{"title":"SIENA","description":"\u003cimg alt=\"Siena Italian Pottery \u0026amp; Ceramics\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/files\/siena.jpg?v=1620106417\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSiena Italian Pottery \u0026amp; Ceramics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHome of one of Italy’s most famous artisans, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/biordi.com\/collections\/siena-1\/artisan_contrade-from-siena\"\u003eContrade from Siena\u003c\/a\u003e, the beautiful city of Siena has been a historic center for Italian ceramics for centuries. Shop our collection of fine dinnerware, pottery and home decor that’s been handcrafted by Italian artisans. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"contrade-from-siena-owl","title":"Contrade Dinnerware From Siena: Owl","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrade Italian Dinnerware is available in all 17 District Designs and each design is available in eight different products. \u003c\/span\u003eThe Owl (Civetta), for centuries has represented the \"Rione della Civetta\" during the Palio horse race. \"Rione\" stands for Neighborhood. \u003cspan\u003eThe Contrade Italian Ceramics are handcrafted in Siena, Italy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCivetta\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis situated immediately to the north of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Piazza_del_Campo\" title=\"Piazza del Campo\"\u003ePiazza del Campo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the centre of the city. Traditionally, its residents were\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Shoemakers\" class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Shoemakers\"\u003eshoemakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCivetta\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nowrap\"\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003es symbol is a crowned owl sitting on a branch. Its colours are red and black striped with white. Its motto is: \"Vedo nella Notte\" (I see in the night).\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-4\" class=\"reference\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Contrade_of_Siena#cite_note-4\"\u003e[4]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor years Civetta was considered the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003enonna\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(grandmother) because it had not won a palio for over 30 years.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eCivetta\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewon the Palio in August 2009, thereby losing the name \"nonna\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn August 2014, Civetta once again won the palio. On September 19, 2014, members of the Civetta contrada held a street celebration in honor of their victory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCivetta’s allies are Aquila, Giraffa, Istrice and Pantera. Its rival is Leocorno (since 1960).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is created as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"44\"\u003especial order\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-painted just for you by skilled Italian artisans. Each item is crafted individually using time-honored techniques, resulting in a one-of-a-kind work that carries the mark and spirit of its maker. Because of this meticulous process, production takes time—but it is precisely this dedication to craftsmanship that makes it worth the wait. Place your special order and bring home an authentic piece made exclusively for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\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\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Renaissance, Italian cities were partitioned into districts or neighborhoods called Contrade to supply troops to the military. Today, the most celebrated Contrade are of Siena, where 17 Contrade, each represented by a symbol or animal, compete in the Piazza del Campo for pride and the glory of winning in a biannual horse race called the Palio di Siena, which dates back to 1656.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bianco \u0026 Nero","offers":[{"title":"Charger Plate 13\" - Owl","offer_id":12848611885109,"sku":"1318","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dinner Plate 11.5\" - Owl","offer_id":12848611917877,"sku":"1319","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pasta\/Soup Bowl 10\" - Owl","offer_id":12848611950645,"sku":"1320","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Salad Plate 9\" - Owl","offer_id":12848611983413,"sku":"1321","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dessert Plate 7.5\" - Owl","offer_id":12848612016181,"sku":"1322","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/products\/OwlPlate800px.jpg?v=1587789578"},{"product_id":"contrade-from-siena-giraffe","title":"Contrade Dinnerware From Siena: Giraffe","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrade Italian Dinnerware is available in all 17 District Designs and each design is available in eight different products. \u003c\/span\u003eThe Giraffe (Giraffa), for centuries has represented the \"Rione della Giraffa\" during the Palio horse race. \"Rione\" stands for Neighborhood. \u003cspan\u003eThe Contrade Italian Ceramics are handcrafted in Siena, Italy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGiraffa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an affluent area of the city situated to the north-east of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Piazza_del_Campo\" title=\"Piazza del Campo\"\u003ePiazza del Campo\u003c\/a\u003e. Traditionally, its residents were\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Painters\" class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Painters\"\u003epainters\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGiraffa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nowrap\"\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003es symbol is a giraffe led by a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Moors\" title=\"Moors\"\u003eMoor\u003c\/a\u003e, and a ribbon bearing the motto \"Humbertus I dedit\" (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Umberto_I_of_Italy\" title=\"Umberto I of Italy\"\u003eUmberto I\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egave\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Eritrea\" title=\"Eritrea\"\u003eit\u003c\/a\u003e\"). Its colours are white and red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGiraffa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas the title of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003econtrada imperiale\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(imperial\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003econtrada\u003c\/i\u003e). It was bestowed this title by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Victor_Emmanuel_III_of_Italy\" title=\"Victor Emmanuel III of Italy\"\u003eKing Vittorio Emanuele III\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhen it won the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003epalio\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein 1936, the year the race was dedicated to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italian_East_Africa\" title=\"Italian East Africa\"\u003eItaly's empire in East Africa\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGiraffa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewon the Palio on 2nd of July, 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts allies are Civetta, Istrice and Pantera. It currently does not have an enemy, as its rivalry with Bruco ended up in 1996.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is created as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"44\"\u003especial order\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-painted just for you by skilled Italian artisans. Each item is crafted individually using time-honored techniques, resulting in a one-of-a-kind work that carries the mark and spirit of its maker. Because of this meticulous process, production takes time—but it is precisely this dedication to craftsmanship that makes it worth the wait. Place your special order and bring home an authentic piece made exclusively for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\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\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Renaissance, Italian cities were partitioned into districts or neighborhoods called Contrade to supply troops to the military. Today, the most celebrated Contrade are of Siena, where 17 Contrade, each represented by a symbol or animal, compete in the Piazza del Campo for pride and the glory of winning in a biannual horse race called the Palio di Siena, which dates back to 1656.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bianco \u0026 Nero","offers":[{"title":"Charger Plate 13\" - Giraffe","offer_id":12848612114485,"sku":"1325","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Dinner Plate 11.5\" - Giraffe","offer_id":12848612147253,"sku":"1326","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pasta\/Soup Bowl 10\" - Giraffe","offer_id":12848612180021,"sku":"1327","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Salad Plate 9\" - Giraffe","offer_id":12848612212789,"sku":"1328","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Dessert Plate 7.5\" - Giraffe","offer_id":12848612245557,"sku":"1329","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/products\/GiraffePlate800px.jpg?v=1587789496"},{"product_id":"contrade-from-siena-ram","title":"Contrade Dinnerware From Siena: Ram","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrade Italian Dinnerware is available in all 17 District Designs and each design is available in eight different products. \u003c\/span\u003eThe Ram (Valmontone), for centuries has represented the \"Rione del Valmontone\" during the Palio horse race. \"Rione\" stands for Neighborhood. \u003cspan\u003eThe Contrade Italian Ceramics are handcrafted in Siena, Italy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eValdimontone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis situated in the south-east of the city near\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Porta Romana, Siena\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Porta_Romana,_Siena\"\u003ePorta Romana\u003c\/a\u003e. Traditionally, its residents were\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tailors\" class=\"mw-redirect\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tailors\"\u003etailors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eValdimontone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nowrap\"\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003es symbol is a crowned\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Heraldry\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Heraldry\"\u003erampant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eram, with a blue shield emblazoned with the letter \"u\" for Umberto. Its colours are red and yellow, with white trim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is allied with Onda and opposed to Nicchio, its neighbour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValdimontone last won the Palio on 16 August 2012.