{"title":"FOR THE WEDDING COUPLE","description":"\u003ch1\u003eItalian Wedding Gifts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"ricco-deruta-regular-oval-platter","title":"Ricco Deruta: Oval Platter, 15\" L","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 15-inch hand-painted Italian oval platter in the \u003cstrong\u003eRicco Deruta\u003c\/strong\u003e pattern, made by the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/classic-deruta\"\u003eFIMA workshop\u003c\/a\u003e in Deruta, Italy. The mid-size oval is one of the most-used pieces in a Classic Deruta serving set — large enough for a roast or a Sunday pasta service, more practical day-to-day than the 17-inch version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRicco Deruta is Biordi's most popular pattern — a 16th-century Renaissance design traced from Perugino's frescoes, hand-painted in the original blues, yellows, and greens of the era. Many customers buy both the 15-inch and 17-inch oval platters and use them together at holiday meals; the 15-inch sees more service the rest of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePairs naturally with the rest of Ricco Deruta and with the sibling Classic Deruta patterns, including older CAMA-workshop pieces. A traditional Italian-American wedding gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe small imperfections such as the difference in color, shape, diameter or small bubbles that form inside, do not constitute a defect but testify that it is actually an artisanal product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15\" long, oval platter\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted majolica (tin-glazed earthenware)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deruta, Italy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop:\u003c\/strong\u003e FIMA (successor to CAMA for the Classic Deruta lines)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ricco Deruta — Renaissance blues, yellows, and greens\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Renaissance-era Deruta tradition, traced from Perugino's 16th-century frescos\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dishwasher safe · Food safe · Not microwave safe · Not oven safe\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual platter\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixes with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antico Deruta, Raffaellesco, Siena, Orvieto Green Rooster, and Bordato, plus older CAMA-workshop pieces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Ricco Deruta?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBiordi's most popular pattern for classic Italian dinnerware — and Deruta's most celebrated design. The pattern can be traced to Perugino's frescoes from the 16th century, and is hand-painted with the original blues, yellows, and greens of the traditional Renaissance era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I still order this if it shows out of stock?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — every Ricco Deruta piece can be reordered as a special order at the FIMA workshop in Deruta. Lead time is typically 3–6 months because each piece is hand-painted to order in Italy. Contact Biordi at (415) 392-8096 or customerservice@biordi.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I buy the 15\" or the 17\" platter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIf you have to choose one, the 15\" is the more practical day-to-day platter — it fits a roast or a pasta service for six and goes on the table more often. The 17\" is the holiday\/centerpiece platter. Many customers buy both and pair them at large gatherings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes Ricco Deruta?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe FIMA workshop in Deruta, Italy. FIMA is the master workshop that produces Biordi's Classic Deruta dinnerware lines — Antico Deruta, Ricco Deruta, Raffaellesco, Siena, Orvieto, and Bordato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs FIMA the same as CAMA?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFIMA is the workshop in Deruta now producing the Classic Deruta patterns once made by CAMA, the historic Deruta workshop that originated several of these designs. The patterns themselves are essentially the same. What differs is the artisan's hand — FIMA's painters use slightly different color tones than CAMA's did. The two work well together: if you have CAMA pieces in your collection, you can add FIMA pieces today and the table will read as one cohesive group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it really hand-painted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Every piece is hand-painted by a single artisan at the FIMA workshop in Deruta, so no two are exactly alike. The small differences in color, shape, line, or diameter that you'll see piece-to-piece are signs of authentic hand-painting, not defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it dishwasher safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — dishwasher safe and food safe. Not microwave safe (the underglaze can stress under microwave heat) and not oven safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I mix this with other Deruta patterns?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — that's a deliberate design choice. Ricco Deruta is built to coordinate with Antico Deruta, Raffaellesco, Siena, Orvieto Green Rooster, and Bordato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good Italian wedding gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — a serving platter is one of the most-given wedding gifts in the catalog because it gets used at every holiday and family dinner for decades. Hand-painted Italian ceramics are heirloom-quality, one-of-a-kind, and made in Deruta, Italy. We ship nationwide, gift-wrap on request, and have been the San Francisco source for authentic Italian ceramics since 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good housewarming or hostess gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Gifts are the largest part of what Biordi sells — every piece is a one-of-a-kind, authentic Italian treasure made by a named artisan in Italy, not a mass-produced import. Arrives ready to use rather than store. Add Florentine gift wrap at checkout if you'd like it sent finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBiordi Art Imports has been San Francisco's source for authentic Italian ceramics and gifts since 1946. Voted \u003cstrong\u003eBest Overall Retailer\u003c\/strong\u003e in the San Francisco Bay Guardian Best of the Bay readers' poll for \u003cstrong\u003efive consecutive years\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designated a \u003cstrong\u003eSan Francisco Legacy Business\u003c\/strong\u003e (#LBR-2020-21-029), and the city declared \u003cstrong\u003eMay 1 \"Biordi Art Imports Day\"\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2021. Every piece comes from a named Italian artisan, family workshop, or heritage house we work with directly — FIMA, CF Deruta, Pia Formato, Eugenio Ricciarelli, Susanna DeSimone (from the famous Palermo ceramic family — her father painted with Picasso), Geribi, Bucci Ceramiche, Ortigia Sicilia, Italesse, and Salviati. So each piece is genuinely one-of-a-kind. Not a stock-photo listing, not a mass-produced import, not a reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this be customized or personalized?