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The Significance Of Pine Cone Ceramics In Sicily

You’ll see majolica pine cones like this one I photographed in the ceramic center, Caltagirone, all over Sicily and southern Italy. It’s a significant symbol. As a botanical, the pine cone is a reproductive organ. Female pine cones hold seeds. Male pine cones hold pollen. From ancient Greek times, the pine cone recalls the Greek…

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Pine Cones, Palm Leaves, And Wheat

Live from Italy! Pine cones, palm leaves, and wheat–what do they mean? The past two days, I’ve been in Bari, a major city in the region of Puglia. While in Bari, I visited two of the major churches, the late 12th century Basilica of San Nicola and the late 13th century Cathedral of San Sabino….

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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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Experience Sicily
650 E Palisade Ave Suite 2-151
Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
USA
+1-646-281-4324
AllisonScola@ExperienceSicily.com

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