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CALTAGIRONE CERAMICS

The pine cones

It is a very ancient symbol and we find it in ancient Egypt, Babylon and Greece as an image of the divine and immortality. Being a fruit generated by an evergreen, the pine cone symbolized life force and eternity.

The pine cone is the fruit of the pine tree, which has always and in various civilizations contained within itself the symbolic meanings of life force, immortality, divinity, linked to the tree that generates it together with those of fertility and regenerative force for the seeds it contains.

Sicilian popular tradition believes that it is useful to give pine cones to hang over the door of the house as a wish for health and good luck to the family who lives there. But we also find the Pigna on balconies and entrance gates of ancient villas and noble gardens, monumental cemeteries, facades of churches and convents, to the point of populating the thrones of kings and popes as a materialization of the soul, the bridge that unites the ground to divine.

These meanings materialize in the hands of skilled ceramic artisans who create large and small pine cones. Today, artistic pine cones, used as wedding favors, wedding gifts, interior and exterior furnishing accessories or as a lamp base, remain an exclusive way of expressing a profound wish for well-being.

Artisanal Caltagirone ceramic pine cone handmade in Italy

Dimensions: height 30cm, 35cm and 40cm.

Turquoise colour

Glossy finish

Do not leave to the elements during cold seasons.

The master ceramist with great skill and love for his art shapes the heart on the wheel and then works each scale individually to create this fantastic pine cone.

working the clay with your handsapplying the scales one by one hand application of the scales on the base of the pine coneclose-up of the finished pine cone before going into the oven2

Caltagirone: city of ceramics

The name Caltagirone derives from the Arabic term Qal'at 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. Today, in artisanal manufacturing everything is done by hand.

Get inspiration from these images 

Red handcrafted half pine cone vase stand with green plantSunny day swimming pool with clear water on the edge a blue Caltagirone ceramic pine coneHandcrafted cachepot and pine cone Vase and handmade intense blue Caltagirone ceramic plate
Pine cone and table lamp with black lampshade handcrafted in Caltagirone ceramic
 

WHY BUY SOFIA DI CALTAGIRONE CERAMICS?

Therefore each object strictly 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.

Here are some items you can find in our shop

Handmade pine cone and table lamp in Caltagirone ceramic in mustard colourArtisanal pine cone in matt black Caltagirone ceramic, handmade, Sicilian styleArtisanal pine cone and handmade intense blue Caltagirone ceramic egg Artisanal pine cone in Bordeaux Caltagirone ceramic, handmade, Sicilian style

Conditions of sale

Each object is accompanied by a certificate of guarantee and is hallmarked and signed underneath, which certifies its 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. 

Production time: 10 to 20 working days

For deliveries before the maximum times you can contact us to find out availability or exact timing. 

 

SHIPPING

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

Fastest shipping service available: Quotation upon request

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

Before paying, contact us for a quote.

RETURN

Gfree in case of item different from the description, broken or defective,

Notify us promptly, maximum within 4 days in case of damage during transport.

IMPORTANT: 

The goods travel insured and are carefully and carefully packaged and checked before shipping. 

Sign the courier receipt always with reservations, objects that show damage during transport will be replaced only in the case of reception with reservations. 

TAXES

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, the 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 relating to import taxes and/or customs duties will be charged of the buyer.

The pine cone is the fruit of the pine tree, which has always and in various civilizations contained within itself the symbolic meanings of life force, immortality, divinity, linked to the tree that generates it together with those of fertility and regenerative force for the seeds it contains. Sicilian popular tradition believes that it is useful to give pine cones to hang over the door of the house as a wish for health and good luck to the family who lives there. But we also find the Pigna on balconies and entrance gates of ancient villas and noble gardens, monumental cemeteries, facades of churches and convents, to the point of populating the thrones of kings and popes as a materialization of the soul, the bridge that unites the ground to divine. These meanings materialize in the hands o