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is created as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"44\"\u003especial order\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-painted just for you by skilled Italian artisans. Each item is crafted individually using time-honored techniques, resulting in a one-of-a-kind work that carries the mark and spirit of its maker. Because of this meticulous process, production takes time—but it is precisely this dedication to craftsmanship that makes it worth the wait. Place your special order and bring home an authentic piece made exclusively for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\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\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Renaissance, Italian cities were partitioned into districts or neighborhoods called Contrade to supply troops to the military. Today, the most celebrated Contrade are of Siena, where 17 Contrade, each represented by a symbol or animal, compete in the Piazza del Campo for pride and the glory of winning in a biannual horse race called the Palio di Siena, which dates back to 1656.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bianco \u0026 Nero","offers":[{"title":"Charger Plate 13\" - Ram","offer_id":12848612343861,"sku":"1332","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Dinner Plate 11.5\" - Ram","offer_id":12848612376629,"sku":"1333","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pasta\/Soup Bowl 10\" - Ram","offer_id":12848612409397,"sku":"1334","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Salad Plate 9\" - Ram","offer_id":12848612442165,"sku":"1335","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Dessert Plate 7.5\" - Ram","offer_id":12848612474933,"sku":"1336","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/products\/RamPlate800px.jpg?v=1587789686"},{"product_id":"contrade-from-siena-dolphin","title":"Contrade Dinnerware From Siena: Dolphin","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContrade Italian Dinnerware is available in all 17 District Designs and each design is available in eight different products. The Dolphin (Onda), for centuries has represented the \"Rione dell'Onda\" during the Palio horse race. \"Rione\" stands for Neighborhood. The Contrade Italian Ceramics are handcrafted in Siena, Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOnda\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eruns south from the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Piazza_del_Campo\" title=\"Piazza del Campo\"\u003ePiazza del Campo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the centre of the city. Traditionally, its residents were\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Carpenters\" class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Carpenters\"\u003ecarpenters\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOnda\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nowrap\"\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003es symbol is a dolphin. Its colours are white and sky blue and the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003econtrada\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edescribes itself as \"The colour of Heaven, the force of the sea\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnda has the title of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003econtrada capitana\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(captain contrada) because in the past its soldiers mounted guard at the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Palazzo_Pubblico\" title=\"Palazzo Pubblico\"\u003ePalazzo Pubblico\u003c\/a\u003e. A famous member of Onda was the sculptor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Giovanni_Dupr%C3%A8\" class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Giovanni Duprè\"\u003eGiovanni Duprè\u003c\/a\u003e, after whom the main street in Onda is named.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnda’s allies are Nicchio (since 1684), Tartuca (since 1933) and Valdimontone (since 1781). Onda's adversary is Torre (since 1559).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnda won the Palio of July 2, 2012 and August 16, 2013 and 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is created as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"44\"\u003especial order\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-painted just for you by skilled Italian artisans. Each item is crafted individually using time-honored techniques, resulting in a one-of-a-kind work that carries the mark and spirit of its maker. Because of this meticulous process, production takes time—but it is precisely this dedication to craftsmanship that makes it worth the wait. Place your special order and bring home an authentic piece made exclusively for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\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\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Renaissance, Italian cities were partitioned into districts or neighborhoods called Contrade to supply troops to the military. Today, the most celebrated Contrade are of Siena, where 17 Contrade, each represented by a symbol or animal, compete in the Piazza del Campo for pride and the glory of winning in a biannual horse race called the Palio di Siena, which dates back to 1656.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bianco \u0026 Nero","offers":[{"title":"Charger Plate 13\" - Dolphin","offer_id":12848612573237,"sku":"1339","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dinner Plate 11.5\" - Dolphin","offer_id":12848612606005,"sku":"1340","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pasta\/Soup Bowl 10\" - Dolphin","offer_id":12848612638773,"sku":"1341","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Salad Plate 9\" - Dolphin","offer_id":12848612671541,"sku":"1342","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dessert Plate 7.5\" - Dolphin","offer_id":12848612704309,"sku":"1343","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/products\/DolfinPlate800px.jpg?v=1589644272"},{"product_id":"contrade-from-siena-turtle","title":"Contrade Dinnerware From Siena: Turtle","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrade Italian Dinnerware is available in all 17 District Designs and each design is available in eight different products. \u003c\/span\u003eThe Turtle (Tartuca), for centuries has represented the \"Rione della Tortuca\" during the Palio horse race. \"Rione\" stands for Neighborhood. \u003cspan\u003eThe Contrade Italian Ceramics are handcrafted in Siena, Italy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTartuca\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis situated at the southern end of the city. Traditionally, its residents were sculptors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTartuca\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nowrap\"\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003es symbol is a tortoise with alternating Savoy knots and daisies. Its colours are yellow and deep blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinner of the Palio, on July 2, 2009, with Giuseppe Zedde on Già del Menhir. Tartuca last won the Palio on 20 October 2018.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is opposed to Chiocciola, while its allies are Leocorno, Nicchio, Onda and Selva.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is created as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"44\"\u003especial order\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-painted just for you by skilled Italian artisans. Each item is crafted individually using time-honored techniques, resulting in a one-of-a-kind work that carries the mark and spirit of its maker. Because of this meticulous process, production takes time—but it is precisely this dedication to craftsmanship that makes it worth the wait. Place your special order and bring home an authentic piece made exclusively for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\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\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Renaissance, Italian cities were partitioned into districts or neighborhoods called Contrade to supply troops to the military. Today, the most celebrated Contrade are of Siena, where 17 Contrade, each represented by a symbol or animal, compete in the Piazza del Campo for pride and the glory of winning in a biannual horse race called the Palio di Siena, which dates back to 1656.