This Trinacria is painted on a ceramic jug in the same folk-style as a Sicilian cart might be painted. In this case, the Trinacria not only possesses wings, but snakes–versus wheat–decorating the head at the center of the three legs. My friend Dolores DeLuise explained the history and symbolism of the Trinacria beautifully: “The Trinacria…
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Tarantella dancer on jug-kitsch. #tarantella #jug #brocca #kitsch #sicily #sicilia #italy #italia #sicily_tourism #sicilytourism #sicily_travel #sicilytravel #experiencesicily #sicilyphoto #siciliaph #siciliafoto #igerssicilia #instasicilia #ig_sicily #igfriends_sicilia #ig_palermo #instaitalia #gf_italy
Taormina Fashion of the Past
Traditional dress of a peasant woman from Taormina carrying terracotta jug, which was a common way to transport foodstuffs such as wine, olive oil, and water. #sicily #sicily_travel #sicilia #sicily_tourism #italy #ig_sicily #italia #siciliaph #taormina #dress #costume #peasant #jug #terracotta