singular black and gold geometric patterns welcome Yoruba culture and other Nigerian traditions into a contemporary context, translating the New York-based Nigerian artist’s drawing ...