Pasta Soup Plate Diam. 9" with the typical decoration of the districts of the Palio di Siena, completely hand-painted, and Made in Siena Italy. Nobil Contrada dell'Aquila - Eagle

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The Palio of Siena, is a competition that dates back to before 1200, between districts, being performed in Piazza del Campo, twice a year. On July 2 and August 16. Our pottery workshop specializes in this type of decoration. We also branded the "Consorzio della Tutela del Palio di Siena" compulsory license, it needs to paint the colors and emblems of the districts of Siena. Our plates are completely hand painted. Painted and signed by the staff of Bianco e Nero di Staccioli Sonia: Sonia, Jade or Walter Staccioli. The designs were all created by us and are unique. The dishes can be hung on the wall. The dishes can be used for foods. They are lead free. They can go in the dishwasher. They can go in the microwave. There are discounts for orders with more than 4 pieces. Contact me for information. The Standard Shipping is NOT insured. Already in 1450, in Siena, the Staccioli families worked in its laboratories: were forged armor, coats of arms, were made flags and shields. Among the artisans, some master craftsman turned his artistic talent in painting and sculpture. Over the centuries, right up to today, the Staccioli remained artisans and painters, in Siena and other cities of Tuscany but not only. In 1984, opened its doors for the first time theworkshop "Black & White" headed by WalterStaccioli. Even as a child, his daughter Sonia, inextra school time, spent hours and hours to observe and learn from dad. In 2001, Sonia is a graduate of the Istituto d'arte Duccio di Buoninsegna in Siena. So, come of age, he began working officially for the shop, until January 2008when she took the reins of the laboratory, and became its owner. Meanwhile Giada, following in the footsteps of the family, she graduated from the Art Institute "Duccio di Buoninsegna" a Suena and in January 2015 joined the sister Sonia to advance this tradition.