The famous Ceramic of Caltagirone

A selection of the best Caltagirone ceramics, from Moorish heads to decorated and antiqued pine cones

Caltagirone ceramics 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 marvelous artistic ceramics, which represent the greatest expression of local culture and tradition.

The ceramics of Caltagirone are characterized by traditional designs, such as the famous "Teste di Moro", using techniques such as working on the wheel, freehand decoration, enamel painting and kiln firing.

Orange Moorish Head with Moor King and Frieze 13 cm - Sicilian Ceramics of Caltagirone

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.

Dimensions: 13 x 8cm

€35.25 €47.00

White Moorish Head with Orange details 13 cm - Sicilian Ceramics of Caltagirone

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White Moorish Head with Orange details 13 cm - Sicilian Ceramics of Caltagirone

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.

Dimensions: 13 x 8cm

€33.75 €45.00

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