The city of Nove, Italy, held its annual ceramics festival Sept. 14, but this year extended a special welcome to the local military living in the Vicenza community.

In Tonala, pottery rules. It has been the main source of Mexico's most prized pottery since pre-Hispanic times and still boasts more than 400 workshops.

NAGOYA--A special art exhibition here boasts some 80 picture plates, ashtrays and decorative ceramic ware featuring vignettes of famous sightseeing spots from around the world.