List of products by brand Teste di Moro e Pigne in Ceramica di Caltagirone
The Ceramics of Caltagirone are one of the great treasures of Sicilian craftsmanship.
They were born in Caltagirone, in the province of Catania, a town famous throughout the world for the production of these wonderful artistic ceramics, which represent the greatest expression of local culture and tradition.
The history of these ceramics dates back to a long time ago, when local artisans made commonly used objects such as plates, plates, vases, using local clay. Afterwards, over the centuries the art of ceramics has evolved, enriching itself with new techniques, designs and colours.
Today these ceramics are known for their beauty, quality and infinite variety of shapes and colors.
Each piece is a unique piece, demonstrating the great creativity and mastery of local artisans.
The ceramics of Caltagirone are characterized by traditional designs, such as the famous "Moor's Heads", using techniques such as turning, freehand decoration, enamel painting and kiln firing.
Every year, in the month of May, Caltagirone celebrates the Ceramics Festival, an event that attracts visitors from all over the world. During this festival the streets of the historic center are transformed into a large open-air market where artisans exhibit their works and where you can watch live demonstrations of ceramic making.
These ceramics are a true symbol of Sicily and its thousand-year-old culture.
Small Moorish Heads Coclea Line with golden diadem and blue drape
Moorish Heads in Caltagirone ceramic, made and hand painted by master craftsmen of Caltagirone, who take care of every detail and finish these small sculptures with art and skill.
You can choose between:
- the White Man decorated with the usual black moustache, and with a veil in various shades of blue. It is also adorned with pearls, necklaces and a golden diadem.
- the White Woman wearing gold colored jewels, two earrings, a necklace and a diadem on her forehead. She too is decorated with a veil that has various shades of blue.
Each hot air balloon is modeled and decorated by hand by local artisans from the city of Caltagirone, who take care of every single detail with care and passion.
Moorish Heads Small Coclea line decorated in light blue and gold with Dark Man and White Woman
Choose between Moor Head in Caltagirone ceramic depicting a Moor Man or a White Woman who, unlike other ceramics, is slightly smaller in size: 13 cm
You can choose between:
- the Moor Man decorated with the usual black color with a veil with various shades of blue. It is also adorned with a golden diadem, golden earrings and a golden necklace.
- the White Woman wearing gold colored jewels, two earrings, a necklace and a diadem on her forehead. She too is decorated with a veil that has various shades of blue.
Small Moor's head in Caltagirone ceramic with turban with orange details
Moor's head in Sicilian Caltagirone ceramic made and hand painted, the result of the centuries-old Sicilian tradition of Caltagirone ceramics.
You can choose between two types of Moor's Heads, either the Moor King or the Queen, both are adorned with a turban on which orange details are drawn with some slight yellow nuances and a green closure.
Both ceramic pieces also feature the famous frieze above the head, a sign that distinguishes the great elegance and great history of these ceramic heads.
On the neck the Queen has a red necklace, while the Moorish King is characterized by the classic black color and orange details on the face.
Dark Brown in the medium 20 cm version, Quattro Stagioni collection
Choose one of the four wonderful Moro's Heads created with the original Caltagirone ceramic, handmade by local artisans who take care of every little detail, finishing these small sculptures with real crystal shiny enamel to make it even more brilliant.
Choose between Spring, Winter, Summer and Autumn, which make up the "Four Seasons" collection which is inspired by nature and what alters its shapes and colours.
Time, contained in a year and divided into four seasons
The pieces in this series are perfect for modern environments
Testa di Moro collezione Quattro Stagioni - Autumn
The Ceramics of Caltagirone, with its marvelous artistic and artisanal masterpieces, is established and appreciated all over the world. The Moorish heads are one of the most characteristic symbols of Sicilian tradition and legend.
This Moro is the Autumn version. With Summer, Spring and Winter, it is part of the Four Seasons collection, inspired by nature and what alters its shapes and colours. Time, enclosed in a year and divided into four seasons.
