Moor's Head Caltagirone Ceramic Vase - New Age Line - Man
Head Sicilian Classic Ceramics of Caltagirone handcrafted
Dimensions: 8.6" H x 4.7" W
Dimensions (cm): H. 22 L. 12
Our Moor Heads Caltagirone ceramic productions entirely handmade. Refined furnishing accessories suitable for both home and commercial activities. Ideal for fans of classic and traditional styles to lovers of the most modern lines.
Each Moor's Head is splendid already alone as a ornament but can be used as a vase to fill with flowers and plants.
Art and History come together in these vases, whose creation (about 1100 years) is inspired by a particular loving relationship born between two young people at the time of Arab domination in Sicily.
We certify that each product is entirely handmade and that any "small imperfections" are typical of the workmanship hancrafted more valuable than the industrial one.
Each creation is unique - you will never find two identical pieces.
Handmade in Sicily, Italy
Moor's Head Caltagirone Ceramic Vase - New Age Line - Man
The legend of the Moor’s Head is rooted deep in Italian history and is inspired by a story of two young lovers during the time of Arab domination in Sicily. The story, passed down for generations, tells of a time about a thousand years ago when Sicily was under Arab rule. During this regime a young Moor fell in love with a woman from Palermo. It was love at first sight and he didn’t hesitate to tell her he was madly in love with her. She happily returned his love and dreamed of him on her balcony where she loved to spend time caring for her plants. She soon realized her mistake when he announced he would be returning to his wife and children in Arabia. Blinded by jealousy and rage as reality sunk in, she killed her lover, cut off his head, filled it with basil and hung it from her balcony so they could be together forever. She watered the basil with her tears. While we don't recommend THAT, we DO recommend these incredible one-of-a-kind works of art.
