Category: Ceramics
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Seeing Red
Ceramic plate in the traditional red-orange design style from Santo Stefano di Camastra.
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A Colorful Steeple
Castelbuono is a beautiful medieval town in the Madonie Mountains. This bell tower pictured is from one of the town’s churches–perhaps built in the 14th century. It is decorated with colorful majolica tiles. This time of year, the Comune di Castelbuono sponsors a series of events for the Christmas and New Year holidays, starting this…
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Feast for the Eyes
Ceramic plate, Caltagirone.
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Good to Know
Travelling tip: “Gabinetti Pubblici” means “Public Bathrooms.”
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Triskeles
It’s believed that this object (a bowl?) was created by an artisan near Gela in the end of the 7th century BC. Its details recall those found on the Isle of Rhodes. The striking triskeles at the center of the design demonstrates the association of the ancient 3-legged symbol with Sicily. It was found in…
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Ceramic Duo
Ceramic figurines with tambourine and guitar, Museo Etnografico Giuseppe Pitrè, Palermo.
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You’re Welcome
All over Sicily you will see ceramic pine cones donning the gates and entryways of homes and businesses. These colorful pine cones symbolize warmth and hospitality.
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Dionysus, Sun/Moon, Aeolus, and Medusa
Ceramic masks, Caltagirone.
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Meet Mirella
After our recent tour, during my stay in Bagheria, I was fortunate to meet graphic and ceramic artist Mirella Pipia in her beautiful store. I am a great admirer of Mirella’s designs, and thanks to my generous cousins, I’m fortunate to have many pieces decorating my apartment in New York. What a pleasure to have…