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bianco \u0026 Nero","offers":[{"title":"Charger Plate 13\" - Turtle","offer_id":12848612802613,"sku":"1346","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dinner Plate 11.5\" - Turtle","offer_id":43863612227637,"sku":"1347","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pasta\/Soup Bowl 10\" - Turtle","offer_id":12848612868149,"sku":"1348","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Salad Plate 9\" - Turtle","offer_id":12848612900917,"sku":"1349","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Dessert Plate 7.5\" - Turtle","offer_id":12848612933685,"sku":"1350","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/products\/TurtlePlate800px.jpg?v=1587789891"},{"product_id":"contrade-from-siena-eagle","title":"Contrade Dinnerware From Siena: Eagle","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrade Italian Dinnerware is available in all 17 District Designs and each design is available in eight different products. \u003c\/span\u003eThe Eagle (Aquila), for centuries has represented the \"Rione dell'Aquila\" during the Palio horse race. \"Rione\" stands for Neighborhood. \u003cspan\u003eThe Contrade Italian Ceramics are handcrafted in Siena, Italy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAquila\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis situated immediately to the south-west of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Piazza_del_Campo\" title=\"Piazza del Campo\"\u003ePiazza del Campo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the centre of the city, and is home to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eduomo\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(cathedral). Traditionally, its residents were\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Civil_law_notary\" title=\"Civil law notary\"\u003enotaries\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir last victory was on July 3, 1992 (Andrea de Gortes 'Vinegar' on Galleggiante). They have had 24 official victories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAquila\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nowrap\"\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003es symbol is a double-headed black eagle holding an orb, a sword, and a sceptre. Its colours are yellow, trimmed with blue and black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAquila\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis one of only four\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003enobile\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(noble)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003econtrade\u003c\/i\u003e; its title was bestowed by the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Habsburg\" class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Habsburg\"\u003eHabsburg\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eemperor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Charles_V,_Holy_Roman_Emperor\" title=\"Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor\"\u003eCharles V\u003c\/a\u003e, out of gratitude for the warm reception he received there in 1536.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003econtrada\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nowrap\"\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003es museum is home to the oldest surviving\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Palio_di_Siena\" title=\"Palio di Siena\"\u003ePalio di Siena\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Banner\" title=\"Banner\"\u003ebanner\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(also called a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003epalio\u003c\/i\u003e), which dates from 1719.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAquila\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nowrap\"\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003es patron saint is La Vergine (the name of the Most Holy Maria). Her titulary festival is celebrated on 8 September.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are allied to the Civetta (Owl) and Drago (Dragon)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003econtrade\u003c\/i\u003e. They are opposed to the Pantera (Panther) contrada, since 1947.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is created as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"44\"\u003especial order\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-painted just for you by skilled Italian artisans. Each item is crafted individually using time-honored techniques, resulting in a one-of-a-kind work that carries the mark and spirit of its maker. Because of this meticulous process, production takes time—but it is precisely this dedication to craftsmanship that makes it worth the wait. Place your special order and bring home an authentic piece made exclusively for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\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\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Renaissance, Italian cities were partitioned into districts or neighborhoods called Contrade to supply troops to the military. Today, the most celebrated Contrade are of Siena, where 17 Contrade, each represented by a symbol or animal, compete in the Piazza del Campo for pride and the glory of winning in a biannual horse race called the Palio di Siena, which dates back to 1656.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bianco \u0026 Nero","offers":[{"title":"Charger Plate 13\" - Eagle","offer_id":12848613523509,"sku":"1367","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Dinner Plate 11.5\" - Eagle","offer_id":12848613556277,"sku":"1368","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pasta\/Soup Bowl 10\" - Eagle","offer_id":12848613589045,"sku":"1369","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Salad Plate 9\" - Eagle","offer_id":12848613621813,"sku":"1370","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dessert Plate 7.5\" - Eagle","offer_id":12848613654581,"sku":"1371","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/products\/EaglePlate800px.jpg?v=1587789450"},{"product_id":"contrade-from-siena-rhino","title":"Contrade Dinnerware From Siena: Rhino","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrade Italian Dinnerware is available in all 17 District Designs and each design is available in eight different products. \u003c\/span\u003eThe Rhino (Selva), for centuries has represented the \"Rione della Selva\" during the Palio horse race. \"Rione\" stands for Neighborhood. \u003cspan\u003eThe Contrade Italian Ceramics are handcrafted in Siena, Italy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSelva\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eruns west from the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Piazza_del_Campo\" title=\"Piazza del Campo\"\u003ePiazza del Campo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the centre of the city. Traditionally, its residents were\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Weaver_(occupation)\" class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Weaver (occupation)\"\u003eweavers\u003c\/a\u003e, but when the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003econtrade\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewere mainly military, they had a reputation for being excellent\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Archery\" title=\"Archery\"\u003earchers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSelva\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nowrap\"\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003es symbol is a rhinoceros at the base of an oak tree hung with hunting tools. Its colors are green and orange, bordered with white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was the winner of the Palio on August 16, 2006, with Salasso on Caro Amico. It also won the Palio on July 2, 2010, a huge upset over Nicchio, who was favored to win. Selva's most recent victory was August 16, 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts allies are Chiocciola and Tartuca. Selva does not have a rival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is created as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"44\"\u003especial order\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-painted just for you by skilled Italian artisans. Each item is crafted individually using time-honored techniques, resulting in a one-of-a-kind work that carries the mark and spirit of its maker. Because of this meticulous process, production takes time—but it is precisely this dedication to craftsmanship that makes it worth the wait. Place your special order and bring home an authentic piece made exclusively for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\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\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Renaissance, Italian cities were partitioned into districts or neighborhoods called Contrade to supply troops to the military. Today, the most celebrated Contrade are of Siena, where 17 Contrade, each represented by a symbol or animal, compete in the Piazza del Campo for pride and the glory of winning in a biannual horse race called the Palio di Siena, which dates back to 1656.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bianco \u0026 Nero","offers":[{"title":"Charger Plate 13\" - Rhino","offer_id":12848614047797,"sku":"1381","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dinner Plate 11.5\" - Rhino","offer_id":12848614080565,"sku":"1382","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pasta\/Soup Bowl 10\" - Rhino","offer_id":12848614113333,"sku":"1383","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Salad Plate 9\" - Rhino","offer_id":12848614146101,"sku":"1384","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dessert Plate 7.5\" - Rhino","offer_id":12848614178869,"sku":"1385","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/products\/RhinoPlate800px.jpg?v=1587789719"},{"product_id":"contrade-from-siena-snail","title":"Contrade Dinnerware From Siena: Snail","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrade Italian Dinnerware is available in all 17 District Designs and each design is available in eight different products. \u003c\/span\u003eThe Snail (Chiocciola), for centuries has represented the \"Rione della Chiocciola\" during the Palio horse race. \"Rione\" stands for Neighborhood. \u003cspan\u003eThe Contrade Italian Ceramics are handcrafted in Siena, Italy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChiocciola\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis situated in the south-western corner of the city; traditionally, its residents worked as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Terracotta\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Terracotta\"\u003eterracotta\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emakers. Chiocciola's motto is “With slow and deliberate steps, snail takes the field to triumph.” The district’s patron saints are the apostles Peter and Paul with a feast day of June 29.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChiocciola's rival is Tartuca (Tortoise). Its allies are Istrice (Porcupine), Pantera (Panther) and Selva (Forest).