Caltagirone ceramic basket, approx. 25 x 27 cm. Sicilian cart decoration, sun and prickly pear shovel with lemons.

An explosion of color, tradition, and authentic Mediterranean beauty: this Sicilian ceramic basket from Caltagirone is a refined furnishing accessory, entirely handmade by master Sicilian craftsmen.

Its shape recalls the famous traditional Sicilian basket , reinterpreted in artistic ceramic and embellished with decorations inspired by the island's most iconic symbols. The body features vibrant motifs reminiscent of the Sicilian cart , while the front features a scenic prickly pear shovel . The three-dimensional lemons along the rim and the intense red handles complete the composition, giving the object a rich, luminous, and highly decorative appearance.

Every detail is handcrafted and painted, making each piece slightly different and truly unique. Small variations in color, shape, or brushstrokes are not imperfections, but rather a testament to the value of the craftsmanship and the authenticity of the product.

Thanks to its large size, the basket can be used as a decorative vase , flower holder, container, magazine rack, large pocket emptier, or as a unique ornamental element to place on a sideboard, console table, table, or entryway. Perfect for enhancing Mediterranean, classic, rustic, or contemporary spaces with an original Sicilian touch.

Main features

• Type: decorative Sicilian ceramic basket
• Production: 100% handcrafted
• Origin: Caltagirone, Sicily
• Dimensions: height approximately 25 cm, length approximately 27 cm
• Decorations: Sicilian cart, sun, prickly pear shovel and lemons
• Processing: hand-modeled and decorated
• Colors: red, yellow, green, blue and Mediterranean shades
• Use: furnishing accessory, vase, flower holder, magazine rack, decorative container
• Style: Sicilian, Mediterranean, artistic and traditional

Fire-stamped signature and guarantee certificate.

NB : Since these are entirely handmade artisanal items, measurements may vary by 1 or 2 cm from those indicated. Oven temperature or seasonal production may also slightly affect subtle color tones and small details in the applications, which are natural and obvious features of the artisanal process. Each piece is unique!