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCustomization and personalization are available on select pieces. Eugenio Ricciarelli, FIMA, Pia Formato, Geribi, and CF Deruta accept special orders — a name, date, or occasion painted on the piece, or a different size or shape in the workshop's existing pattern. Lead time is typically 3–6 months because each piece is hand-painted to order in Italy. Contact Biordi Art Imports at (415) 392-8096 or customerservice@biordi.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eArtisan Story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRicco Deruta\u003c\/strong\u003e — This is Biordi's most popular pattern for classic Italian dinnerware. The design on this majolica pottery can be traced from Perugino's frescos from the 16th century, and is hailed as Deruta's most celebrated design. The Ricco Deruta design is masterfully hand-painted with the original blues, yellows, and greens of the traditional Renaissance era. It has been Biordi's undisputed best-selling Italian pottery and majolica for over 60 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFIMA workshop, Deruta\u003c\/strong\u003e — FIMA is the master workshop in Deruta, Italy that produces Biordi's Classic Deruta dinnerware lines. 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Deep blues, gold, and small painted accents fill the surface in Eugenio's signature B-64 peacock work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEugenio paints every line freehand without the spolvero (dusting) technique used for reproduction, so each scallop bowl is genuinely one-of-a-kind. The form is one of the more ambitious shapes in Eugenio's catalog — equal parts serving piece and decorative display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse it as a centerpiece holding fresh fruit, as a salad or pasta serving bowl, or as a display piece on a sideboard or shelf. A serious wedding, anniversary, or housewarming gift — the kind of piece a couple uses and keeps for life. 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Decorative, but fully functional for serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the B-64 pattern?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOne of Eugenio Ricciarelli's signature peacock designs in deep blues and gold. B-64 is the workshop pattern number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it match other Eugenio pieces I already own?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — mixing Eugenio patterns on the same table is recommended. The shared color palette and freehand work make them coordinate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I special-order matching pieces?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Eugenio takes special orders in any of his 12 simplified patterns and 65 full designs. Allow 3–6 months. Personalization (name, occasion) is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it food safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — lead-free, food-safe majolica glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good Italian wedding gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — wedding gifts are one of the things Biordi is best known for. Hand-painted Italian ceramics are heirloom-quality, one-of-a-kind (no two pieces are ever exactly alike because each is hand-painted by a single artisan), and they carry their origin clearly: this piece is made in Deruta, Italy. Couples actually use and display Biordi pieces rather than store them. We ship nationwide, gift-wrap on request, and have been the San Francisco source for authentic Italian ceramics since 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good housewarming or hostess gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Gifts are the largest part of what Biordi sells — every piece is a one-of-a-kind, authentic Italian treasure made by a named artisan in Italy, not a mass-produced import. Arrives ready to use rather than store. Add Florentine gift wrap at checkout if you'd like it sent finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBiordi Art Imports has been San Francisco's source for authentic Italian ceramics and gifts since 1946. Voted \u003cstrong\u003eBest Overall Retailer\u003c\/strong\u003e in the San Francisco Bay Guardian Best of the Bay readers' poll for \u003cstrong\u003efive consecutive years\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designated a \u003cstrong\u003eSan Francisco Legacy Business\u003c\/strong\u003e (#LBR-2020-21-029), and the city declared \u003cstrong\u003eMay 1 \"Biordi Art Imports Day\"\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2021. Every piece comes from a named Italian artisan, family workshop, or heritage house we work with directly — FIMA, CF Deruta, Pia Formato, Eugenio Ricciarelli, Susanna DeSimone (from the famous Palermo ceramic family — her father painted with Picasso), Geribi, Bucci Ceramiche, Ortigia Sicilia, Italesse, and Salviati. So each piece is genuinely one-of-a-kind. Not a stock-photo listing, not a mass-produced import, not a reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this be customized or personalized?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCustomization and personalization are available on select pieces. Eugenio Ricciarelli, FIMA, Pia Formato, Geribi, and CF Deruta accept special orders — a name, date, or occasion painted on the piece, or a different size or shape in the workshop's existing pattern. Lead time is typically 3–6 months because each piece is hand-painted to order in Italy. Contact Biordi Art Imports at (415) 392-8096 or customerservice@biordi.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEugenio Ricciarelli is one of the most beloved artisans in Deruta. Eugenio began working at 13 in a painting factory. He then became an apprentice for the esteemed Franco Mari, eventually running Franco Mari's studio for many years. Eugenio, known for his geometric designs and hues of blue, produces his works in 12 simplified patterns and 65 full designs. They are available by \"special order\" in any of his patterns, dish size, mug, goblet or cup and saucer set you choose. We recommend mixing different patterns when collecting these plates. 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It carries the joyful cubist line and vivid Sicilian palette her family has been known for since her father Giovanni DeSimone worked alongside Pablo Picasso in the mid-20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Susanna DeSimone piece is hand-crafted, hand-glazed, and hand-painted in Palermo. 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While the pattern is in production, no two hand-painted pieces are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between Susanna DeSimone and Giovanni DeSimone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGiovanni DeSimone founded the studio in mid-20th-century Palermo and worked alongside Pablo Picasso, who shared his innovation of using bright red in glazed ceramics. Susanna DeSimone is Giovanni's daughter and continues the studio today, now operating as Fabbrica della Ceramica. She paints in a similar cubist-folk style as her father but with her own contemporary palette and signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good Italian gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — especially for housewarmings, hostess gifts, birthdays, and lovers of Italian or Sicilian art. Susanna DeSimone pieces are some of the most distinctively Italian objects we carry. 