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir last Palio victory was on August 16, 1999. There is an expression in Siena, “The people of the Snail, drowners of saints.” In 1888, after losing a Palio, the contrada was so angry that they threw a statue of Saint Anthony (patron saint of horses) into a well. The statue wasn’t removed until 1910 and the district won in 1911. Its colours are red and yellow, trimmed with blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is created as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"44\"\u003especial order\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-painted just for you by skilled Italian artisans. Each item is crafted individually using time-honored techniques, resulting in a one-of-a-kind work that carries the mark and spirit of its maker. Because of this meticulous process, production takes time—but it is precisely this dedication to craftsmanship that makes it worth the wait. Place your special order and bring home an authentic piece made exclusively for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\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\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Renaissance, Italian cities were partitioned into districts or neighborhoods called Contrade to supply troops to the military. Today, the most celebrated Contrade are of Siena, where 17 Contrade, each represented by a symbol or animal, compete in the Piazza del Campo for pride and the glory of winning in a biannual horse race called the Palio di Siena, which dates back to 1656.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bianco \u0026 Nero","offers":[{"title":"Charger Plate 13\" - Snail","offer_id":12848614572085,"sku":"1395","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dinner Plate 11.5\" - Snail","offer_id":12848614604853,"sku":"1396","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pasta\/Soup Bowl 10\" - Snail","offer_id":12848614637621,"sku":"1397","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Salad Plate 9\" - Snail","offer_id":12848614670389,"sku":"1398","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Contrade Dessert Plate 7.5\" - Snail","offer_id":12848614703157,"sku":"1399","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/files\/SnailPlate800px.jpg?v=1686001098"},{"product_id":"contrade-from-siena-shell","title":"Contrade Dinnerware From Siena: Shell","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrade Italian Dinnerware is available in all 17 District Designs and each design is available in eight different products. \u003c\/span\u003eThe Shell (Nicchio), for centuries has represented the \"Rione del Nicchio\" during the Palio horse race. \"Rione\" stands for Neighborhood. \u003cspan\u003eThe Contrade Italian Ceramics are handcrafted in Siena, Italy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNicchio\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis situated in the far eastern corner of the city. Traditionally, its residents worked as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Pottery\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pottery\"\u003epotters\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNicchio\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nowrap\"\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003es symbol is a crowned scallop shell flanked by two branches of coral. Its colours are blue, with yellow and red trim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNicchio\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis one of only four\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003enobile\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(noble)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003econtrade\u003c\/i\u003e; it earned its title for bravery shown during the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Battle of Montaperti\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Battle_of_Montaperti\"\u003eBattle of Montaperti\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eagainst\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Florence\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Florence\"\u003eFlorence\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein 1260, when its soldiers led the attack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNicchio’s allies are Bruco, Onda and Tartuca. Its rival is Valdimontone (since 1952).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is created as a \u003cstrong data-end=\"44\" data-start=\"27\"\u003especial order\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-painted just for you by skilled Italian artisans. Each item is crafted individually using time-honored techniques, resulting in a one-of-a-kind work that carries the mark and spirit of its maker. Because of this meticulous process, production takes time—but it is precisely this dedication to craftsmanship that makes it worth the wait. Place your special order and bring home an authentic piece made exclusively for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\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\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Renaissance, Italian cities were partitioned into districts or neighborhoods called Contrade to supply troops to the military. Today, the most celebrated Contrade are of Siena, where 17 Contrade, each represented by a symbol or animal, compete in the Piazza del Campo for pride and the glory of winning in a biannual horse race called the Palio di Siena, which dates back to 1656.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bianco \u0026 Nero","offers":[{"title":"Charger Plate 13\" - Shell","offer_id":12848614866997,"sku":"1402","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Dinner Plate 11.5\" - Shell","offer_id":12848614899765,"sku":"1403","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pasta\/Soup Bowl 10\" - Shell","offer_id":12848614932533,"sku":"1404","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Salad Plate 9\" - Shell","offer_id":12848614965301,"sku":"1405","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Dessert Plate 7.5\" - Shell","offer_id":44222559682613,"sku":"1406","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/products\/ShellPlate800px.jpg?v=1587789777"},{"product_id":"contrade-from-siena-porcupine","title":"Contrade Dinnerware From Siena: Porcupine","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrade Italian Dinnerware is available in all 17 District Designs and each design is available in eight different products. \u003c\/span\u003eThe Porcupine (Istrice), for centuries has represented the \"Rione dell'Istrice\" during the Palio horse race. \"Rione\" stands for Neighborhood. \u003cspan\u003eThe Contrade Italian Ceramics are handcrafted in Siena, Italy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIstrice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoccupies the north-westernmost edge of Siena and contains the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSan Vincenzo e Anastasio\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echurch, home of the city's oldest surviving fresco and burial place of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pinturicchio\" title=\"Pinturicchio\"\u003ePinturicchio\u003c\/a\u003e. Traditionally, its residents were blacksmiths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIstrice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nowrap\"\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003es symbol is a porcupine. Its colours are white, red, blue and black. Istrice’s adversary Contrada is the \"Lupa\" (She-wolf), since 1934. Allied Contradas are \"Bruco\", \"Chiocciola\", \"Civetta\" and \"Giraffa\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts motto is: \"Sol per difesa io pungo\" (I prick only for self-defense).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIstrice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas the title of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eContrada Sovrana\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Sovereign\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eContrada\u003c\/i\u003e). It was bestowed this title by the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knights_Hospitaller\" title=\"Knights Hospitaller\"\u003eSovereign Military Order of Malta\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas a result of it headquartering the order during the 14th century. The Templars Mansion is located in its territory in Via Malta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIstrice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elast won the Palio in July 2008.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is created as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"44\"\u003especial order\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-painted just for you by skilled Italian artisans. Each item is crafted individually using time-honored techniques, resulting in a one-of-a-kind work that carries the mark and spirit of its maker. Because of this meticulous process, production takes time—but it is precisely this dedication to craftsmanship that makes it worth the wait. Place your special order and bring home an authentic piece made exclusively for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\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\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Renaissance, Italian cities were partitioned into districts or neighborhoods called Contrade to supply troops to the military. Today, the most celebrated Contrade are of Siena, where 17 Contrade, each represented by a symbol or animal, compete in the Piazza del Campo for pride and the glory of winning in a biannual horse race called the Palio di Siena, which dates back to 1656.