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Testa di moro artigianale o industriale: come si vede la differenza
Handmade or Factory Made: Telling a Testa di Moro Apart
A testa di moro is a ceramic head, glazed and painted, that Sicilian houses keep at the entrance or on the balcony. They are sold everywhere now, from workshop shelves... Read more...
Come scegliere la misura di una testa di moro
How to Choose the Size of a Testa di Moro
The right size is found by starting from the furniture, not from the catalogue. Measure the width of the surface you want the head to stand on, divide it by... Read more...
Teste di Moro in ceramica Caltagirone fatti a mano su prato, artigianato siciliano Sofia
The Legend of the Teste di Moro: Origin of a Sicilian Symbol
Moorish ceramic heads are iconic symbols of Sicilian tradition, rich in history and culture. These artisanal vases, inspired by an age-old legend, represent love, passion, and fertility. Handcrafted with care,... Read more...
Perchè si regalano le Teste di Moro - Moorish Head
Giving a Testa di Moro: When It Works and When It Doesn't
A testa di moro works as a gift when the present has to stay in plain sight for years and say something precise. It suits a new home, a wedding... Read more...
Teste di Moro ceramiche Caltagirone Sofia fatti a mano su prato verde
Testa di Moro: What the Sicilian Head Vases Mean
A testa di moro is a ceramic vase modelled as a human face, made in Sicily, and it carries two meanings that are best kept apart. The first comes from... Read more...

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The Testa di Moro in the Entryway: How to Place It

The Testa di Moro in the Entryway: How to Place It

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A testa di moro is a Sicilian ceramic head, and of all the rooms in a house the entrance is the only one where putting it there is not a...

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