Ceramica di Caltagirone " Sicilian Moorish heads" Greek style 25H

Ceramica di Caltagirone " Sicilian Moorish heads" Greek style 25H    

Moorhead: a symbol of love, passion and luck

Ornamental ceramic vases modelled and painted by hand, depicting the face of a man and a woman,
are used as precious and highly sought-after furnishing objects, bringing liveliness and class to any environment, even modern ones.

Created by the skilful hands of local craftsmen and exported all over the world,
today the Teste di Moro are almost always reproduced in pairs and are symbols of Sicily par excellence, certainly among the most characteristic.

Caltagirone ceramic Moorheads are recognised all over the world, an icon of style and trend, the result of centuries-old tradition and studied craftsmanship.

Moors are now a symbol for Sicily, but they have behind them a very ancient and important history typical of a Sicily immersed in a magical atmosphere of ancient traditions, myths and legends that tell of thwarted loves, passions and jealousies.

Any imperfection is not to be considered a defect as they are all Handcrafted and painted by hand. 

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