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bianco \u0026 Nero","offers":[{"title":"Charger Plate 13\" - Porcupine","offer_id":12848615129141,"sku":"1409","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Dinner Plate 11.5\" - Porcupine","offer_id":12848615161909,"sku":"1410","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pasta\/Soup Bowl 10\" - Porcupine","offer_id":12848615194677,"sku":"1411","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Salad Plate 9\" - Porcupine","offer_id":12848615227445,"sku":"1412","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Dessert Plate 7.5\" - Porcupine","offer_id":12848615260213,"sku":"1413","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/products\/PorcupinePlate800px.jpg?v=1618620565"},{"product_id":"contrade-from-siena-silkworm","title":"Contrade Dinnerware From Siena: Silkworm","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrade Italian Dinnerware is available in all 17 District Designs and each design is available in eight different products. t\u003c\/span\u003ehe Silkworm (Bruco), for centuries has represented the \"Rione del Bruco\" during the Palio horse race. \"Rione\" stands for Neighborhood. \u003cspan\u003eThe Contrade Italian Ceramics are handcrafted in Siena, Italy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBruco\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis situated to the north of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Piazza del Campo\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Piazza_del_Campo\"\u003ePiazza del Campo\u003c\/a\u003e. Traditionally, its residents worked in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Silk\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Silk\"\u003esilk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBruco\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nowrap\"\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003es symbol is a crowned\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Caterpillar\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Caterpillar\"\u003ecaterpillar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecrawling on a rose. Its colours are green and yellow, trimmed with blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBruco\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis one of the four\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003enobile\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(noble)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003econtrade\u003c\/i\u003e; its title was earned in 1369 by its people's bravery in helping to defeat\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Charles_IV,_Holy_Roman_Emperor\"\u003eCharles IV\u003c\/a\u003e, and consolidated in 1371 when they led the revolt to replace the Sienese council with a people's government.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts Sede is at Via del Comune, 44.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts patron Saint is the Madonna (Visitation of the Sainted Mary), and the Titulary feast is on 2 July.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts motto is \"\u003ci\u003eCome rivoluzion sona il mio nome\u003c\/i\u003e\" (As revolution sounds my name).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is allied to the Istrice, Nicchio and Torre\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003econtrade\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand not officially opposed to any other\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003econtrade\u003c\/i\u003e. Its traditional animosity against neighbouring Giraffa ended, formally, in 1996.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLast victory- 16 August 2008. It has had 37 official victories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is created as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"44\"\u003especial order\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-painted just for you by skilled Italian artisans. Each item is crafted individually using time-honored techniques, resulting in a one-of-a-kind work that carries the mark and spirit of its maker. Because of this meticulous process, production takes time—but it is precisely this dedication to craftsmanship that makes it worth the wait. Place your special order and bring home an authentic piece made exclusively for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\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\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Renaissance, Italian cities were partitioned into districts or neighborhoods called Contrade to supply troops to the military. Today, the most celebrated Contrade are of Siena, where 17 Contrade, each represented by a symbol or animal, compete in the Piazza del Campo for pride and the glory of winning in a biannual horse race called the Palio di Siena, which dates back to 1656.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bianco \u0026 Nero","offers":[{"title":"Charger Plate 13\" - Silkworm","offer_id":12848683876405,"sku":"1438","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dinner Plate 11.5\" - Silkworm","offer_id":12848683909173,"sku":"1439","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pasta\/Soup Bowl 10\" - Silkworm","offer_id":12848683941941,"sku":"1440","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Salad Plate 9\" - Silkworm","offer_id":12848683974709,"sku":"1441","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dessert Plate 7.5\" - Silkworm","offer_id":12848684007477,"sku":"1442","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/products\/SilkwormPlate800px.jpg?v=1587789831"},{"product_id":"contrade-from-siena-panther","title":"Contrade Dinnerware From Siena: Panther","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrade Italian Dinnerware is available in all 17 District Designs and each design is available in eight different products. \u003c\/span\u003eThe Panther (Pantera), for centuries has represented the \"Rione della Pantera\" during the Palio horse race. \"Rione\" stands for Neighborhood. \u003cspan\u003eThe Contrade Italian Ceramics are handcrafted in Siena, Italy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePantera\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis situated at the western edge of the city. Traditionally, its residents were\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Grocers\" class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Grocers\"\u003egrocers\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chemists\" class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Chemists\"\u003echemists\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand Steamers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePantera\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nowrap\"\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003es symbol is a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Heraldry\" title=\"Heraldry\"\u003erampant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epanther. Its colours are red, blue and white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePantera’s allies are Chiocciola, Civetta, Giraffa and Istrice. Its rival is Aquila.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is created as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"44\"\u003especial order\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-painted just for you by skilled Italian artisans. Each item is crafted individually using time-honored techniques, resulting in a one-of-a-kind work that carries the mark and spirit of its maker. Because of this meticulous process, production takes time—but it is precisely this dedication to craftsmanship that makes it worth the wait. Place your special order and bring home an authentic piece made exclusively for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Renaissance, Italian cities were partitioned into districts or neighborhoods called Contrade to supply troops to the military. Today, the most celebrated Contrade are of Siena, where 17 Contrade, each represented by a symbol or animal, compete in the Piazza del Campo for pride and the glory of winning in a biannual horse race called the Palio di Siena, which dates back to 1656.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bianco \u0026 Nero","offers":[{"title":"Charger Plate 13\" - Panther","offer_id":12848686596149,"sku":"1446","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dinner Plate 11.5\" - Panther","offer_id":12848686628917,"sku":"1447","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pasta\/Soup Bowl 10\" - Panther","offer_id":12848686661685,"sku":"1448","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Salad Plate 9\" - Panther","offer_id":12848686694453,"sku":"1449","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dessert Plate 7.5\" - Panther","offer_id":12848686727221,"sku":"1450","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/products\/LeopardPlate800px.jpg?v=1587789610"},{"product_id":"contrade-dragon-design-mug","title":"Contrade Design Mug: Dragon","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Contrade Dragon Design Mug was handmade, painted and imported from Italy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrade Italian Dinnerware is available in all 17 District Designs and each design is available in eight different products. \u003c\/span\u003eThe Dragon (Drago), for centuries has represented the \"Rione del Drago\" during the Palio horse race. \"Rione\" stands for Neighborhood. \u003cspan\u003eThe Contrade Italian Ceramics are handcrafted in Siena, Italy.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDrago\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis situated to the north-west of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Piazza_del_Campo\" title=\"Piazza del Campo\"\u003ePiazza del Campo\u003c\/a\u003e. Traditionally, its residents were\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bankers\" class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Bankers\"\u003ebankers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDrago\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nowrap\"\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003es symbol is a flying golden dragon carrying a banner with the letter \"u\". Its colors are pink and green, trimmed with yellow.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eDrago\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewon the Palio on July 2, 2014, and again on July 2, 2018.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrago’s ally is Aquila. Drago never had a rival Contrada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" gmail_original=\"1\"\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\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDuring the Renaissance, Italian cities were partitioned into districts or neighborhoods called Contrade to supply troops to the military. Today, the most celebrated Contrade are of Siena, where 17 Contrade, each represented by a symbol or animal, compete in the Piazza del Campo for pride and the glory of winning in a biannual horse race called the Palio di Siena, which dates back to 1656.