The history of the brand name "Cama" has its roots in Deruta, a city known for its famous production of ceramics throughout Italy. It is also linked to California and in most areas of the United States.

The name "Friends of Cama" was originally created by a group of American citizens from the Bay Area, who in 2010 came together to raise a "crowdfunding" in order to save the ceramic factory from imminent closure. They wanted their favourite artisan workshop to stay in business as for 30 years they had become collectors, and closure meant they would not be able to acquire any more genuine Cama pieces.

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Fonte: L'italo-Americano