Burgio, a remote mountain town in Agrigento province, is one of Sicily’s ceramic centers, where for centuries different family studios created distinct pottery. Different from Santo Stefano di Camastra, Caltagirone, and Sciacca, most of Burgio’s are most depicted on tan-colored and off-white beds. If looking for an off-the-beaten path stop, it’s a great place to…
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Bring Home Something One Of A Kind
I love my new earrings (one pair of a handful I bought or was given while in Sicily in May) featuring the leaf of the fichi d’india cactus prevalent throughout Sicily! These were hand crafted by Cathenica Boutique and although, one of a kind, others like them and more may be purchased at Triscele ALAB…
Burgio: A Souvenir And A Story
Bringing home a unique handcrafted piece of pottery for yourself or your loved ones is a fantastic souvenir. Sicily has many centers of ceramics, perhaps the most famous are Caltagirone, Santo Stefano di Camastra, and Sciacca. Burgio, where I photographed this image, is also well-known for its earthenware. For an off-the-beaten path stop, it’s a…
The Details are in the Doorways of Erice
When wandering through the streets of Erice, you will come upon charming doorways and residents’ traditional, handmade linens.