{"product_id":"italiensk-sol-kande","title":"Italian Sun Pitcher in Ceramic","description":"\u003cp class=\"dims-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25 cm hand-painted pitcher from a Sicilian family workshop. Sun motif with facial features from local ceramic tradition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWays to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOn the dining table for Sunday lunch alongside mouth-blown glasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAs a vase for a summer bouquet of sunflowers or daisies on the kitchen counter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOn the shelf between cookbooks and ceramic bowls in earthy tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 25 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramic, high-fired\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsmanship:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade and hand-painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sicily, Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Selected by Dims Studio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrown and painted in a family workshop in Sicily, where second- and third-generation ceramicists work side by side. The sun face is hand-painted in warm, light shades, so every pitcher takes on its own expression and small variations in the strokes. The motif traces back to classic Sicilian ceramics, where female facial features stand for fertility and the warmth of the sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"dims-product-readmore\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dims-rm-show\"\u003eCare and FAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dims-rm-hide\"\u003eShow less\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash by hand with a mild washing-up liquid. Avoid the dishwasher, as high temperatures and harsh chemicals wear down the hand-painted surface over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dims-faqs\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"dims-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dims-faq-q\"\u003eWhat is the difference between hand-painted and printed ceramics?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dims-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dims-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand-painted ceramics are painted with a brush, so each piece gains small variations in stroke, colour intensity and motif. Printed ceramics have a uniform pattern applied by machine and look identical from piece to piece. The sun pitcher here is hand-painted, so no two pitchers are exactly alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"dims-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dims-faq-q\"\u003eCan I use the pitcher to serve water and juice?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dims-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dims-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The ceramic is fired at high temperature and withstands daily use with water, juice, iced tea and other cold drinks. It also works as a vase for fresh flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"dims-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dims-faq-q\"\u003eHow do you care for hand-painted Sicilian ceramics?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dims-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dims-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlways wash by hand with a mild washing-up liquid and a soft sponge. The dishwasher, scouring pads and strong cleaning agents can wear down the glaze and the hand-painted colours over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"dims-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dims-faq-q\"\u003eIs an Italian sun pitcher a good hostess gift?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dims-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dims-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it is an obvious hostess or housewarming gift, especially for someone who loves Mediterranean style, Italian food culture or colourful ceramics. The sun motif symbolises warmth and fertility in Sicilian tradition, which gives the gift extra meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"dims-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dims-faq-q\"\u003eWhat does the sun face symbolise in Sicilian ceramics?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dims-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dims-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sun face with female features is a classic motif in Sicilian ceramics and is associated with fertility, the warmth of the sun and protection of the home. 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