Ceramic Pine Cones

Caltagirone ceramic pine cones are an ancient artisan tradition of the Sicilian city of Caltagirone. Since ancient times it has contained meanings related to the life force, immortality, divinity. And the Sicilian tradition says that giving away pine cones is a wish for good health and luck.

These decorative objects represent the pine cones and are entirely handmade, using the most ancient local ceramic techniques

Their history dates back to around the seventeenth century, when the city of Caltagirone became one of the main production centers of Sicilian ceramics

Originally they were made to decorate the gardens of noble villas, the facades of churches, convents, or even the thrones of kings and popes, but they soon became very popular among the local population

Each pine cone consists of three parts:

the base
the central part
the top

The Base is usually a flat circle, decorated with geometric or floral motifs, on which the pine cone is placed.

The Central Part is made up of scales that are superimposed creating the effect of a pine cone.

Finally, the top is a cap, often decorated with relief motifs

The Caltagirone Ceramic Pine Cones are considered a unique work of art and represent one of the most important symbols of Sicilian culture.

Over the years, local potters have developed new techniques and new styles of decorating pine cones, while always keeping the ancient craft traditions alive.

Today ceramic pine cones are exported all over the world, and are highly appreciated for their beauty and high quality craftsmanship.

In 2008 the city of Caltagirone was also included in the list of intangible cultural heritage of UNESCO, precisely because of its great ceramic tradition and the beauty of its ceramic pine cones.

Green pine cone with 25 cm decorated base in real Caltagirone ceramic

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Green pine cone with 25 cm decorated base in real Caltagirone ceramic

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.

Dimensions: h25 cm

€120.00 €160.00

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Green Pine Cone in Original Sicilian Caltagirone Ceramic - 20 cm Height

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Green Pine Cone in Original Sicilian Caltagirone Ceramic - 20 cm Height

Green pine cone handmade in Caltagirone ceramic

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.

Dimensions: h30cm

€69.00 €92.00

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Pine Cones Green in Caltagirone Ceramic - Height 25 cm

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Pine Cones Green in Caltagirone Ceramic - Height 25 cm

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.

Dimensions: h25cm

€91.50 €122.00

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