The personalized and exclusive enamel gives each of our pieces an element of uniqueness and absolute originality.
A very versatile furnishing accessory that adapts perfectly to any furnishing style: from a more classic and traditional furnishing to a more rustic or refined one.
Measurements: Height 28 cm Diameter 23 cm
Vase Baroque style hand Painted with twirls and decorated with relief festoons.
Heart shape with circular base, wide scalloped mouth.
At the top two important handles decorated with curls
Our Vases are beautiful furnishing accessories in every room of the house both indoors and outdoors from the garden to the living room or office
As a Vase holder, flower holder, ornament , centrepiece, kitchen containers, and even in the bathroom.
We make replicas of historical motifs and models of ancient Vases but trends are close to our hearts and with our techniques we manage to give our objects a contemporary beauty
Take inspiration from these photos to furnish your rooms!!
WHY BUY SOFIA DI CALTAGIRONE CERAMICS.
Therefore each object rigorously follows 6 long manufacturing stages, to which we dedicate the utmost care in every detail so that the final product is the result of a unique, inimitable and unaltered work over time.
1) Turning and modeling: to give shape to the majolica, a process carried out by hand and Not with molds.
2) Drying: Slow, gradual and natural drying without temperature changes
3) First cooking: At approximately 1000° for 13 hours.
4) Enamelling: The products acquire a totally white color based on oxides and kaolin,
Ready to pass into the hands of decorators who will give color and style to the creations.
5) Decoration: The Decorative phase is characterized by giving style to our creations with shades of colors studied and created by us in the laboratory. Colors, shapes and style are the goal to make our SOFIA brand personal.
6) Second cooking: Majolica acquires shine and brightness, thus enhancing shapes and colors.
Through particular techniques, the chiaroscuro is highlighted on the crystallized effect of the majolica, inspired by the great master CARAVAGGIO.
A third phase of black color 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.
Therefore our laboratory is in Caltagirone and all our creations are punched with our brand on the base and fire-signed.
To certify that every single object has gone through the six processing phases that make it authentic and unalterable over time and which has passed rigorous quality controls.
For this reason the Ceramica de Caltagirone SOFIA are real works of art.
Here are other environments, from classic to modern, decorated with our Ceramica de Caltagirone Vases
Caltagirone: city of ceramics
The name Caltagirone derives from the Arabic term Qal?at al Ghiran, which means ?Rocca dei Vases ?.
Ceramic manufacturing in the Caltagirone area dates back to the Neolithic.
The imprint of the various peoples who have colonized Sicily over the centuries can also be perceived in the ceramic processing, despite this, ceramists have always brought out the Sicilian character in their art.
The art of Sicilian ceramic manufacturing has been handed down from generation to generation.
The peculiarities of the product depend on the skills of the master ceramist, his creativity and attention to detail, which is a guarantee of the exclusivity of the piece.
Our majolica can be glazed, hand painted or with relief plastic decorations as you see in these photos
For this reason We do not accept refunds for change of mind.
Times maximums production: 15/20 working days
If you need delivery before the deadline
you can contact us to find out availability or exact timing.
For shipments to Canada, the United States and Russia, travel time ranges from 7 to 15 business days.
Shipping costs do not apply to Northern Ireland, overseas islands and territories, or Europe than in America.
Before paying, contact us for a quote.
The products sold are not subject to any import taxes or customs duties, 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.
For more information, you can contact eBay customer service or your country's customs office.
In all cases, any costs relating to import taxes and/or customs duties will be borne by the buyer.
