The latest addition to RAK Ceramics' I Sassi Collection takes its cues from one of Italy's most distinctive historic landscapes, translating the geology and architecture of the UNESCO-listed Sassi di Matera into a contemporary porcelain surface.

Designed to evoke the character of the ancient cave dwellings carved into southern Italy's calcarenite rock, I Sassi Matera draws on the weathered textures and tonal variation created over centuries by water and wind erosion. Rather than replicating stone directly, the collection interprets its layered appearance through ceramic surface design.

The launch expands the manufacturer's I Sassi Collection alongside I Sassi Borgogna, with both ranges sharing the same base background. RAK Ceramics says this approach allows the two surfaces to be specified together while maintaining visual continuity across larger schemes.

I Sassi Matera introduces a more expressive finish by combining that shared base with decorative mineral-like flakes that add depth and movement to the surface. The result is a collection intended to balance historical reference with contemporary architectural applications.

Available in dark greige, dark ivory, dark sand and grey, the range includes coordinated decorative options and is produced in 90 x 180cm, 120 x 120cm and 60 x 120cm formats. The large-format porcelain is suitable for a variety of interior applications, from residential spaces to commercial and hospitality projects.

The collection reflects a wider trend for ceramic manufacturers to draw inspiration from natural stone and geological landscapes, using digital production techniques to recreate the visual complexity and subtle variation associated with quarried materials while offering the consistency and performance of porcelain.