Handmade by local artisans, each piece is unique and special!
The Ceramics of Caltagirone, with its wonderful artisanal artistic masterpieces, is established and appreciated throughout the world. The Moor's Heads are one of the most characteristic symbols of Sicilian tradition and legend.
This Moro Queen is the version of Autumn. With Summer, Spring and Winter, she is part of the Four Seasons collection, inspired by nature and what alters its shapes and colors. Time, contained in a year and divided into four seasons.
Size: 20cm
!! ATTENTION !! This ceramic has a slight break in the front part, precisely on the nose. (See Photo)
Green colored pine cone with yellow and red decorated base handmade in Caltagirone ceramic
This elegant pine cone hand-decorated by local artisans of the famous Caltagirone ceramics is decorated with a very lively dark green color and has shades of yellow at the base, some black details and some red details.
It is a small design object, perfect for enriching and decorating your home or garden with style, to ensure a touch of authentic Sicilian tradition.
Perfect as a gift idea to wish prosperity, health and luck.
It is a White Pine cone in Ceramic decorated by hand by the local artisans of Caltagirone. It is a unique and refined decorative object, which can be used both in different rooms inside a house, but also outside, in a garden, on a terrace.
White is a very elegant colour
As a gift idea it is always much appreciated, because in ancient times the meaning of the pine cone was a wish for prosperity and fertility.
It is a Yellow Pigna in Ceramic decorated by hand by the local artisans of Caltagirone. It is a unique and refined decorative object, which can be used both in different rooms inside a house, but also outside, in a garden, on a terrace.
Yellow is a very sunny and lively colour, which gives the pine cone a beautiful appearance that recalls the sun that illuminates Sicily.
As a gift idea it is always much appreciated, because in ancient times the meaning of the pine cone was a wish for prosperity and fertility.
King Moorish Head 45 cm, Antiqued style with Empire Crown and decorated in white with leaves and fruit
It is one of the most elegant models of the Moorish Heads in Caltagirone Ceramic Art, or the Queen Crown Empire which is enriched with pearls on the crown, leaves all over the head, and various types of fruit: Lemons, Grapes, Pomegranate.
Everything is in an antiqued style and characterized by the total absence of colors, everything is white, the crown, the fruit, the leaves, the necklaces, all white, the great elegance and uniqueness of this Sicilian Ceramic Head from Caltagirone.
In short, we are talking about one of the richest and most valuable models of Moro heads in Caltagirone ceramics, very rich in shapes and shades, a real object of unique, elegant and modern design.
Moorish Head White Queen of 45 cm, Antiqued style with Empire Crown and decorated in white with leaves and fruit
It is one of the most elegant models of the Moorish Heads in Caltagirone Ceramic Art, or the Queen Crown Empire which is enriched with pearls on the crown, leaves all over the head, and various types of fruit: Lemons, Grapes, Pomegranate.
Everything is in an antiqued style and characterized by the total absence of colors, everything is white, the crown, the fruit, the leaves, the necklaces, all white, great elegance and uniqueness of this Sicilian Ceramic Head from Caltagirone.
In short, we are talking about one of the richest and most valuable models of Moro heads in Caltagirone ceramics, very rich in shapes and shades, a real object of unique, elegant and modern design.
Moorish Head decorated in Bordeaux and adorned with a White Crown - Queen
Classic Moor's Head in Caltagirone ceramic, made and hand painted by master craftsmen of Caltagirone, who take care of every detail and refine these small sculptures with art and skill.
This Sicilian Testa di Moro depicts the Queen adorned with a white crown, to represent her status as "Queen", and is decorated with a bordeaux drape, black details, such as earrings or necklace and the classic facial makeup with red and yellow details.
Dark Moorish Head decorated with a Bordeaux drape. Crowned with a White Crown.
