This handcrafted Italian decorative tin is adorned with a lively safari tableau that unfolds across the lid and sides. Elephants draped in ornate textiles, camels, zebras, giraffes, birds, and palm trees are rendered in jewel-toned huesochre gold, turquoise blue, emerald green, and deep violetframed by a striking black-and-white geometric border that adds graphic definition.
Opening the hinged lid reveals a beautifully organized interior featuring four goldleaf trays, allowing for layered storage and easy access. The trays make this piece as practical as it is decorativeideal for organizing keepsakes, letters, jewelry, or small household items. The smooth, glossy finish enhances the depth and clarity of the illustration, while the rectangular form lends a refined presence to any surface.
Crafted in Italy using traditional decorative techniques, this tin is designed to be kept and reused. Subtle variations in color saturation and alignment are a natural result of artisanal production and serve as a testament to its handcrafted authenticity.
Versatile & Decorative Each plate is crafted from high-quality glass and showcases unique, richly colored artwork, making them ideal for serving appetizers, desserts, or for use as decorative accent dishes. Their striking designs add a statement to any table setting, kitchen, or display.
Gift-Ready in a Collectible Tin The four glass plates come beautifully packaged in a collectible Ortigia Sicilia tin, making this set a perfect choice for gifting, special occasions, or treating yourself to something extraordinary. The reusable tin ensures safe storage and adds a luxurious Italian touch.
Handcrafted Italian Quality Expertly made by skilled artisans, these plates reflect the tradition and beauty of Sicilian craftsmanship. Each piece is a testament to Ortigias commitment to authentic, high-quality design.
Key Features
Set of 4 hand-decorated glass plates with exclusive safari designs
Presented in a collectible Ortigia Sicilia tinideal for gifting
Versatile 14 cm size: perfect for serving, dcor, or organizing small items
Unique, vibrant artwork: adds a splash of color to any table or home
ARTISAN STORY
Ortigia Sicilia is a privately owned Italian soap and scent company founded in Sicily in 2006 by Sue Townsend. The luxurious range scented products are formulated using natural products indigenous to Sicily and inspired by the aesthetics, colours and scents of Italys most historic and tropical region.
The name Ortigia comes from the small island that lies at the edge of the ancient fortified city of Siracusa, on Sicilys southeastern coast. The streets of Ortigia are crumbling baroque faades of great splendour looking out on 3 sides to the sea. The Piazza del Duomo is considered one of the most beautiful in Italy. Situated on the southeastern side of Sicily, this part of the island is known as la Sicilia Orientale because of its proximity to Africa and almost tropical climate.
Sicily is enriched with a colourful history of conquest, invasion and assimilation. It has been fought over and colonised: Greeks, Phoenicians, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, Hohenstaufens, Angevins, Aragonese and Bourbons all left their mark. Examples are found throughout the island. The islands history, reflected in the uniquely rich and layered culture that is found in Sicily today, has inspired the creation of the Ortigia range.
