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Sicilian pottery - ceramic cart
sicilian pottery party favor
sicilian pottery cart
sicilian pottery party favor
Sicilian pottery - ceramic cart
Sicilian pottery - ceramic cart
Sicilian pottery - ceramic cart
Sicilian pottery - ceramic cart

Traditional Sicilian cart – Ceramic miniature Sicilian cart

"U carrettu”

€ 30.00

Price excludes taxes, if applicable

This is a miniature ceramic Sicilian cart full of joyful colors.

It is 100% handmade and hand-painted with love in Sicily by a talented native artisan.

You will bring at home an authentic artwork inspired by the amazing Sicilian heritage, now one of the most popular Sicilian symbols in the world.

It is also one of the best wedding party favor ideas to give your special event a charming Sicilian touch.

Estimated production time: 15-20 days Since everything is handmade and all our items are created especially for you, each artwork has its own processing time.
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Materialsdecorated ceramic
Weight200 g (7.1 oz)
Dimensions14.5 × 8 × 5.5 cm (5.7 × 3.1 × 2.2 inches)
NotesIt is a unique 100% handmade and hand-painted artwork, therefore the item's design and dimensions may differ slightly. Please do not regard possible imperfections as flaws, but rather as original and a testament that it was handcrafted with love and passion.
Estimated production time15-20 days
Description

Sicily has a millenary tradition in the production of ceramics and today Sicilian pottery is among the best-known and appreciated in the world.

The art of pottery making is a very elaborate handicraft that requires a lot of skill and patience.

We’re proud in helping you obtain this elegant decorative Sicilian pottery. It respects the traditional Sicilian style and will be handmade just for you!

THE TRADITIONAL SICILIAN CARTS.

The Sicilian cart (or “carrettu sicilianu” in Sicilian) is an ornate, colorfully decorated horse or donkey-drawn cart native to the island of Sicily.

Carts were introduced to the island by the ancient Greeks at some point between the 8th and 5th centuries B.C.

They became very popular in the 1920s. At that time there were many thousands on the island.

They have two wheels and are primarily handmade out of wood. Horses were mostly used in the city and flat plains for hauling miscellaneous light loads, such as fruits, vegetables and wine.

Sometimes they were used for festive occasions such as weddings and parades as transportation. It was a sort of ‘taxi’ or ‘truck’ for our ancestors.

This is now one of the most famous symbols of Sicily in the world!

Carts are known for being covered with carvings and brightly painted scenes from Sicilian history, paladins, and folklore as well as intricate geometrical designs. These painted scenes also served the purpose of conveying historical information to those who were illiterate.

The Sicilian cart is made in several provinces in Sicily each having their own style.

Although you may find Sicilian carts to buy online, note that they could be mass produced and printed by industrial machines.

Our miniature wooden Sicilian carts are hand crafted and hand-painted by the best native artists. They follow the traditional style used in the province of Catania, one of the most refined styles in Sicily.

Our artisans look forward to making a unique handmade and hand-painted Sicilian cart with love just for you!

It serves as a beautiful ornament to have in hour home!

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We are excited to introduce you to Biagio and his daughters, some of the most skillful artisans in Sicily. Discover their story and the making of their artwork.
They look forward to making unique handmade Sicilian pottery with love just for you!

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Dear Sicily Lover,
starting August 29, 2025, the U.S. government has removed duty-free on orders up to $800 and introduced an additional import fee of around 10%, depending on the type of goods. You can continue shopping on our website as usual, but please note that this fee will not appear at checkout—it will be collected by the courier upon delivery during customs clearance, on top of the product cost.