The "Moro", the most classic of the Moorish heads made by hand with Caltagirone ceramics depicting a Moorish man, but with a modern touch: the Bordeaux drape, which makes the classic object suitable for even the most modern environments.
This Moorish Head depicting the "Moor" is decorated with black jewels, white leaves on the sides and is crowned with a White Crown.
It is a piece painted entirely by hand and therefore unique, different in detail from all the others, even from the same line.
Dimensions:20 x 11cm
N.B. The objects made in Caltagirone ceramics are made entirely by hand, therefore, sizes, shapes and colors may undergo slight variations compared to the object depicted in the photo
Moorish Head with Crown and Green Decoration - Queen
Classic Moor's Head in Caltagirone ceramic, made and hand painted by master craftsmen of Caltagirone, who take care of every detail and refine these small sculptures with art and skill.
It is one of the models of the Moresca Line of the Moorish Heads, a line which is then enriched by Ornate decorations on a Green background, by an Imperial Crown with Green spheres above.
Perfect for furnishing shops, houses, gardens, and much more with taste and elegance
Moorish Moorish Head with Crown and Green Decoration - King
Classic Moor's Head in Caltagirone ceramic, made and hand painted by master craftsmen of Caltagirone, who take care of every detail and refine these small sculptures with art and skill.
It is one of the models of the Moresca Line of the Moorish Heads, a line which is then enriched by Ornate decorations on a Green background, by an Imperial Crown with Green spheres above.
Perfect for furnishing shops, houses, gardens, and much more with taste and elegance
Pine Cones Antiquated with shaded base in Caltagirone Ceramic
Elegant ceramic pine cone decorated by hand by local artisans of the city of Caltagirone, antiqued decoration and shaded base on black
They are real small works of art, ideal for enriching and decorating your home or garden with style, to ensure a touch of authentic Sicilian tradition.
Perfect as a gift idea to wish prosperity, health and luck.
Pine Cones Dark with decorated base in Caltagirone Ceramic
Black pine cone with colored base, decorated and handmade in Caltagirone ceramics
Elegant ceramic pine cone decorated by hand by local artisans of the city of Caltagirone, black decoration and colored base, with the typical colors of Sicilian ceramics.
They are real small works of art, ideal for enriching and decorating your home or garden with style, to ensure a touch of authentic Sicilian tradition.
Perfect as a gift idea to wish prosperity, health and luck.
Black Pine Cones with coloured base in Caltagirone Ceramic
Elegant ceramic Pigna hand decorated by local artisans of the city of Caltagirone, black decoration and shaded base
They are real small works of art, ideal for enriching and decorating your home or garden with style, to ensure a touch of authentic Sicilian tradition.
Perfect as a gift idea to wish prosperity, health and luck.
Yellow Pine with decorated base in Caltagirone Ceramic
Beautiful and colorful ceramic pine cone decorated by hand by local artisans in the city of Caltagirone, Yellow decoration and colored base, with the typical colors of Sicilian ceramics.
They are real small works of art, ideal for enriching and decorating your home or garden with a touch of authentic Sicilian tradition.
Perfect as a gift idea to wish prosperity, health and luck.
Classic Moor's Head in Caltagirone ceramic, made and hand painted by master craftsmen of Caltagirone, who take care of every detail and refine these small sculptures with art and skill.
It is one of the models of the Classic Line of Dark Brown Heads, the historic line, which is then enriched by decorations with bright colors, from green leaves to red spheres and much more.
Testa di Moro in Caltagirone ceramic, handmade by excellent local artisans according to the traditional processing of Sicilian ceramics. Details and decorations with attention to every little aspect, small sculptures finished with glossy enamel in real crystal that make them very elegant and brilliant.
This is the one representing the Queen of the Norman Empire, decorated with Black friezes on an Orange background, and finished with gold and black details and with the Great Norman Crown with white leaves and gold details
Testa di Moro in Caltagirone ceramic, handmade by local artisans respecting the traditional processing of Sicilian ceramics. Details and decorations with attention to every little aspect, small sculptures finished with glossy enamel in real crystal that make them very elegant and brilliant.