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The footed pedestal lifts the cake or pastry display off the table, giving it presence and turning dessert presentation into an event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOrvieto Green Rooster is one of Italy's oldest dinnerware designs — a teal-green leaf scroll centered on \"il Buon Gallo,\" the Good Rooster, known to bring good luck and prosperity to the home that keeps it. On a pedestal cake plate, the pattern reads as a centerpiece even before there's anything on it. The teal-green palette is particularly striking against pale-frosted cakes, fresh fruit, and rustic Italian desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse it for a celebration cake, a panettone at Christmas, a stack of biscotti, an artisan cheese course, or fresh fruit. As a styled accent piece on a sideboard or kitchen island year-round. Pairs naturally with the rest of Orvieto and the sibling Classic Deruta patterns, including older CAMA-workshop pieces. A particularly thoughtful wedding or housewarming gift given the rooster's traditional good-luck association.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe small imperfections such as the difference in color, shape, diameter or small bubbles that form inside, do not constitute a defect but testify that it is actually an artisanal product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\" diameter, pedestal style\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted majolica (tin-glazed earthenware)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deruta, Italy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop:\u003c\/strong\u003e FIMA (successor to CAMA for the Classic Deruta lines)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orvieto Green Rooster — teal-green leaf scroll with central rooster\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13th-century Orvieto majolica tradition; rooster motif introduced by Deruta ceramicists in the early 20th century\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dishwasher safe · Food safe · Not microwave safe · Not oven safe\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual pedestal cake plate\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixes with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orvieto dinnerware, Antico Deruta, Ricco Deruta, Raffaellesco, Siena, Bordato, plus older CAMA-workshop pieces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Orvieto Green Rooster pattern?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOne of Italy's oldest dinnerware designs — a teal-green leaf-scroll pattern centered on \"il Buon Gallo,\" the Good Rooster, traditionally known to bring good luck and prosperity to the home that keeps it. The style originated in 13th-century Orvieto, a hilltop town on a volcanic plateau in Umbria; the singing-rooster motif was introduced by Deruta ceramicists in the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the rooster mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Il Buon Gallo\" — the Good Rooster — is a traditional Italian symbol of good luck and prosperity for the household. It's part of why Orvieto Green Rooster is a popular wedding, housewarming, and new-home gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes the Orvieto pattern?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe FIMA workshop in Deruta, Italy. FIMA is the master workshop that produces Biordi's Classic Deruta dinnerware lines — Antico Deruta, Ricco Deruta, Raffaellesco, Siena, Orvieto, and Bordato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs FIMA the same as CAMA?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFIMA is the workshop in Deruta now producing the Classic Deruta patterns once made by CAMA, the historic Deruta workshop that originated several of these designs. The patterns themselves are essentially the same. What differs is the artisan's hand — FIMA's painters use slightly different color tones than CAMA's did. The two work well together: if you have CAMA pieces in your collection, you can add FIMA pieces today and the table will read as one cohesive group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it really hand-painted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Every piece is hand-painted by a single artisan at the FIMA workshop in Deruta, so no two are exactly alike. 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Hand-painted Italian ceramics are heirloom-quality, one-of-a-kind, and they carry their origin clearly: this piece is made in Deruta, Italy. The Good Rooster's good-luck-and-prosperity meaning adds an extra layer of meaning for newlyweds. We ship nationwide, gift-wrap on request, and have been the San Francisco source for authentic Italian ceramics since 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good housewarming or hostess gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — especially housewarming, because the Good Rooster is traditionally known to bring good luck and prosperity to the home that keeps it. Add Florentine gift wrap at checkout if you'd like it sent finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBiordi Art Imports has been San Francisco's source for authentic Italian ceramics and gifts since 1946. Voted \u003cstrong\u003eBest Overall Retailer\u003c\/strong\u003e in the San Francisco Bay Guardian Best of the Bay readers' poll for \u003cstrong\u003efive consecutive years\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designated a \u003cstrong\u003eSan Francisco Legacy Business\u003c\/strong\u003e (#LBR-2020-21-029), and the city declared \u003cstrong\u003eMay 1 \"Biordi Art Imports Day\"\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2021. Every piece comes from a named Italian artisan, family workshop, or heritage house we work with directly — FIMA, CF Deruta, Pia Formato, Eugenio Ricciarelli, Susanna DeSimone (from the famous Palermo ceramic family — her father painted with Picasso), Geribi, Bucci Ceramiche, Ortigia Sicilia, Italesse, and Salviati. So each piece is genuinely one-of-a-kind. 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We gift-wrap on request, ship nationwide, and have been the San Francisco source for authentic Italian gifts since 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBiordi Art Imports has been San Francisco's source for authentic Italian ceramics and gifts since 1946. Voted \u003cstrong\u003eBest Overall Retailer\u003c\/strong\u003e in the San Francisco Bay Guardian Best of the Bay readers' poll for \u003cstrong\u003efive consecutive years\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designated a \u003cstrong\u003eSan Francisco Legacy Business\u003c\/strong\u003e (#LBR-2020-21-029), and the city declared \u003cstrong\u003eMay 1 \"Biordi Art Imports Day\"\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2021. Every piece comes from a named Italian artisan, family workshop, or heritage house we work with directly — FIMA, CF Deruta, Pia Formato, Eugenio Ricciarelli, Susanna DeSimone, Geribi, Bucci Ceramiche, Ortigia Sicilia, Italesse, and Salviati. So each piece is genuinely one-of-a-kind. Not a stock-photo listing, not a mass-produced import, not a reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Susanna DeSimone artistic tradition was founded in Palermo, Sicily, by her father \u003cstrong\u003eGiovanni DeSimone\u003c\/strong\u003e — a renowned and innovative artisan known for intense colors and a cubist drawing style similar to Pablo Picasso. 