Materials | 100% made in Italy cotton yarn and crystal glass beads. Hooks: gold plated, nickel free, 925 sterling silver.25 sterling silver. |
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Notes | It is a unique 100% handmade Sicilian jewelry, therefore the item's design 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. Necklace is not included (it is a different item that you may purchase). |
Estimated production time | 15 days |
Crochet Sicilian cart wheel earrings
"L'aricchini ca rota ri carrettu"
This pair of handmade crochet earrings is the miniaturized version of the traditional Sicilian cart wheel.
The ornate and colorfully decorated Sicilian cart is a world-famous symbol of Sicily!
One hook displays the “Trinacria” (the famous symbol of Sicily) while the other displays the unmistakable shape of our beloved island.
By wearing this pair of crochet Sicilian cart wheel earrings you’ll have an authentic piece of Sicily full of joyful colors and you’ll feel all the good vibes of our beloved island.
This pair of crochet earrings is wholly handmade in Sicily by the most skillful native artisans who respect the shape of the wheel of the traditional Sicilian cart.
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.
Sicilian carts are now some of the most famous symbols of Sicily in the world!
Crochet is one of the most time consuming trades ever and only a few Sicilian artisans continue practicing this ancient art to hook with love and passion.
They make true masterpieces following the traditional style used in Sicily.
This pair of crochet earrings is wholly handmade with high quality Made in Italy yarn.
In a fully standardized industrial market, we offer you the possibility of having unique works of art.
This pair of crochet Sicilian cart wheel earrings belongs to our original collection of crochet jewelry.
It strives to preserve the soul of “Sicilianity” and our heritage.
Proudly display these precious Sicilian earrings for all your family and friends to see!
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