Collection: THE MOOR HEADS
Over thousand years ago, in the charming Arab quarter of Kalsa in Palermo, Sicily, a beautiful girl with a passion for plants lived in a villa with a balcony that overlooked the lively streets. Her love for nurturing plants and her beauty caught the eye of a Moor, who couldn't help but fall instantly in love with her.
As their feelings blossomed, the Moor confessed that he had a wife and children waiting for him in the East. Learning about his impending departure, the girl, overwhelmed by jealousy, couldn't bear the thought of losing him. In a fit of uncontrollable emotion, she tragically ended his life, cutting off his head while he slept.
What happened next is both bizarre and strangely beautiful. The girl, feeling remorse and sadness, decided to turn the tragedy into something extraordinary. She took the Moor's head and transformed it into a vase, planting a basil bud inside. With tears as her watering source, the basil flourished, filling the air with a fragrance that soon became the envy of her neighbors.
Word spread, and her neighbors eagerly ordered ceramic vases shaped like the Moor's head, starting a tradition that continues to this day. Some say it's a reminder of the impossible love between a Sicilian girl of noble origins and her Arab lover, punished harshly for their love. Whether rooted in truth or woven with fantasy, the Moor's Heads tradition adds a touch of drama, history, and a dash of romance to the vibrant culture of Sicily.
