Sicilian traditions
Sicilian traditions

The Sicilian bag “coffa”, its history, materials and decorations

The Sicilian coffa has now become an icon of the Sicilian tradition in the world. The history of its origins is linked to the land. I will try to tell you about the Sicilian coffa, how a simple object has often become a luxury accessory. Like all symbols of Sicily, this particular object comes from […]

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Sicilian traditions

The Sicilian Puppet. Opera dei pupi: history, tradition and museums

The Sicilian puppet is a wooden and metal puppet that represents the characters and stories told in the epic-chivalric literature typical of the Sicilian tradition. In particular the chivalrous epic literature of the Carolingian era. The Sicilian puppet is the main protagonist of the puppet opera of the same name. This represents the traditional Sicilian […]

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Sicilian traditions

Sicilian olive oil: History of a quality product from ancient traditions

Sicilian oil is one of the most representative products of the island’s cuisine and culture. It is an extra virgin olive oil obtained from native olive varieties that grow in an area rich in history and unique in its kind. Sicilian olive oil is a real culinary treasure that has its roots in the millenary […]

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