Sicilian Blue Ceramic Pine Cone Decorated

Sicilian Blue Pine Cone entirely hand-crafted on the lathe in fine Sicilian ceramic, hand-decorated with a beautiful antique blue. Each grain was made and applied by hand in Caltagirone. At the base traditional and fine Ornate Baroque decoration.

More than anything else, Sicilian Pine Cones are widespread in our island. There is no area where they are not used to wish good luck to newlyweds, to express authority and spirituality by placing them on the gateposts of villas and gardens.

Sicilian pine cones are the symbol of a tradition that has been handed down to the present day, and are therefore a source of pride for Sicilian art. The use of pine cones in Sicily is lost in the mists of time and they are distinguished from any other type of decorative pine cone by the method with which they are made!

Each pine cone is made on the lathe, by hand. The lathe forms the cone, which forms the main body of the pine cone, and the base. After an initial quick drying, the grains are applied to the pine cone cone. This work is done by hand, one grain at a time. After forming a small roll of clay, the craftsman, using only two fingers, applies the grain in one movement. Thanks to the use of the fingertips, he gives the typical shape that perfectly imitates the grains of the real pine cone.

Colors, shades and measurements may differ slightly from the photo. Since these are 100% handmade products, any imperfections are part of the manufacturing process and attest to the originality of the products.