"Bummulu Malandrino" h 25 terracotta container used in Sicily to keep the water fresh even during the summer.
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All works are fire-signed and hand-modeled and decorated.
The production times of the product vary from 10 to 20 days , depending on the availability and the complexity of the workmanship. Each item is made to order , especially for you, following an artisanal process that values attention to detail and the use of high-quality materials. This approach allows us to offer you a unique product , which reflects the care and passion of true craftsmanship. Choosing a customized product means accepting slightly longer production times, but with the certainty of receiving an exclusive and unrepeatable object .
Majolica Bummolo - Sicilian Tradition to Keep Water Fresh
The Bummolo , known in Sicilian dialect as "Bummulu Malandrino" , is a terracotta container with a unique design, used to keep water always fresh, even during the hot Sicilian summers. This fascinating object has ancient origins, with examples dating back to the 12th century, when its tradition spread during the Arab domination in Sicily.
The Function of the Bummolo
The Bummolo is constructed with a perforated cylindrical base, designed to be inverted when filling. Its use is based on a physical principle: the permeable material allows water to transpire, creating an evaporation process that lowers the temperature of the contents. This makes the Bummolo a natural system for keeping water cool, even when exposed to the sun.
History and Tradition
The Bummolo is not only a functional container, but also a piece of Sicilian history and culture. Initially used to contain water, oil or wine, it is today an iconic object of local craftsmanship, rich in meanings and curiosities that continue to surprise and fascinate. Its manufacturing technique, passed down from generation to generation, makes each piece unique and authentic.
- Material: High quality handcrafted majolica, permeable to promote evaporation
- Design: Traditional perforated cylindrical base for easy and practical use
- Origins: Ancient Arabic roots dating back to the 12th century
- Ideal for: Keeping water fresh in a natural and sustainable way, or as a unique decoration for the home
Add a piece of Sicilian history to your home with a Maiolica Bummolo , perfect for those who love the charm of local craftsmanship and are looking for useful and decorative objects.
All the works are handmade according to the Sicilian artisan tradition. Each Bummolo is unique and brings with it the authenticity of the Mediterranean culture.
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For almost 20 years Sofia La Maiolica of Caltagirone has been involved in the artisanal production of unique majolica pieces, decorated and modeled by hand. They are inspired by the classic style of Caltagirone ceramics from all eras, made with unique glazes that recall the origins of the oriental world in which the colors were produced by the fusion of kaolin-based glazes. The manufacturing process that leads to the creation of our ceramics is divided into six important phases:
Turning, Drying, First firing, Enamelling, Decoration and Aging .
For each of these phases we dedicate the utmost care to every detail so that the final product is the result of a unique, inimitable and unaltered work over time. The main feature of purchasing a non-industrial product is precisely this: owning a unique product .
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