DESIGN & TRADE SERVICES

Interior Decoration Service for Individuals and Professionals.

Contact: Héloïse CARDI - Tel: +33 (0) 160 440 129
Héloïse Cardi, fondatrice et directrice artistique de la maison Arteslonga 
Founded in 2010 by Héloïse Cardi, Arteslonga claims: "To Exist is a Fact, to Live is an Art" and likes to explore and makes styles and eras meet in a desire for harmony and softness.

" The most cherished wish of Arteslonga is to bring beauty and a perpetual and benevolent harmony in your interior decoration so that you can achieve well-being in your place of life or work. Only true understanding, deep vision of things, the right view, and the diligence in creation and execution can enable this invaluable quest to be achieved: joy and well-being. "

Héloise Cardi - Founder and Artistic Director of Arteslonga - Interior Decorator.

We are here to guide you.

We know that changing your style can be a challenge, but whether you need help designing a completely new home or you do not know which sofa to choose or the perfect color for your bedroom, we're here to guide you .
Send us an inquiry or contact us: contact@arteslonga.com - Tel: +33 (0) 1 60 44 01 29 and we will organize a telephone appointment with you whenever you wish.

1 - The first step is to understand your wishes and what you want to achieve in your space.

We can visit you at home or you can send us your plans and photos. In this way, we can discover your tastes and priorities and take into account any relevant information about you and your home.

Interior Decoration Mood Board by Arteslonga

2 - Following our first exchange, we will make suggestions and recommendations to make the most of your space and integrate your ideas.

Interior Decoration Work by Arteslonga

Interior Decoration Mood Board by Arteslonga

Collection Moblier et accessoires Déco 2019 Arteslonga

Interior Decoration Mood Board by Arteslonga

3 - We will also explore the materials and make a selection of furniture and decorative accessories from the house Arteslonga.

Collection Mobilier Déco 2019 Arteslonga

Interior Decoration Mood Board by Arteslonga

4 - When you are 100% satisfied with your new interior, we will place an order for your selection of furniture and decorative items.

Our professional service team will deliver and position your furniture.

Mlod Board 2019

Interior Decoration Mood Board by Arteslonga

5- La réalisation de vos travaux de décoration.

Nous pouvons gérer et coordonner la bonne réalisation de vos travaux de décoration.

Interior Design by Arteslonga

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For more information about our decor ambiences, vintage interiors styles, retro home decoration ideas, art decoration, please click here.

 

Arteslonga, French vintage home decoration and lifestyle house offers exclusive vintage homeware, vintage decoration ideas, inventive atmosphere and styles in a retro and vintage style.

As an art gallery, vintage decorative objects and vintage furniture selected by Arteslonga are available in single sale within unique vintage home ambiences and vintage styles.

Arteslonga goes beyond a vintage decoration and retro furniture shop by offering constantly renewed vintage home ambiences.

All our vintage and retro furniture and objects are available through several decoration atmospheres mixing retro decoration, exquisite ambiences in vintage styles, as, for example, the atmosphere of an artist's studio or a Venetian Italian lounge, the seaside atmosphere in Britany or Saint Tropez in the 70s, a poetic room in Languedoc, a romantic alcove in Provence, or an oriental vintage atmosphere in Marocco…

All these creations are exclusive achievements signed by the artistic direction of Arteslonga.

Arteslonga is a vintage and retro home decoration shop which provides an endless source of vintage interiors ideas. Arteslonga will bring to you several and unique vintage interiors atmospheres by mixing eras, styles, colors and materials. Arteslonga is constantly renewing its offer to provide you with unique items, rare, authentic, unusual, useful to create a unique ambience and style.

You wander romantic and glamorous stagings, French knowledge, always at the forefront of the trend.

These vintage and retro home ambiences will give you an idea of the decorative possibilities for your home in a retro, vintage or shabby chic style.

Looking for vintage or retro style decorating ideas for your room? Visit the different moods of interior design to find your ideas.

Go through the artist's studio and the Italian lounge and take a rest in the poetic room Napoleon III style. Escape to the Eastern world and hide in the romantic alcove.

Stroll along the seaside and meet the fisherman's wife ...

 

Arteslonga, a gallery of vintage art decoration mixing styles and eras.

"To exist is a fact, Living is an Art."

Arteslonga, French Home Decoration and Lifestyle House.

