In the odyssey Homer used the term Thrinakie – deriving from Thriman “three pointed” – to refer to Sicily in reference to the triangular shape of the island. Some scholars argue that the symbol was used as the personal seal of Agathocles, the tyrant of Syracuse around 300 B.C.
The prickly pear cactus is one of the symbols of authentic Sicily. The high nutritional value of this sweet fruit was the food of the peasants who worked the land in days gone by.
The gold tiles and glass mosaics in King Roger’s Hall – the last remaining example of Sicilian profane mosaic –pay tribute to the charm of nature and the orient and symbolise the fusion between the various cultures that were present in Sicily in medieval times.
The fan is a canvas accessory that can be decorated with embroidery, lace and decorative designs with a rigid base in ivory, tortoise shell, mother of pearl or wood. Used to cool down in the hottest months, it is the symbol of femininity and sensuality.
A special capsule collection that pays tribute to Pope Francis and his visit to Sicily to mark the 25th anniversary of the death of Blessed Don Pino Puglisi, the priest from Palermo who was killed by the mafia.
The waves embrace the blue of the sky among the sun that caresses the suburb and the wind that disarranges the thoughts. I chose to wear my emotions, I chose all that I want to bring with me.
Here my trip begins.
A celebration of the colours and the history of Sicily, a collection of exclusive accessories by the Palermo-based designer Sergio Daricello, who interprets the traditions and the varied aspects of the Mediterranean in a contemporary key.
Isola Bella Gioielli tells the story of the Mediterranean with an exclusive collection of jewels.
Each creation is a small work of art Made in Italy: every jewel is made of Sterling Silver 925, designed, worked and glazed by the skilled hands of our craftsmen.
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