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The pattern is a reproduction of a 13th-century mosaic marble inlay found on the floor of the Siena Cathedral. The deer is believed to represent the emblem of a prestigious family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat can I dispense from it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginally designed for olive oil, but equally suitable for sangria, fruit-infused water, lemonade, iced tea, or cold-brew coffee. Anything that pours through a standard spout. This dispenser has no writing on the front, so it reads cleanly for any use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA 5-liter dispenser — a serious statement piece. See the photos for exact dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes the Siena pattern?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe FIMA workshop in Deruta, Italy. FIMA is the master workshop that produces Biordi's Classic Deruta dinnerware lines — Antico Deruta, Ricco Deruta, Raffaellesco, Siena, Orvieto, and Bordato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs FIMA the same as CAMA?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFIMA is the workshop in Deruta now producing the Classic Deruta patterns once made by CAMA, the historic Deruta workshop that originated several of these designs. The patterns themselves are essentially the same. What differs is the artisan's hand — FIMA's painters use slightly different color tones than CAMA's did. The two work well together: if you have CAMA pieces in your collection, you can add FIMA pieces today and the table will read as one cohesive group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it really hand-painted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Every piece is hand-painted by a single artisan at the FIMA workshop in Deruta, so no two are exactly alike. 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Hand-painted Italian ceramics are heirloom-quality, one-of-a-kind (no two pieces are ever exactly alike because each is hand-painted by a single artisan), and they carry their origin clearly: this piece is made in Deruta, Italy. Couples actually use and display Biordi pieces rather than store them. We ship nationwide, gift-wrap on request, and have been the San Francisco source for authentic Italian ceramics since 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good housewarming or hostess gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Gifts are the largest part of what Biordi sells — every piece is a one-of-a-kind, authentic Italian treasure made by a named artisan in Italy, not a mass-produced import. Arrives ready to use rather than store. Add Florentine gift wrap at checkout if you'd like it sent finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBiordi Art Imports has been San Francisco's source for authentic Italian ceramics and gifts since 1946. Voted \u003cstrong\u003eBest Overall Retailer\u003c\/strong\u003e in the San Francisco Bay Guardian Best of the Bay readers' poll for \u003cstrong\u003efive consecutive years\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designated a \u003cstrong\u003eSan Francisco Legacy Business\u003c\/strong\u003e (#LBR-2020-21-029), and the city declared \u003cstrong\u003eMay 1 \"Biordi Art Imports Day\"\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2021. Every piece comes from a named Italian artisan, family workshop, or heritage house we work with directly — FIMA, CF Deruta, Pia Formato, Eugenio Ricciarelli, Susanna DeSimone (from the famous Palermo ceramic family — her father painted with Picasso), Geribi, Bucci Ceramiche, Ortigia Sicilia, Italesse, and Salviati. So each piece is genuinely one-of-a-kind. Not a stock-photo listing, not a mass-produced import, not a reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this be customized or personalized?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCustomization and personalization are available on select pieces. Eugenio Ricciarelli, FIMA, Pia Formato, Geribi, and CF Deruta accept special orders — a name, date, or occasion painted on the piece, or a different size or shape in the workshop's existing pattern. Lead time is typically 3–6 months because each piece is hand-painted to order in Italy. 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Because the work is fully handmade, no two pieces are ever identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe small imperfections such as the difference in color, shape, diameter or small bubbles that form inside, do not constitute a defect but testify that it is actually an artisanal product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Susanna DeSimone Plate (Oranges) — a Susanna DeSimone original\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted Sicilian majolica (tin-glazed earthenware)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Palermo, Sicily\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtisan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Susanna DeSimone, Fabbrica della Ceramica\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Display piece · Dust with a soft, dry cloth · Not dishwasher safe\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHanging hardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not included — each piece has holes in the back for hanging wire. Choose mounting hardware based on the piece's weight and your wall type\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed by Susanna DeSimone; bears the \"Fabbrica della Ceramica\" studio mark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this hung?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach piece has holes in the back where wire can be threaded for picture hooks or D-rings on lighter pieces. For the heavier ceramic panels and platters, French cleats or anchor-mounted hardware rated to 10+ lbs are recommended. Hardware is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this signed by Susanna DeSimone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — Susanna DeSimone signs each piece on the back, alongside the Fabbrica della Ceramica studio mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a limited edition?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach piece is unique. While the pattern is in production, no two hand-painted pieces are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between Susanna DeSimone and Giovanni DeSimone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGiovanni DeSimone founded the studio in mid-20th-century Palermo and worked alongside Pablo Picasso, who shared his innovation of using bright red in glazed ceramics. Susanna DeSimone is Giovanni's daughter and continues the studio today, now operating as Fabbrica della Ceramica. She paints in a similar cubist-folk style as her father but with her own contemporary palette and signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good Italian gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — especially for housewarmings, hostess gifts, birthdays, and lovers of Italian or Sicilian art. Susanna DeSimone pieces are some of the most distinctively Italian objects we carry. We gift-wrap on request, ship nationwide, and have been the San Francisco source for authentic Italian gifts since 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBiordi Art Imports has been San Francisco's source for authentic Italian ceramics and gifts since 1946. Voted \u003cstrong\u003eBest Overall Retailer\u003c\/strong\u003e in the San Francisco Bay Guardian Best of the Bay readers' poll for \u003cstrong\u003efive consecutive years\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designated a \u003cstrong\u003eSan Francisco Legacy Business\u003c\/strong\u003e (#LBR-2020-21-029), and the city declared \u003cstrong\u003eMay 1 \"Biordi Art Imports Day\"\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2021. Every piece comes from a named Italian artisan, family workshop, or heritage house we work with directly — FIMA, CF Deruta, Pia Formato, Eugenio Ricciarelli, Susanna DeSimone, Geribi, Bucci Ceramiche, Ortigia Sicilia, Italesse, and Salviati. So each piece is genuinely one-of-a-kind. Not a stock-photo listing, not a mass-produced import, not a reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Susanna DeSimone artistic tradition was founded in Palermo, Sicily, by her father \u003cstrong\u003eGiovanni DeSimone\u003c\/strong\u003e — a renowned and innovative artisan known for intense colors and a cubist drawing style similar to Pablo Picasso. 