The Majolica
Sicilian majolica is a much loved subject both for drawings
and for the decorations in numerous colours.
Made of ceramic and produced in Sicily since the 12th century, they are used to decorate walls, floors, plates, vases and other household objects.
Majolica was influenced by Byzantine, Arab and Norman cultures
and Spanish, which have followed one another on the island over the centuries.
They are generally made by hand, with white or red clay and colored glazes. The decorative motifs are often inspired by nature, classical mythology, religious iconography and local traditions. Among the most common motifs are Sicilian landscapes,
flowers, fruits, fish and religious symbols such as the cross.
The colors used to decorate the majolica are lively and bright, often with the use of shades such as cobalt blue, emerald green, fiery red and intense yellow.
The majolica of SiciliaDipinta
Designed and conceived to tell the colors and history of the island
Each majolica tells a story, through the colors and designs represented in it you will be able to breathe the air of Sicily in all its beauty.
The cities of Sicily have different characteristics and traditions
but they have something in common with each other.
I have collected the colours, designs and particularities of the territory to tell, through each majolica, the beauty and history of each city.
The collection is constantly growing, every year I add a new city by including details of it in the accessories.
Click on the majolica tiles and discover their history
