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.

Ceramic Pine Cones

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Yellow Pine Cone in Sicilian Caltagirone Ceramic - 20 cm Height

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Yellow Pine Cone in Sicilian Caltagirone Ceramic - 20 cm Height

Yellow pine cone handmade in Caltagirone ceramic

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.

Dimensions: h30cm

€69.00 €92.00

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Pine Cones Blue in Caltagirone Ceramic with White and Blue Base - 20 cm Height

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Pine Cones Blue in Caltagirone Ceramic with White and Blue Base - 20 cm Height

Blue pine cone handmade in Caltagirone ceramic

Elegant Pigna in ceramic hand-decorated by local artisans of the city of Caltagirone, in Blue decoration

They are real small works of art, ideal for enriching and decorating your home or garden with a touch of authentic Sicilian tradition.

Pine cones depicting the fruit of the pine are perfect as a gift idea as a symbol of prosperity, health and luck.

Dimensions: h30cm

€69.00 €92.00

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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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Red Pine Cone in Famous Sicilian Caltagirone Ceramic - 20 cm Height

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Red Pine Cone in Famous Sicilian Caltagirone Ceramic - 20 cm Height

Red pine cone handmade in Caltagirone ceramic

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.

Dimensions: h30cm

€69.00 €92.00

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