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The highly decorative packaging is designed by Sue Townsend and draws on exotic Sicilian images and colours.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ortigia Sicilia Collection is featured in the HBO Hit \"The White Lotus\" and available at the actual San Domenico Palace in Taormina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 hour burn time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrtigia Sicilia is a privately owned Italian soap and scent company founded in Sicily in 2006 by Sue Townsend.  The luxurious range scented products are formulated using natural products indigenous to Sicily and inspired by the aesthetics, colours and scents of Italy’s most historic and tropical region. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name Ortigia comes from the small island that lies at the edge of the ancient fortified city of Siracusa, on Sicily’s southeastern coast. The streets of Ortigia are crumbling baroque façades of great splendour looking out on 3 sides to the sea. The Piazza del Duomo is considered one of the most beautiful in Italy. Situated on the southeastern side of Sicily, this part of the island is known as “la Sicilia Orientale” because of its proximity to Africa and almost tropical climate.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSicily is enriched with a colourful history of conquest, invasion and assimilation. It has been fought over and colonised: Greeks, Phoenicians, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, Hohenstaufens, Angevins, Aragonese and Bourbons all left their mark. Examples are found throughout the island. The island’s history, reflected in the uniquely rich and layered culture that is found in Sicily today, has inspired the creation of the Ortigia range.\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ORTIGIA SICILIA","offers":[{"title":"3\" x 4\"","offer_id":42121130541109,"sku":"4896","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/products\/k0G66ds.jpg?v=1676759709"},{"product_id":"copy-of-ceramic-tiger-stripe-lamp","title":"Italian Champagne Crystal 24% Lead Chandelier","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exquisite chandelier with champagne crystals is made in Italy.  The large chandelier has 26 arms and lights to bring opulence to any space.  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Featured in HBO’s acclaimed series \u003cstrong data-end=\"1077\" data-start=\"1055\"\u003e“The White Lotus,”\u003c\/strong\u003e this collection brings a touch of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1151\" data-start=\"1112\"\u003eauthentic Sicilian charm and luxury\u003c\/strong\u003e to your daily bathing ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1317\" data-start=\"1183\"\u003eElevate your self-care routine or gift someone special with the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1295\" data-start=\"1247\"\u003etimeless elegance of Italian artisanal soaps\u003c\/strong\u003e from Ortigia Sicilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"530\" data-start=\"491\"\u003eOrtigia Sicilia Product Ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"829\" data-start=\"532\"\u003eOrtigia Sicilia products are crafted using natural, high-quality ingredients inspired by the rich flora and traditions of Sicily. 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The brand does not test on animals, and its soaps and creams are designed to hydrate and nourish without synthetic additives common in mass-market products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrtigia Sicilia is a privately owned Italian soap and scent company founded in Sicily in 2006 by Sue Townsend.  The luxurious range scented products are formulated using natural products indigenous to Sicily and inspired by the aesthetics, colours and scents of Italy’s most historic and tropical region. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name Ortigia comes from the small island that lies at the edge of the ancient fortified city of Siracusa, on Sicily’s southeastern coast. The streets of Ortigia are crumbling baroque façades of great splendour looking out on 3 sides to the sea. The Piazza del Duomo is considered one of the most beautiful in Italy. Situated on the southeastern side of Sicily, this part of the island is known as “la Sicilia Orientale” because of its proximity to Africa and almost tropical climate.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSicily is enriched with a colourful history of conquest, invasion and assimilation. It has been fought over and colonised: Greeks, Phoenicians, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, Hohenstaufens, Angevins, Aragonese and Bourbons all left their mark. Examples are found throughout the island. The island’s history, reflected in the uniquely rich and layered culture that is found in Sicily today, has inspired the creation of the Ortigia range.\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ORTIGIA SICILIA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43751002964021,"sku":"5640","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/files\/jungle_soap_set_w_2851_3.webp?v=1720905074"},{"product_id":"lion-espresso-cup-saucer-copy","title":"Wedding Couple Espresso Cup \u0026 Saucer","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eWedding Couple Espresso Cup \u0026amp; Saucer\u003c\/strong\u003e is hand-painted by \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/susanna-desimone\"\u003eSusanna DeSimone\u003c\/a\u003e at her family's historic studio — \u003cstrong\u003eFabbrica della Ceramica\u003c\/strong\u003e — in Palermo, Sicily. It is part of Susanna DeSimone's tabletop collection, with the joyful cubist line and vivid Sicilian color palette her family has been known for since her father Giovanni DeSimone worked alongside Pablo Picasso in the mid-20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Susanna DeSimone piece is hand-crafted, hand-glazed, and hand-painted in Palermo. Because the work is fully handmade, no two pieces are ever identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe small imperfections such as the difference in color, shape, diameter or small bubbles that form inside, do not constitute a defect but testify that it is actually an artisanal product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wedding Couple Espresso Cup \u0026amp; Saucer — a Susanna DeSimone original\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted Sicilian majolica (tin-glazed earthenware)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Palermo, Sicily\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtisan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Susanna DeSimone, Fabbrica della Ceramica\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dishwasher safe · Some collectors prefer hand-washing to preserve color brilliance over decades of use · Not microwave safe · Not oven safe · Food-safe (lead-free glaze)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each piece signed by Susanna DeSimone; bears the \"Fabbrica della Ceramica\" studio mark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Susanna DeSimone dishwasher safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — Susanna DeSimone pieces can be cleaned in the dishwasher and the glaze holds up well. Some collectors prefer hand-washing for the most cherished pieces to preserve color brilliance over decades of use, but a normal dishwasher cycle won't damage them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I mix Susanna DeSimone with other Italian ceramics on the same table?