WHY BUY SOFIA DI CALTAGIRONE CERAMICS?

Therefore each object rigorously follows 5 long processing stages: Turning and shaping, Drying and first firing, Enamelling, Decoration and Second firing and aging.

For each of these phases we dedicate the utmost care to every detail so that the final product is the result of a unique, inimitable and unaltered work over time. 

Therefore our laboratory is in Caltagirone and all our creations are punched with our brand on the base and fire-signed. 

To certify that every single object has gone through the six processing phases that make it authentic and unalterable over time and that it has passed rigorous quality controls.

The peculiarities of the product depend on the skills of the master ceramist, his creativity and attention to detail, which is a guarantee of the exclusivity of the piece.

For this reason the ceramic objects of Caltagirone SOFIA are real artwork.

indoor and outdoor decorated with our "Moor's Heads"

A BIT OF HISTORY

The story of the beautiful Sicilian girl and the legend of the Moor's head .

It is said that in Palermo, around the year 1100 (the period of Moorish domination in Sicily at Kalsa), there lived in a palace a beautiful young girl who loved to spend her days taking care of the flowers and plants on her balcony.

One day, passing through Kalsa, a young Moor saw the beautiful girl, busy tending the plants, he fell in love with her, decided he wanted her for himself, without hesitation he entered the girl's house and declared his love to her.

 The girl, struck by so much feeling, reciprocated the young man's love, but when she knew that the Moor would leave her to return to his lands in the East, where a wife with children was waiting for him, she waited for the darkness and as soon as he As he fell asleep, he killed him, cut off his head, made a Vase of it, planted basil in it and put it on display outside on the balcony.

The Moor, thus, no longer being able to leave, would always remain with her. Meanwhile the basil grew luxuriantly and aroused the envy of all the inhabitants of the neighborhood. 

Not to be outdone, they had terracotta Vases made in the shape of Moor's head .

Caltagirone: city of ceramics

The name Caltagirone derives from the Arabic term Qalat al Ghiran, which means "Rocca dei Vases ".

Ceramic manufacturing in the Caltagirone area dates back to the Neolithic. 

The imprint of the various peoples who have colonized Sicily over the centuries can also be perceived in the processing of ceramics, despite this, ceramists have always brought out the Sicilian character in their art.

The art of Sicilian ceramic manufacturing has been handed down from generation to generation.

The peculiarities of the product depend on the skills of the master ceramist, his creativity and attention to detail, which is a guarantee of the exclusivity of the piece.

Conditions of sale

Each object is accompanied by a guarantee certificate and is hallmarked and signed underneath, which attests to the originality and origin. 

Our products are entirely handmade, which is why some small imperfections are not to be considered defects, but proof of the uniqueness of the piece.

The object you will receive may differ slightly from the photo, another proof of the handcrafting of each work.

The item will be made to order. 

For this reason Returns are not accepted due to second thoughts.

Times maximums production: 15 working days

If you need delivery before the maximum times

you can contact us to know the availability or the exact timing. 

For shipments to Canada, the United States and Russia, travel time ranges from 7 to 15 business days.

If you need faster delivery, please contact us and we will give you the quote for a faster service.

Free return within 14 days of delivery in case of item different from description, broken or defective,

Please notify us promptly, within 4 days at the latest in case of damage during transport.

IMPORTANT: 

The goods travel insured and It is carefully and accurately packed and checked before shipping. 

Sign the courier receipt Always with reserve.

Items damaged during transport will be replaced only in the case of receipt with reservation and communication within 4 days of the delivery date.

Shipping costs are not valid for Northern Ireland, overseas islands and territories, both in Europe than in America.

Before payment contact us for a quote.

The products sold are not subject to any import tax or customs duty, if the product is sold and delivered in Italy or within the European Union.

In the case of deliveries to countries outside the European Union, products may be subject to import taxes and/or customs duties depending on the type of product and the country of destination.

For more information, you can contact eBay customer service or your country's customs office.

In all cases, any costs related to import taxes and/or customs duties will be borne by the buyer.