This is the one representing the King of the Norman Empire, in Orange and Black decoration and finished with a Great Crown with white leaves and golden details.
Testa di Moro Moresca line - Blue decoration - Queen
Wonderful Caltagirone ceramic vase, made entirely by hand by local artisans, according to tradition.
The Moorish heads in Caltagirone ceramic are known all over the world. Symbol of style and elegance, fruit of the centuries-old Sicilian tradition, which tells of ancient myths and legends.
This Blue Decor Queen is part of the "Moresca" series. Elegant and classic, this series is perfect for modern environments
Ornamental ceramic vase made and hand painted, the result of the centuries-old Sicilian tradition of Caltagirone ceramics.
Known all over the world, the Moorish heads tell ancient legends related to stories of love, passion and betrayal. Precious and highly sought-after furnishing objects, they give class and elegance to any type of environment, classic or modern
This Blue Decoro King is part of the "Moresca" series. Elegant and classic, this series is perfect for modern environments
Testa di Moro collezione Quattro Stagioni - Summer
Born from the skilled hands of local artisans and exported all over the world, Caltagirone ceramics are among the most appreciated and recognized artisanal manufacturing works
This Moro represents Summer. Together with Winter, Spring and Autumn, it is part of the Four Seasons collection, inspired by nature and what alters its shapes and colours. Time, enclosed in a year and divided into four seasons
Made exclusively by hand, it is perfect for decorating classic and modern environments!
Testa di Moro collezione Quattro Stagioni - Winter
The Mori heads in Caltagirone Ceramics, recognized and exported all over the world, are the result of centuries-old tradition and appreciated craftsmanship.
This Moor represents Winter. Together with Summer, Spring and Autumn, it is part of the Four Seasons collection, inspired by nature and what alters its shapes and colours. Time, enclosed in a year and divided into four seasons.
Made exclusively by hand by local artisans who, taking care of every little detail, give life to true works of art!
Testa di Moro collezione Quattro Stagioni - Primavera
Wonderful Moor's Head in Caltagirone ceramic, handmade by local artisans, taking care of every little detail and finishing this small sculpture with real crystal polished enamel to make it even more brilliant
Testa di Moro Primavera is inspired by nature and what alters its shapes and colours. Time, enclosed in a year and divided into four seasons.
This series is perfect for modern environments, to be combined with the other heads that make up the 4 seasons, Summer, Winter, Autumn series
Caltagirone Ceramic Fish: a work of art with the Sicilian sea in its heart
The Fish in Ceramic Caltagirone are a small work of art that brings with it the wonderful sea of Sicily.
This design object is made with the original Caltagirone ceramic, and is worked and decorated by hand by local artisans from the city of Caltagirone, who take care of every single detail with care and passion.
These ceramic pieces are suitable for decorating any environment, such as a garden, a terrace, or any environment inside a house or shop.
Lemons to hang in Caltagirone ceramic: a piece of Sicilian tradition
The Ceramic Lemons of Caltagirone are an art object that represents one of the most traditional symbols of Sicily such as Lemons, one of the most historic fruits of the ancient tradition of the Sicilian island.
This design object is made with the original Caltagirone ceramic, and is worked and decorated by hand by local artisans from the city of Caltagirone, who take care of every single detail with care and passion.
It is a Red Pigna in Ceramic decorated by hand by the local artisans of Caltagirone. It is a unique and refined decorative object, which can be used both in different rooms inside a house, but also outside, in a garden, on a terrace.
Red is a very sunny and lively colour, which gives the pine cone a beautiful appearance that recalls the sun that illuminates Sicily.
As a gift idea it is always much appreciated, because in ancient times the meaning of the pine cone was a wish for prosperity and fertility.