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — and the mix can be striking. Susanna DeSimone's saturated reds, blues, yellows, and ochres pair beautifully with the \u003cstrong\u003eIl Mio Tavolo\u003c\/strong\u003e stoneware line by Chef Dena Marino — the deep stoneware tones quiet the cubist color and let the figures pop. Many of our customers build a table that mixes Susanna DeSimone with one quieter pattern as a foil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between Susanna DeSimone and Giovanni DeSimone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGiovanni DeSimone founded the studio in mid-20th-century Palermo and worked alongside Pablo Picasso, who shared his innovation of using bright red in glazed ceramics. Susanna DeSimone is Giovanni's daughter and continues the studio today, now operating as Fabbrica della Ceramica. She paints in a similar cubist-folk style as her father but with her own contemporary palette and signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good Italian gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — especially for housewarmings, hostess gifts, birthdays, and lovers of Italian or Sicilian art. Susanna DeSimone pieces are some of the most distinctively Italian objects we carry. We gift-wrap on request, ship nationwide, and have been the San Francisco source for authentic Italian gifts since 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBiordi Art Imports has been San Francisco's source for authentic Italian ceramics and gifts since 1946. Voted \u003cstrong\u003eBest Overall Retailer\u003c\/strong\u003e in the San Francisco Bay Guardian Best of the Bay readers' poll for \u003cstrong\u003efive consecutive years\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designated a \u003cstrong\u003eSan Francisco Legacy Business\u003c\/strong\u003e (#LBR-2020-21-029), and the city declared \u003cstrong\u003eMay 1 \"Biordi Art Imports Day\"\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2021. Every piece comes from a named Italian artisan, family workshop, or heritage house we work with directly — FIMA, CF Deruta, Pia Formato, Eugenio Ricciarelli, Susanna DeSimone, Geribi, Bucci Ceramiche, Ortigia Sicilia, Italesse, and Salviati. So each piece is genuinely one-of-a-kind. Not a stock-photo listing, not a mass-produced import, not a reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Susanna DeSimone artistic tradition was founded in Palermo, Sicily, by her father \u003cstrong\u003eGiovanni DeSimone\u003c\/strong\u003e — a renowned and innovative artisan known for intense colors and a cubist drawing style similar to Pablo Picasso. Early in his career, Giovanni DeSimone worked alongside Picasso, and the two shared an innovation: the use of bright red in glazed ceramics, which Picasso loved. \u003cem\u003e\"I express what comes through my imagination, filtering old and new memories, comparing my experiences and my understanding,\"\u003c\/em\u003e Giovanni DeSimone wrote in 1991.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiordi Art Imports was the first US distributor of Giovanni DeSimone's work\u003c\/strong\u003e — a relationship that began in the studio's earliest years in America and continues today with his daughter, \u003cstrong\u003eSusanna DeSimone\u003c\/strong\u003e, who carries the tradition forward. 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The luxurious range scented products are formulated using natural products indigenous to Sicily and inspired by the aesthetics, colours and scents of Italy’s most historic and tropical region. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name Ortigia comes from the small island that lies at the edge of the ancient fortified city of Siracusa, on Sicily’s southeastern coast. The streets of Ortigia are crumbling baroque façades of great splendour looking out on 3 sides to the sea. The Piazza del Duomo is considered one of the most beautiful in Italy. Situated on the southeastern side of Sicily, this part of the island is known as “la Sicilia Orientale” because of its proximity to Africa and almost tropical climate.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSicily is enriched with a colourful history of conquest, invasion and assimilation. It has been fought over and colonised: Greeks, Phoenicians, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, Hohenstaufens, Angevins, Aragonese and Bourbons all left their mark. Examples are found throughout the island. The island’s history, reflected in the uniquely rich and layered culture that is found in Sicily today, has inspired the creation of the Ortigia range.\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ORTIGIA SICILIA","offers":[{"title":"4\" x 5\"","offer_id":44602778124341,"sku":"6279","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/products\/zXec0sgc.jpg?v=1676759215"},{"product_id":"perfume-diffuser-200ml-zagara","title":"Perfume Diffuser 200ml- Zagara","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"376\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"297\"\u003eContinuous Citrus Elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"300\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eImmerse your space in the bright and sophisticated scent of Sicilian \u003cem data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"77\"\u003ezagara\u003c\/em\u003e (orange blossom). 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The brand does not test on animals, and its soaps and creams are designed to hydrate and nourish without synthetic additives common in mass-market products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrtigia Sicilia is a privately owned Italian soap and scent company founded in Sicily in 2006 by Sue Townsend.  The luxurious range scented products are formulated using natural products indigenous to Sicily and inspired by the aesthetics, colours and scents of Italy’s most historic and tropical region. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name Ortigia comes from the small island that lies at the edge of the ancient fortified city of Siracusa, on Sicily’s southeastern coast. The streets of Ortigia are crumbling baroque façades of great splendour looking out on 3 sides to the sea. The Piazza del Duomo is considered one of the most beautiful in Italy. 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The island’s history, reflected in the uniquely rich and layered culture that is found in Sicily today, has inspired the creation of the Ortigia range.\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ORTIGIA SICILIA","offers":[{"title":"200ml","offer_id":44604254945333,"sku":"6292","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/files\/zagara_diffuser_200_w_119_webok_new.webp?v=1752622907"},{"product_id":"perfume-diffuser-200ml-lime","title":"Perfume Diffuser 200ml- Lime","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"369\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"291\"\u003eA Breath of Sicilian Citrus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"294\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eDesigned to release the vibrant fragrance of Sicilian lime, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"116\"\u003eOrtigia Sicilia Lime di Sicilia Perfume 200ml Diffuser\u003c\/strong\u003e features natural reeds and a beautifully crafted glass bottle that blends seamlessly with any home decor .