Hello. Yes, it is printed using Ceramic Frit Technology, which is similar to firing a ceramic glaze onto pottery in a kiln. It will never peel, fade or change over time, even when in the elements. The photograph is of a wire basket made from telephone wire by the Zulu tribe. I return 15% of all proceeds to the original Artists. Thank you for your interest and please don't hesitate to ask me any thing else about it. All the best, Connie