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bianco \u0026 Nero","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40482737389621,"sku":"1358","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/products\/DragonMug800px.jpg?v=1642799608"},{"product_id":"bap-2877651e-b5bc-4ea4-9002-16e98ebde755","title":"Contrade From Siena Set of 17: Salad Plates","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33,43,54);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33,43,54);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;\"\u003eThe Contrade hand-painted plates from Siena are now available in a set of all 17 District designs. The plates, all brightly painted in joyful colors and designs, bring joy to any occasion.  These plates of the Contrade are rich with history. During the Renaissance, Siena was partitioned into districts or neighborhoods called Contrade to supply troops to the military.  Typically, there were trademen within the neighborhoods and represented by a symbol or animal.  These are the designs on the Contrade Dinnerware.  Today, the people of Siena are as passionate as ever for their Contrade.  Each district competes in the Piazza del Campo rides for the glory of winning  a biannual horse race called the Palio di Siena, which dates back to 1656. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33,43,54);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cins\u003eContrade of Siena\u003c\/ins\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33,43,54);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;\"\u003eDolphin | Carpenters \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33,43,54);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;\"\u003eDragon | Bankers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33,43,54);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;\"\u003eEagle | Notaries \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33,43,54);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;\"\u003eElephant | Wool Combers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33,43,54);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;\"\u003eGiraffe | Painters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33,43,54);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;\"\u003eGoose | Dye Makers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33,43,54);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;\"\u003eOwl | Shoemakers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33,43,54);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;\"\u003ePanthers | Grocers, Chemists and Steamers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33,43,54);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;\"\u003ePorcupine | Blacksmiths\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33,43,54);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;\"\u003eRam | Tailors \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33,43,54);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;\"\u003eRhinoceros | Archers \u0026amp; Weavers    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33,43,54);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;\"\u003eSeashell | Potters \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33,43,54);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;\"\u003eShe-Wolf | Bakers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33,43,54);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;\"\u003eSilkworm | Silk Trade \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33,43,54);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;\"\u003eSnail | Terracotta Makers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33,43,54);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;\"\u003eTurtle | Sculptors \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33,43,54);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;\"\u003eUnicorn | Goldsmiths\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:start;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33,43,54);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33,43,54);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;\"\u003eIn 1986, Walter Staccioli began producing Italian ceramic pieces incorporating the Contrade patterns of Siena. Today, based upon each Contrada’s individual flag that festoons rider and horse in events surrounding the Palio di Siena, Sonia Staccioli and her sister Jada carry on the traditions. These works of art can only be found exclusively at Biordi and the Staccioli workshop at the Piazza del Campo in Siena.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fast Bundle","offers":[{"title":"Salad Plate 9\" - Owl Contrade Dinnerware From Siena: Owl + Salad Plate 9\" - Giraffe Contrade Dinnerware From Siena: Giraffe + Salad Plate 9\" - Ram Contrade Dinnerware From Siena: Ram + Salad Plate 9\" - Dolphin Contrade Dinnerware From Siena: Dolphin + ...","offer_id":45093638832181,"sku":"b11e9631-ef89-4de1-a2fc-318e8046f67a","price":1720.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Salad Plate 9\" - Owl Contrade Dinnerware From Siena: Owl + Salad Plate 9\" - Giraffe Contrade Dinnerware From Siena: Giraffe + Salad Plate 9\" - Ram Contrade Dinnerware From Siena: Ram + Salad Plate 9\" - Dolphin Contrade Dinnerware From Siena: Dolphi... 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Today, the most celebrated Contrade are of Siena, where 17 Contrade, each represented by a symbol or animal, compete in the Piazza del Campo for pride and the glory of winning in a biannual horse race called the Palio di Siena, which dates back to 1656. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrade Italian Espresso Cups \u0026amp; Saucers are available in all 17 District Designs.  \u003c\/span\u003eThe Ram (Valmontone), for centuries has represented the \"Rione del Valmontone\" during the Palio horse race. \"Rione\" stands for Neighborhood. \u003cspan\u003eThe Contrade Italian Ceramics are handcrafted in Siena, Italy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eValdimontone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis situated in the south-east of the city near\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Porta Romana, Siena\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Porta_Romana,_Siena\"\u003ePorta Romana\u003c\/a\u003e. Traditionally, its residents were\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tailors\" class=\"mw-redirect\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tailors\"\u003etailors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eValdimontone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nowrap\"\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003es symbol is a crowned\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Heraldry\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Heraldry\"\u003erampant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eram, with a blue shield emblazoned with the letter \"u\" for Umberto. Its colours are red and yellow, with white trim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is allied with Onda and opposed to Nicchio, it's neighbour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValdimontone last won the Palio on 16 August 2012.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" gmail_original=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe small differences 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\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSanta Caterina Siena 24kt Espresso Cups \u0026amp; Saucers.  \u003cbr\u003eCeramiche S. Caterina, established in 1949 in Siena, has a rich legacy in ceramics. Founded by Marcello Neri, who took ownership in 1961, the studio has become a hallmark of quality craftsmanship, blending traditional techniques with contemporary artistry. Marcello, a Siena native and graduate of the Institute of Art, honed his skills under Fausto Corsini and further developed his craft in Montelupo Fiorentino. Fabio, son of Marcello now paints for Santa Caterina. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTheir pieces have been presented as gifts to President Bill Clinton, Emperor Akihito, and Pope John Paul II, cementing their status as prominent cultural ambassadors for Italian art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CERAMICHE CATERINA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44077433716789,"sku":"5757","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/files\/IMG_7256.jpg?v=1729641406"},{"product_id":"contrade-24kt-espresso-cup-saucer-4-oz-dolphin-copy-1","title":"Contrade 24kt Espresso Cup \u0026 Saucer, 4 oz : Giraff","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Contrade Giraff Design Espresso Cup and Saucer, is handmade, painted and imported from Italy.  \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDuring the Renaissance, Italian cities were partitioned into districts or neighborhoods called Contrade to supply troops to the military. Today, the most celebrated Contrade are of Siena, where 17 Contrade, each represented by a symbol or animal, compete in the Piazza del Campo for pride and the glory of winning in a biannual horse race called the Palio di Siena, which dates back to 1656. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContrade Italian Espresso Cups and Saucers are available in all 17 District Designs. The Dolphin (Onda), for centuries has represented the \"Rione dell'Onda\" during the Palio horse race. \"Rione\" stands for Neighborhood. The Contrade Italian Ceramics are handcrafted in Siena, Italy.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" gmail_original=\"1\"\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\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSanta Caterina Siena 24kt Espresso Cups \u0026amp; Saucers \u003cbr\u003eCeramiche S. Caterina, established in 1949 in Siena, has a rich legacy in ceramics. Founded by Marcello Neri, who took ownership in 1961, the studio has become a hallmark of quality craftsmanship, blending traditional techniques with contemporary artistry. Marcello, a Siena native and graduate of the Institute of Art, honed his skills under Fausto Corsini and further developed his craft in Montelupo Fiorentino. Fabio, son of Marcello now paints for Santa Caterina. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir pieces have been presented as gifts to President Bill Clinton, Emperor Akihito, and Pope John Paul II, cementing their status as prominent cultural ambassadors for Italian art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CERAMICHE CATERINA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44083765411893,"sku":"5770","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/files\/IMG_3321.jpg?v=1732752318"},{"product_id":"contrade-personal-pasta-bowl-giraffe","title":"Contrade Personal Pasta Bowl: Giraffe","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Contrade Giraffe Design personal Pasta Bowl was handmade, painted and imported from Italy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrade Italian Dinnerware is available in all 17 District Designs and each design is available in eight different products. \u003c\/span\u003eThe Giraffe (Giraffa), for centuries has represented the \"Rione della Giraffa\" during the Palio horse race. \"Rione\" stands for Neighborhood. \u003cspan\u003eThe Contrade Italian Ceramics are handcrafted in Siena, Italy.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGiraffa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an affluent area of the city situated to the north-east of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Piazza_del_Campo\" title=\"Piazza del Campo\"\u003ePiazza del Campo\u003c\/a\u003e. Traditionally, its residents were\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Painters\" class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Painters\"\u003epainters\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGiraffa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nowrap\"\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003es symbol is a giraffe led by a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Moors\" title=\"Moors\"\u003eMoor\u003c\/a\u003e, and a ribbon bearing the motto \"Humbertus I dedit\" (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Umberto_I_of_Italy\" title=\"Umberto I of Italy\"\u003eUmberto I\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egave\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Eritrea\" title=\"Eritrea\"\u003eit\u003c\/a\u003e\"). Its colours are white and red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGiraffa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas the title of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003econtrada imperiale\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(imperial\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003econtrada\u003c\/i\u003e). It was bestowed this title by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Victor_Emmanuel_III_of_Italy\" title=\"Victor Emmanuel III of Italy\"\u003eKing Vittorio Emanuele III\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhen it won the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003epalio\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein 1936, the year the race was dedicated to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italian_East_Africa\" title=\"Italian East Africa\"\u003eItaly's empire in East Africa\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGiraffa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewon the Palio on 2nd of July, 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts allies are Civetta, Istrice and Pantera. It currently does not have an enemy, as its rivalry with Bruco ended up in 1996.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial orders will ship from Italy in 2 - 3 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\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\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Renaissance, Italian cities were partitioned into districts or neighborhoods called Contrade to supply troops to the military. Today, the most celebrated Contrade are of Siena, where 17 Contrade, each represented by a symbol or animal, compete in the Piazza del Campo for pride and the glory of winning in a biannual horse race called the Palio di Siena, which dates back to 1656.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bianco \u0026 Nero","offers":[{"title":"7.5\" x 2\"","offer_id":44227923476533,"sku":"5905","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/files\/giraff_pasta_bowl.webp?v=1736543771"},{"product_id":"contrade-personal-pasta-bowl-panther","title":"Contrade Personal Pasta Bowl: Panther","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Contrade Panther Design personal Pasta Bowl was handmade, painted and imported from Italy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrade Italian Dinnerware is available in all 17 District Designs and each design is available in eight different products. \u003c\/span\u003eThe Panther (Pantera), for centuries has represented the \"Rione della Pantera\" during the Palio horse race. \"Rione\" stands for Neighborhood. \u003cspan\u003eThe Contrade Italian Ceramics are handcrafted in Siena, Italy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePantera\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis situated at the western edge of the city. Traditionally, its residents were\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Grocers\" class=\"mw-redirect\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Grocers\"\u003egrocers\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Chemists\" class=\"mw-redirect\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chemists\"\u003echemists\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand Steamers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePantera\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nowrap\"\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003es symbol is a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Heraldry\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Heraldry\"\u003erampant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epanther. Its colours are red, blue and white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePantera’s allies are Chiocciola, Civetta, Giraffa and Istrice. Its rival is Aquila.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial orders ship from Italy in 2 - 3 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\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\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Renaissance, Italian cities were partitioned into districts or neighborhoods called Contrade to supply troops to the military. Today, the most celebrated Contrade are of Siena, where 17 Contrade, each represented by a symbol or animal, compete in the Piazza del Campo for pride and the glory of winning in a biannual horse race called the Palio di Siena, which dates back to 1656.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bianco \u0026 Nero","offers":[{"title":"7.5\" x 2\"","offer_id":44227933110325,"sku":"5906","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/files\/Panther_pasta_bowl.webp?v=1736544053"},{"product_id":"contrade-personal-pasta-bowl-elephant","title":"Contrade Personal Pasta Bowl: Elephant","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Contrade Elephant Design was handmade, painted and imported from Italy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrade Italian Dinnerware is available in all 17 District Designs and each design is available in eight different products. \u003c\/span\u003eThe Elephant (Torre), for centuries has represented the \"Rione della Torre\" during the Palio horse race. \"Rione\" stands for Neighborhood. \u003cspan\u003eThe Contrade Italian Ceramics are handcrafted in Siena, Italy.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTorre\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis situated just to the south-east of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Piazza_del_Campo\" title=\"Piazza del Campo\"\u003ePiazza del Campo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the centre of the city, and encompasses Siena's Jewish quarter and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Siena_synagogue\" title=\"Siena synagogue\"\u003esynagogue\u003c\/a\u003e. Traditionally, its residents worked as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Woolcomber\u0026amp;action=edit\u0026amp;redlink=1\" class=\"new\" title=\"Woolcomber (page does not exist)\"\u003ewoolcombers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTorre\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nowrap\"\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003es symbol is an elephant (the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003econtrada\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nowrap\"\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003es original name was\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eLiofante\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eLionfante\u003c\/i\u003e) with a tower on its back. Its colours are crimson, striped with white and blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTorre\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the adversary of both Onda (wave) and of Oca (goose). It is the only contrada to have two rivalries, making it the most contentious\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003econtrada\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Siena. Torre’s unique ally is Bruco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial orders from Italy are shipped in 2 - 3 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\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\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDuring the Renaissance, Italian cities were partitioned into districts or neighborhoods called Contrade to supply troops to the military. Today, the most celebrated Contrade are of Siena, where 17 Contrade, each represented by a symbol or animal, compete in the Piazza del Campo for pride and the glory of winning in a biannual horse race called the Palio di Siena, which dates back to 1656.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bianco \u0026 Nero","offers":[{"title":"7.5\" x 2\"","offer_id":44228073685045,"sku":"5909","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/files\/Elephant_pasta_bowl.webp?v=1736547309"},{"product_id":"contrade-personal-pasta-bowl-unicorn","title":"Contrade Personal Pasta Bowl: Unicorn","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Contrade Unicorn Design personal pasta bowl was handmade, painted and imported from Italy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrade Italian Dinnerware is available in all 17 District Designs and each design is available in eight different products. \u003c\/span\u003eThe Unicorn (Leocorno), for centuries has represented the \"Rione del Leocorno\" during the Palio horse race. \"Rione\" stands for Neighborhood. \u003cspan\u003eThe Contrade Italian Ceramics are handcrafted in Siena, Italy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLeocorno\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis situated to the east of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Piazza del Campo\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Piazza_del_Campo\"\u003ePiazza del Campo\u003c\/a\u003e. Traditionally, its residents were goldsmiths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLeocorno\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nowrap\"\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003es symbol is a unicorn,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Heraldry\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Heraldry\"\u003erampant\u003c\/a\u003e, with the motto \"Humberti regio gratia\" (\"A kingdom by the grace of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Umberto I of Italy\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Umberto_I_of_Italy\"\u003eUmberto\u003c\/a\u003e\"). Its colours are orange and white, bordered with blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeocorno won the Palio of August 16, 2007.