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"446\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe aromatic profile is complex yet fresh—combining lime wood, blossoms, and essential oils to capture the authentic spirit of Mediterranean orchards \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"560\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"482\"\u003eContinuous, Balanced Fragrance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"485\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eNatural rattan reeds deliver a subtle, consistent diffusion of scent. Users on Reddit praise Ortigia’s home scents as \"divine,\" comparing them favorably to premium upscale brands like Dr Vranjes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"560\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"589\"\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"632\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"17\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePremium sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Offered in 100 ml, 200 ml, or 500 ml options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"674\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"23\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eNatural reed system\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ensures gentle, uniform scent distribution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"718\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"31\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eClassic Sicilian lime aroma\u003c\/strong\u003e: woody, floral, and zesty notes for a refreshing atmosphere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"762\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"32\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eArtistically designed bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e: signature Italian aesthetic suitable for any interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"843\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"17\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWell-reviewed\u003c\/strong\u003e: hailed on fragrance forums for home fragrance excellence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1351\" data-start=\"1044\"\u003e.Ortigia’s products are known for their \u003cstrong data-end=\"1117\" data-start=\"1083\"\u003eclean and ethical formulations\u003c\/strong\u003e, using ingredients that are safe for the skin and environmentally conscious. The brand does not test on animals, and its soaps and creams are designed to hydrate and nourish without synthetic additives common in mass-market products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrtigia Sicilia is a privately owned Italian soap and scent company founded in Sicily in 2006 by Sue Townsend.  The luxurious range scented products are formulated using natural products indigenous to Sicily and inspired by the aesthetics, colours and scents of Italy’s most historic and tropical region. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name Ortigia comes from the small island that lies at the edge of the ancient fortified city of Siracusa, on Sicily’s southeastern coast. The streets of Ortigia are crumbling baroque façades of great splendour looking out on 3 sides to the sea. The Piazza del Duomo is considered one of the most beautiful in Italy. Situated on the southeastern side of Sicily, this part of the island is known as “la Sicilia Orientale” because of its proximity to Africa and almost tropical climate.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSicily is enriched with a colourful history of conquest, invasion and assimilation. It has been fought over and colonised: Greeks, Phoenicians, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, Hohenstaufens, Angevins, Aragonese and Bourbons all left their mark. Examples are found throughout the island. The island’s history, reflected in the uniquely rich and layered culture that is found in Sicily today, has inspired the creation of the Ortigia range.\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ORTIGIA SICILIA","offers":[{"title":"200ml","offer_id":44604263006261,"sku":"6293","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/files\/lime_diffuser_palma_200ml_257_webok.webp?v=1752623721"},{"product_id":"perfume-diffuser-200ml-florio","title":"Perfume Diffuser 200ml- Florio","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"384\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"305\"\u003eContinuous Sicilian Spring Essence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"308\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eImmerse your living space in the subtle scent of \u003cem data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"57\"\u003eFlorio\u003c\/em\u003e, capturing the soft blooms of Sicilian spring—narcissus, jasmine, and wild iris. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"192\"\u003eOrtigia Sicilia Florio Reed Diffuser (200 ml)\u003c\/strong\u003e infuses rooms with refreshing floral notes via natural rattan reeds and a signature Italian-blown glass bottle\u003c\/span\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"497\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"418\"\u003eBalanced, Long-Lasting Aroma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"421\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eDesigned for even distribution, the diffuser’s reeds release gentle fragrance continuously for weeks. It’s an ideal choice for living rooms, bathrooms, or entryways, delivering artisan fragrance without overwhelming intensity\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"536\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"536\"\u003eKey Product Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"587\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"559\"\u003e200 ml capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e – lasts for several weeks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"654\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"616\"\u003eNatural reed diffusion\u003c\/strong\u003e – delivers consistent, subtle scent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"747\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"683\"\u003eSignature floral blend\u003c\/strong\u003e – narcissus, jasmine \u0026amp; wild iris evoke Mediterranean elegance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"809\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"774\"\u003eArtisan glass bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e – stylish décor accent in any room\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1351\" data-start=\"1044\"\u003eOrtigia’s products are known for their \u003cstrong data-end=\"1117\" data-start=\"1083\"\u003eclean and ethical formulations\u003c\/strong\u003e, using ingredients that are safe for the skin and environmentally conscious. The brand does not test on animals, and its soaps and creams are designed to hydrate and nourish without synthetic additives common in mass-market products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrtigia Sicilia is a privately owned Italian soap and scent company founded in Sicily in 2006 by Sue Townsend.  