Contrade Medium Bowl 10" - Giraffe

Hand-Painted Giraffa Contrade Bowl – 10" Salad or Pasta Bowl from Siena, Italy

Bring the spirit of Siena to your table with this hand-painted Giraffa Contrade Bowl, perfect for serving fresh salads or generous bowls of pasta. Measuring 10 inches in diameter, this artisan ceramic bowl is part of the exclusive Contrade Dinnerware Collection, inspired by the historic districts of Siena.

The Giraffa (Giraffe) Contrada is one of the seventeen medieval neighborhoods of Siena, each represented by a unique animal or symbol. These districts—called Contrade—originated during the Renaissance to organize local militias, tradespeople, and guilds. Today, they are passionately celebrated during the world-famous Palio di Siena, a thrilling horse race held twice a year in Siena's Piazza del Campo since 1656.

Each bowl is handcrafted and hand-painted in Italy, showcasing rich historical symbolism and old-world craftsmanship. Whether you're starting your collection or adding to an existing place setting, this Giraffa bowl is both a functional piece and a cultural treasure.

• 100% handmade in Italy

• Lead-free and food-safe

• Measures 10" in diameter

• Dishwasher safe (hand washing recommended for longevity)

• Exclusive Biordi Contrade Collection

Celebrate the legacy of Siena and elevate every meal with authentic Italian majolica.

In 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.

Italian ceramics are heirloom quality products, and can last lifetime with proper care. We have some suggestions that will preserve your majolica for years to come.

Majolica is dishwasher safe, but many people choose to hand wash their pieces as a precaution. Because majolica is a porous material, some pieces are not meant to hold liquid for a long period of time. Check for warning labels before ordering a product, as the pieces that are most notorious for "sweating" are appropriately labeled.

Majolica is sensitive to extreme temperatures, specifically boiling or freezing liquids. Pouring water with a rolling boil directly into a teapot, for example, may lead to breakage. To avoid this, temper the object. The industry standard is 620 degrees Celsius (1,148 degrees Fahrenheit). Quench the glass to cool it.

Crazing is common in well used majolica. The tiny cracks in the glaze do not affect the functionality of your majolica.

Majolica hand-crafted products should not be microwaved, as it may crack and/or break the ceramics.

UPS Ground

Flat shipping charge of $10 for each shipment of merchandise under $100.00. For orders of $100.00 or more, shipping is 10% of the order total.

UPS Next Day Air

Flat shipping charge of $63 for each shipment of merchandise under $70.00. For orders of $70.00 or more, shipping is 90% of the order total.

UPS 2-Day Priority (Rush Shipping)

Flat shipping charge of $42 for each shipment of merchandise under $70.00. For orders of $70.00 or more, shipping is 60% of the order total. Note: This option is required for shipping to Alaska and Hawaii.

USPS 3-Day Priority

Flat shipping charge of $21 for each shipment of merchandise under $70.00. For orders of $70.00 or more, shipping is 30% of the order total.

International Shipments

Please contact us at customerservice@biordi.com or call us at (415) 392-8096 for quotes to ship internationally.

You will be charged a rate based on your delivery area, value and shipping preference. For items shipped via UPS, see below for information pricing information. Once the package is shipped, you will receive an email with tracking information to track your package.