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeocorno’s allies are Pantera and Tartuca. Its rival is Civetta (since 1960).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial Orders ship from Italy in 2 -3 months. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\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\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDuring the Renaissance, Italian cities were partitioned into districts or neighborhoods called Contrade to supply troops to the military. Today, the most celebrated Contrade are of Siena, where 17 Contrade, each represented by a symbol or animal, compete in the Piazza del Campo for pride and the glory of winning in a biannual horse race called the Palio di Siena, which dates back to 1656.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bianco \u0026 Nero","offers":[{"title":"7.5\" x 2\"","offer_id":44228130537525,"sku":"5910","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/files\/Unicorn_pasta_bowl.webp?v=1736548543"},{"product_id":"contrade-personal-pasta-bowl-porcupine","title":"Contrade Personal Pasta Bowl: Porcupine","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Contrade Porcupine Design personal pasta bowl was handmade, painted and imported from Italy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrade Italian Dinnerware is available in all 17 District Designs and each design is available in eight different products. \u003c\/span\u003eThe Porcupine (Istrice), for centuries has represented the \"Rione dell'Istrice\" during the Palio horse race. \"Rione\" stands for Neighborhood. \u003cspan\u003eThe Contrade Italian Ceramics are handcrafted in Siena, Italy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIstrice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoccupies the north-westernmost edge of Siena and contains the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSan Vincenzo e Anastasio\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echurch, home of the city's oldest surviving fresco and burial place of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pinturicchio\" title=\"Pinturicchio\"\u003ePinturicchio\u003c\/a\u003e. Traditionally, its residents were blacksmiths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIstrice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nowrap\"\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003es symbol is a porcupine. Its colours are white, red, blue and black. Istrice’s adversary Contrada is the \"Lupa\" (She-wolf), since 1934. Allied Contradas are \"Bruco\", \"Chiocciola\", \"Civetta\" and \"Giraffa\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts motto is: \"Sol per difesa io pungo\" (I prick only for self-defense).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIstrice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas the title of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eContrada Sovrana\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Sovereign\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eContrada\u003c\/i\u003e). It was bestowed this title by the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Knights_Hospitaller\" title=\"Knights Hospitaller\"\u003eSovereign Military Order of Malta\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas a result of it headquartering the order during the 14th century. The Templars Mansion is located in its territory in Via Malta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIstrice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elast won the Palio in July 2008.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Special orders from Italy ship in 2 - 3 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\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\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDuring the Renaissance, Italian cities were partitioned into districts or neighborhoods called Contrade to supply troops to the military. Today, the most celebrated Contrade are of Siena, where 17 Contrade, each represented by a symbol or animal, compete in the Piazza del Campo for pride and the glory of winning in a biannual horse race called the Palio di Siena, which dates back to 1656.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bianco \u0026 Nero","offers":[{"title":"7.5\" x 2\"","offer_id":44228151312437,"sku":"5911","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/files\/Porcupine_pasta_bowl.webp?v=1736548723"},{"product_id":"special-order-of-contrade-from-siena-set-of-17-pasta-soup-bowls","title":"SPECIAL ORDER ITEM: Contrade From Siena Set of 17: Pasta\/Soup Bowls","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align:start;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33,43,54);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33,43,54);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;\"\u003eThe Contrade hand-painted plates from Siena are now available in a set of all 17 District designs. The plates, all brightly painted in joyful colors and designs, bring joy to any occasion.  These plates of the Contrade are rich with history. During the Renaissance, Siena was partitioned into districts or neighborhoods called Contrade to supply troops to the military.  Typically, there were trademen within the neighborhoods and represented by a symbol or animal.  These are the designs on the Contrade Dinnerware.  Today, the people of Siena are as passionate as ever for their Contrade.  Each district competes in the Piazza del Campo rides for the glory of winning  a biannual horse race called the Palio di Siena, which dates back to 1656. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33,43,54);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cins\u003eContrade of Siena\u003c\/ins\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33,43,54);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;\"\u003eDolphin | Carpenters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33,43,54);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;\"\u003eDragon | Bankers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33,43,54);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;\"\u003eEagle | Notaries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33,43,54);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;\"\u003eElephant | Wool Combers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33,43,54);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;\"\u003eGiraffe | Painters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33,43,54);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;\"\u003eGoose | Dye Makers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33,43,54);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;\"\u003eOwl | Shoemakers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33,43,54);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;\"\u003ePanthers | Grocers, Chemists and Steamers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33,43,54);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;\"\u003ePorcupine | Blacksmiths\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33,43,54);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;\"\u003eRam | Tailors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33,43,54);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;\"\u003eRhinoceros | Archers \u0026amp; Weavers  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33,43,54);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;\"\u003eSeashell | Potters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33,43,54);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;\"\u003eShe-Wolf | Bakers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33,43,54);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;\"\u003eSilkworm | Silk Trade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33,43,54);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;\"\u003eSnail | Terracotta Makers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33,43,54);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;\"\u003eTurtle | Sculptors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33,43,54);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;\"\u003eUnicorn | Goldsmiths\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33,43,54);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33,43,54);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 14px;\"\u003eIn 1986, Walter Staccioli began producing Italian ceramic pieces incorporating the Contrade patterns of Siena. Today, based upon each Contrada’s individual flag that festoons rider and horse in events surrounding the Palio di Siena, Sonia Staccioli and her sister Jada carry on the traditions. These works of art can only be found exclusively at Biordi and the Staccioli workshop at the Piazza del Campo in Siena.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bianco \u0026 Nero","offers":[{"title":"Pasta\/Soup Bowl 10\" - Owl Contrade Dinnerware From Siena: Owl + Pasta\/Soup Bowl 10\" - Giraffe Contrade Dinnerware From Siena: Giraffe + Pasta\/Soup Bowl 10\" - Ram Contrade Dinnerware From Siena: Ram + Pasta\/Soup Bowl 10\" - Dolphin Contrade Dinnerware Fr...","offer_id":45041277632565,"sku":"5840","price":1870.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/products\/EaglePlate800px_910d3271-5c33-4192-9ad0-40cafaa0537f.jpg?v=1709590083"}],"url":"https:\/\/biordi.com\/collections\/siena-1\/artisan_additional-artisans+price_-100-250+artisan_contrade-from-siena+price_-50-100.oembed","provider":"Biordi Art Imports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}