It is a Green Pigna in Ceramic decorated by hand by the local artisans of Caltagirone. It is a unique and refined decorative object, which can be used both in different rooms inside a house, but also outside, in a garden, on a terrace.
Green is a very sunny and lively colour, which gives the pine cone a beautiful appearance.
As a gift idea it is always much appreciated, because in ancient times the meaning of the pine cone was a wish for prosperity and fertility.
Small Moor's head in Caltagirone ceramic with turban with blue and red details
Moor's head in Sicilian Caltagirone ceramic made and hand painted, the result of the centuries-old Sicilian tradition of Caltagirone ceramics.
You can choose between two types of Moor's Heads, either the Moor King or the Queen, both are adorned with a turban on which blue and red details are drawn with some slight black nuances and a red closure.
Both ceramic pieces also feature the famous frieze above the head, a sign that distinguishes the great elegance and great history of these ceramic heads.
On the neck the Queen has a red necklace, while the Moorish King is characterized by the classic black color and orange details on the face.
Small White Moor's head in Caltagirone ceramic with turban and orange details
White Moor's head in Sicilian Caltagirone ceramic made and hand painted, the result of the centuries-old Sicilian tradition of Caltagirone ceramics.
You can choose between two types of Moor's Heads, either the White King or the Queen, both are adorned with a turban on which orange details are drawn with some slight yellow nuances and a green closure.
Both ceramic pieces also feature the famous frieze above the head, a sign that distinguishes the great elegance and great history of these ceramic heads.
On the neck the Queen has a red necklace, while the Moorish King is characterized byhe details of the face, the black mustache, the goatee, the eyebrows, and two big blue eyes.
Small Moor's head in Caltagirone ceramic with turban with red details
Moor's head in Sicilian Caltagirone ceramic made and hand painted, the result of the centuries-old Sicilian tradition of Caltagirone ceramics.
You can choose between two types of Moor's Heads, either the Moor King or the Queen, both are adorned with a turban on which red details are drawn with some slight yellow nuances and a green closure.
Both ceramic pieces also feature the famous frieze above the head, a sign that distinguishes the great elegance and great history of these ceramic heads.
On the neck the Queen has a green necklace, while the Moorish King is characterized by the classic black color and orange details on the face.
Small Moor's head in Caltagirone ceramic with yellow and orange turban
Moor's head in Sicilian Caltagirone ceramic made and hand painted, the result of the centuries-old Sicilian tradition of Caltagirone ceramics.
You can choose between the Moorish King and the Queen adorned with a yellow drape with orange shades. Attached to the head, there are also flowers and leaves in white, characterized by the absence of colours.
On the neck the Queen has a black necklace, while the Moorish King is characterized by the classic black color and orange details on the face.
Small Moorish Dark head in Caltagirone Ceramic decorated with flowers and colored fruit
Moor's head in Sicilian Caltagirone ceramic made and hand painted, the result of the centuries-old Sicilian tradition of Caltagirone ceramics.
You can choose between the Moorish King and the Queen, full of bright and fresh colours, starting with a drape with blue decorations and black details on which green leaves, pink flowers and bright yellow colored lemons are placed.
On the neck the Queen has a red necklace, while the Moorish King has a red turban.
Moorish head in Caltagirone ceramic with a lamp decorated in white
Illuminate your rooms with style thanks to this elegant Sicilian Moro Head in Caltagirone Ceramic.
This Moorish headwith integrated lamp is created entirely by hand with the precious ceramics of Caltagirone, and represents an antique-style man covered by a white veil and enriched by a face full of details, colored lips, mustache, goatee and dark eyebrows.
It is a perfect design object both to decorate an elegant environment but also to illuminate it thanks to their integrated lamp.
Moorish Head in Caltagirone ceramic with a lamp decorated in white
Illuminate your rooms with style thanks to these elegant Sicilian Moorish Heads Lamp in Caltagirone Ceramic.
