Al Naso "I Sensi" Vase

Hand-painted ceramic vase representing human features.

A naso is a nose, a feeling, a sense of perfumes.

The I Sensi line is born from the creativity of Crita and the skilled hands of the masters ceramist of Caltagirone and wants to symbolize the energy of the material which takes shape and turns into a living element.

The genesis of these cylinders starts from a simple piece of clay. It is a threesome dance in which lathe, earth and the hands of artisans come together to raise these red clays.

The vases want to see, smell, taste. Whether they are flowers, branches, leaves, roots, these vertical sculptures want to become pleasure bearers and not just simple containers.

A naso [the Nose], Coi baffi [with Mustache], Al bacio [the Kiss].
A clear reference to the senses we all use to evaluate, appreciate and enjoy the world around us. This senses guide us, make us participants, the senses which contribute to happiness and beauty.