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

Pine cone decorated in Green on a base with Yellow and Red details in Caltagirone Ceramics, Green decoration and shaded base

The art of Caltagirone ceramics is ancient and appreciated all over the world. For centuries, the local artisans with their mastery have created unique and precious sculptures and artifacts, using ancient traditional methods handed down from generation to generation.

These pine cones with the decorated base are a much appreciated design object thanks to their pattern which is neither too simple nor too complicated, decorating with the right balance between elegance and lively colour.

This is how real works of art are born, made with the utmost attention to detail and with quality materials. Each piece is unique, any small imperfections attest to the craftsmanship and originality.

The Sicilian Pigna takes its shape from the fruit of the pine tree, traditionally a symbol of prosperity and a wish for well-being and happiness.

For this reason it is customary to give them as a wish for abundance, prosperity and fertility and to express a profound wish for health and well-being. In fact, traditionally it was used to adorn the wedding chamber to wish the formation of a large family. Due to its beautiful meaning, it is very suitable as a gift for newlyweds, or for those who have just inaugurated a house or to congratulate a birth.

Dimensions: h25 cm