This Testa di Moro with the integrated Lamp is entirely handmade with the precious Caltagirone Ceramics, and represents an Antique-style Woman who is covered by a white veil and adorned with earrings and necklaces, all in white. On the other hand, the red of the lips and the blue of the make-up stand out on the face.
It is a perfect design object both to decorate an elegant environment but also to illuminate it thanks to their integrated lamp.
Head size: 19 x 30 cm
N.B. The dimensions concern only the ceramic head. The dimensions do not include the Lume.
Moorish Head in Sicilian Ceramic Decorated in Yellow - Caltagirone Ceramic 30 cm
It is an ornamental Sicilian ceramic vase made and hand painted, the result of the centuries-old Sicilian tradition of Caltagirone ceramics.
You can choose between the King and the Queen, both with a white face, decorated with a yellow turban in Baroque style, a refined headdress entirely yellow with some orange shades.
On the head of this wonderful Caltagirone ceramic sculpture there is a frieze, a white decoration that adds further elegance to this already very elegant and classic object.
Classic Moor's Head in Caltagirone ceramic, made and hand painted by master craftsmen of Caltagirone, who take care of every detail and refine these small sculptures with art and skill.
It is one of the models of the Classic Line of Dark Brown Heads, the historic line, which is then enriched by decorations with bright colors, from green leaves to red spheres and much more.
Testa di Moro in Caltagirone ceramic, handmade by local artisans, respecting the traditional processing of Sicilian ceramics. Details and decorations with attention to every little aspect, small sculptures finished with shiny enamel in real crystal that make them very elegant and brilliant.
It is one of the models of the Classic Line of Dark Brown Heads, the historic line, which is then enriched by decorations with bright colors, from green leaves to red spheres and much more.
Pine Cones Red with decorated base in Caltagirone Ceramic
Elegant ceramic Pigna hand decorated by local artisans of the city of Caltagirone, red decoration and shaded base
They are real small works of art, ideal for enriching and decorating your home or garden with style, to ensure a touch of authentic Sicilian tradition.
Perfect as a gift idea to wish prosperity, health and luck.
Green Pine Cones with shaded base in Caltagirone Ceramic
Elegant ceramic pine cone decorated by hand by local artisans in the city of Caltagirone, green decoration and shaded base
They are real small works of art, ideal for enriching and decorating your home or garden with style, to ensure a touch of authentic Sicilian tradition.
Perfect as a gift idea to wish prosperity, health and luck.
Classic Moor's Head in Caltagirone ceramic, made and hand painted by master craftsmen of Caltagirone, who take care of every detail and refine these small sculptures with art and skill.
It is one of the models of the Classic Line of Dark Brown Heads, the historic line, which is then enriched by decorations with bright colors, from green leaves to red spheres and much more.
Perfect for decorating indoors or outdoors, perfect for any decor, from classic to modern.
Moor's Head of the King with Lemons and Sunflowers
Testa di Moro in Caltagirone ceramic, finished and hand painted by master craftsmen of Caltagirone in Sicily, who take care of every detail and finish these small sculptures with art and skill.
A very beautiful and elegant Male Dark Brown, enriched with Orange and Red Sunflowers and with Lemons of a beautiful bright Yellow
Moorish heads decorated in Bordeaux and Yellow with Lemons and Flowers
Moorish Heads in Caltagirone ceramic, finished and hand painted by master craftsmen of Caltagirone in Sicily, who take care of every detail and finish these small sculptures with art and skill.
You can choose between:
- the Male Moorish Head colored in various shades of Yellow and Black, also visible on the sides and decorated with a bordeaux veil, colored green leaves and blue and red sunflowers
- the Female Moorish Head with a very elegant shape, is also enriched with Red and Blue Sunflowers, Bright Yellow Lemons, Green Leaves. She too features yellow accents on the sides as well as a Bordeaux veil and burgundy necklace
These are design objects with very bright colours, therefore suitable for decorating both internal and external environments.