The Pine Cones
From ancient times, LA PIGNA can be found in the entrance gates of ancient villas and noble gardens, monumental cemeteries, church and monastery facades, up to populating the thrones of kings and popes as a materialization of the soul, the bridge that joins the land to the divine.
The pine cone is the fruit of the pine, and in various civilizations it has always contained the symbolic meanings of life force, immortality, divinity, linked to the tree that generates it together with those of fecundity and regenerative force for the seeds it contains.
Popular Sicilian tradition believes that it is useful to give pine cones to keep at home as a wish for health and good luck to the family who live there.
These meanings materialize in the hands of skilled ceramic artisans who make large and small pine cones.
Handcrafted half pine cone, ornament in Caltagirone ceramic
Made entirely by hand
Glossy white color
The master ceramist with so much competence and a lot of love for his art, shapes the Vase in the lathe and then works each scale individually to create this fantastic half pine cone.
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WHY SHOULD YOU BUY CALTAGIRONE SOFIA CERAMICS?
For each object strictly follows 6 long processing steps,
For each of these phases we dedicate the utmost care in every detail so that the final product is the result of a unique, inimitable and unchanged work over time.
1) Turning and modeling: to give shape to the majolica, hand made process e Not with molds.
2) Drying: Our products are subjected to a slow, gradual and natural drying without temperature changes, in order to expel all the water contained in the clay,
3) First cooking: With ovens that reach temperatures estimated at about 1000 ° for 13 hours.
4) Glazing: in which the products acquire a totally white color based on oxides and kaolin,
So ready to pass into the hands of the decorators who will give color and style to the creations.
The colors used in our laboratories are designed and studied both for color tones and for effect,
5) Decoration: The Decorative phase is characterized by giving style to our creations with shades of colors studied and made by us in the laboratory. Colors, shapes and style are the goal to personalize our SOFIA brand.
6) Second firing: The second firing is the most important phase where everything that is cooked at the set temperatures acquires shine and brightness, thus enhancing shapes and colors.
Through special techniques the chiaroscuro is highlighted on the crystallized effect of the majolica, inspired by the great master CARAVAGGIO.
A third black phase is then used, thus making our ceramics even more characteristic with a particular reference to the classic style of Caltagirone majolica; always associated with our ideas we give notes and colors that can link the classic with the modern.
For that our laboratory is in Caltagirone and all our creations are stamped with our brand on the base and signed in fire.
To certify that every single object has passed through the six processing stages that make it authentic and unalterable over time and that has passed rigorous quality controls.
For this reason the ceramic objects of Caltagirone SOFIA SOFIA are real artwork.
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Caltagirone: city of ceramics
The name Caltagirone derives from the Arabic term Qal’at al Ghiran, which means “Rocca dei Vases “.
The processing of ceramics in the territory of Caltagirone dates back to the Neolithic.
The imprint of the various peoples who colonized the Sicily over the centuries it is also perceived in the processing of ceramics, despite this the ceramists in their art have always brought out the Sicilian character.
The art of Sicilian ceramic processing has been handed down from generation to generation.
The peculiarities of the product depend on the skills of the master potter, from his creativity and attention to detail, which is a guarantee of exclusivity of the piece.
Terms of sale
Each object is accompanied by a guarantee certificate and is punched and signed on the underside, which certifies its originality and origin.
Our products are made entirely by hand, so some small imperfections are not to be considered defects, but proof of the uniqueness of the piece.
The object you will receive may differ slightly from the photo, another proof of the handwork of each work.
The article will be made to order.
For this reason refunds are not accepted for afterthought.
Times maximum production time: 15 working days
If you need delivery before the deadlines
you can contact us for availability or exact timing.
For shipments to Canada, the United States and Russia, the travel time is 7 to 15 business days.
If you need faster delivery, please contact us we will give you a faster service quote.
Free return within 14 days of delivery in case of an object different from the description, broken or defective,
Promptly notify, maximum within 8 days in the event of damage during transport.
IMPORTANT:
The goods travel insured and it is carefully and carefully packaged and checked before shipment.
Sign the courier receipt always with reserve, items that show damage during transport will be replaced only in the case of conditional reception.
Shipping costs are not valid for Northern Ireland, islands and overseas territories, both in Europe and America.
Before payment contact us for a quote.
The products sold are not subject to any import tax or customs duty, if the product is sold and delivered in Italy or within the European Union.
In the case of deliveries to countries outside the European Union, the products may be subject to import taxes and / or customs duties depending on the type of product and the country of destination.
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In all cases, any costs related to tax
From ancient times, LA PIGNA can be found in the entrance gates of ancient villas and noble gardens, monumental cemeteries, church and monastery facades, up to populating the thrones of kings and popes as a materialization of the soul, the bridge that joins the land to the divine. The pine cone is the fruit of the pine, and in various civilizations it has always contained the symbolic meanings of life force, immortality, divinity, linked to the tree that generates it together with those of fecundity and regenerative force for the seeds it contains. A third black phase is then used, thus making our ceramics even more characteristic with a particular reference to the classic style of Caltagirone majolica; always associated with our ideas we give notes and colors that can link the classic w