The luxurious range scented products are formulated using natural products indigenous to Sicily and inspired by the aesthetics, colours and scents of Italy’s most historic and tropical region. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name Ortigia comes from the small island that lies at the edge of the ancient fortified city of Siracusa, on Sicily’s southeastern coast. The streets of Ortigia are crumbling baroque façades of great splendour looking out on 3 sides to the sea. The Piazza del Duomo is considered one of the most beautiful in Italy. Situated on the southeastern side of Sicily, this part of the island is known as “la Sicilia Orientale” because of its proximity to Africa and almost tropical climate.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSicily is enriched with a colourful history of conquest, invasion and assimilation. It has been fought over and colonised: Greeks, Phoenicians, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, Hohenstaufens, Angevins, Aragonese and Bourbons all left their mark. Examples are found throughout the island. The island’s history, reflected in the uniquely rich and layered culture that is found in Sicily today, has inspired the creation of the Ortigia range.\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ORTIGIA SICILIA","offers":[{"title":"200ml","offer_id":44604266020917,"sku":"6295","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/files\/florio_diffuser_200_w_236.webp?v=1702945480"},{"product_id":"ortigia-sicilia-decorated-2-wick-candle-fico-dindia","title":"Ortigia Sicilia Decorated 2-wick Candle - Fico d'India","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"394\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"317\"\u003eSun-Kissed Sicilian Fig \u0026amp; Cedar Fragrance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"320\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eInfuse your home with the fresh, powdery scent of Sicilian prickly-pear cactus (\u003cem data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"94\"\u003efico d’India\u003c\/em\u003e) and cedarwood. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"163\"\u003eFico d’India Decorated Candle Medium (380 g)\u003c\/strong\u003e features pale green wax scented with natural cactus flower, fig, and cedar oils—distilled to evoke the warmth of the Mediterranean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"521\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"444\"\u003eArtisan-Crafted Gold-Foil Glass Presentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"447\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHoused in a beautifully hand-decorated glass jar with ridged detailing and luxurious gold foil accents, this candle becomes a stunning visual element as the flame flickers within.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"557\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"557\"\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"637\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eSize \u0026amp; Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e: 380 g (10 cm Ø × 12.5 cm), dual cotton wicks, up to 75 hours burn time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"716\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"25\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePremium Natural Scent\u003c\/strong\u003e: botanical cactus flower, fig, and cedar blend—free from parabens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.viacoquina.com\/products\/ortigia-fico-dindia-decorated-candle-medium?srsltid=AfmBOoo77_sxeSn1s3squUtijVU6XmnoXmmDySe04-QJyMJkdAkvuCPm\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.viacoquina.com\/products\/ortigia-fico-dindia-decorated-candle-medium?srsltid=AfmBOoo77_sxeSn1s3squUtijVU6XmnoXmmDySe04-QJyMJkdAkvuCPm\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! 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bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"28\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eHandcrafted Artistic Jar\u003c\/strong\u003e: green wax, intricate print, and shimmering gold foil that glows on burn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"877\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"29\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eCrisp Mediterranean aroma\u003c\/strong\u003e that evokes Sicilian landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"921\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"24\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eDecor-forward design\u003c\/strong\u003e: doubles as a tasteful home accent even unlit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"965\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"26\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eLong-lasting fragrance\u003c\/strong\u003e—up to 75 hours of enjoyable burn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"32\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eSmall-batch Italian artistry\u003c\/strong\u003e—crafted by family-run producers with clean, natural ingredients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003eCandle Care Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003eBurn until the entire surface melts to prevent tunneling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003eTrim wicks to 5 mm before every use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003eLimit burn to 1 hour per session and never leave unattended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrtigia Sicilia is a privately owned Italian soap and scent company founded in Sicily in 2006 by Sue Townsend.  The luxurious range scented products are formulated using natural products indigenous to Sicily and inspired by the aesthetics, colours and scents of Italy’s most historic and tropical region. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name Ortigia comes from the small island that lies at the edge of the ancient fortified city of Siracusa, on Sicily’s southeastern coast. The streets of Ortigia are crumbling baroque façades of great splendour looking out on 3 sides to the sea. The Piazza del Duomo is considered one of the most beautiful in Italy. Situated on the southeastern side of Sicily, this part of the island is known as “la Sicilia Orientale” because of its proximity to Africa and almost tropical climate.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSicily is enriched with a colourful history of conquest, invasion and assimilation. 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While the pattern is in production, no two hand-painted pieces are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between Susanna DeSimone and Giovanni DeSimone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGiovanni DeSimone founded the studio in mid-20th-century Palermo and worked alongside Pablo Picasso, who shared his innovation of using bright red in glazed ceramics. Susanna DeSimone is Giovanni's daughter and continues the studio today, now operating as Fabbrica della Ceramica. She paints in a similar cubist-folk style as her father but with her own contemporary palette and signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good Italian gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — especially for housewarmings, hostess gifts, birthdays, and lovers of Italian or Sicilian art. Susanna DeSimone pieces are some of the most distinctively Italian objects we carry. 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