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  • - Style: 50s - Atomic Age
  • - Style: Orientalist
  • Bamboo Console Sling

    €1,966.00
    Bring Hawaiian style to your hallway or living room with the Sling Console Table. 
    Pairing a natural look with vintage glamour, this gorgeous coffee table features a fascinating bamboo-like frame and top in a vintage brass finish. 
  • Basile Armchair Green Velvet & Brass

    €1,822.00
    Sit back in the Basile armchair to relax after a long day of work.
    With slender brushed brass legs and a green velvet covering, this retro armchair will add a touch of color to your living room. Its deep seat and long backrest keep you comfortably, while the padded armrests provide additional comfort.

  • Swivel Chair John, Cream Bouclé Upholstery

    €1,365.60
    Complement your vintage style interior with the lovely John chair. Featuring a cream-coloured bouclé upholstery with piping, this beautiful retro design accent chair combines a comfortable seat with a swivel base.
  • Swivel & Fringes Armchair Chabada

    €1,556.01
    Add true Belle Époque-inspired glamor to your living room with the sumptuous Chabada swivel fringe armchair. With an elegantly curved silhouette and lush velvet upholstery in a powder pink color, this beautiful swivel chair will complement your interior. The Chabada swivel armchair in cotton velvet offers a delicate and soft touch.
  • Swivel Padded Armchair Erton

    €1,342.00
    Complement your vintage style interior with the lovely Swivel Erton Armchair. Featuring a shinning grey padded upholstery, this beautiful retro design accent chair combines a comfortable seat with a brushed brass finish swivel base.
  • Blue Swivel & Fringes Armchair Chabada

    €1,556.01
    Add true Belle Époque-inspired glamor to your living room with the sumptuous Chabada swivel fringe armchair. With an elegantly curved silhouette and lush velvet upholstery in a light blue color, this beautiful swivel chair will complement your interior. The Chabada swivel armchair in cotton velvet offers a delicate and soft touch.
  • Swivel Chair J.Steed, Faux Shearling

    €1,840.00
    Add 1950s-inspired glamor to your living room with the lavish J. Steed swivel chair. With a silhouette in the shape of a cocooning shell upholstered in synthetic sheep's wool and mounted on a beautiful stainless steel swivel tulip foot, this magnificent swivel armchair will complete your interior. The J.Steed swivel tulip armchair in sheepskin-effect fabrics, offers a delicate and soft touch.
  • Ceramic Vase, Man Moor Head Gold & Blue Sky

    €720.00
    Woman Moor Head Vase made in ceramic Black and Blue Sky, made in Sicily - Italy. Old ancient finishing, ceramic, double cooking entirely made and painted by hand in Caltagirone. The moors were members of Muslim people of North Africa, of mixed Arab and Berber descent.
  • Moor Head Ceramic Vase H41cm

    €720.00
    Ceramic vase in the shape of a Moor's head, matte finish, Sicily - Italy. Six colors are available. Handcrafted in ceramic, double firing. Entirely made and painted by hand. All decorations are individually hand painted making each piece unique. The Moors were members of the Muslim people of North Africa, of mixed Arab and Berber origin. In the 8th century, they were converted to Islam and established power in North Africa, Sicily and Spain, where they established a civilization (756-1492).
  • Swivel Lounge Armchair Mindy - Curly Effect and...

    €1,560.00
    The Mindy Swivel Lounge Armchair - Curly Effect and Brass. Bring a unique touch to any room with the charming Mindy swivel chair.
  • Swivel Armchair Nautile, Terra-Cotta Velvet

    €960.00
    Add 1950s-inspired glamor and Art Deco to your living room with the sumptuous Nautile swivel chair. The Nautile swivel armchair in cotton velvet offers a delicate and soft touch. With its asymmetric backrest and deep turquoise upholstery, and swivel base, this gorgeous seat exudes vintage glamour.

  • Swivel Armchair Nautile, Sky Blue Velvet

    €1,440.00
    Add 1950s-inspired glamor and Art Deco to your living room with the sumptuous Nautile swivel chair. The Nautile swivel armchair in cotton velvet offers a delicate and soft touch. With its asymmetric backrest and deep turquoise upholstery, and swivel base, this gorgeous seat exudes vintage glamour.

  • copy of Dining Chair Balmore, Green Velvet set...

    €562.00

    Set of 2 beautiful chair with black metal base and laurel green velvet seat in the style of the 50s with an irreproachable finish. The Balmore dining chair has a resolutely vintage design from the 50s and 60s. The fabric of this dining chair is provided with a laurel green velvet that directly refers to the typical furniture of the 50s and 60s.

  • Dining Chair Powdery Pink Velvet Bradley

    €752.00
    Set of 2 beautiful chairs Bradley with black metal base and brass feet, Powdery Pink Velvet cotton velvet seat in the style of the 50s with an irreproachable finish. The Bradley chair has a resolutely vintage design from the 50s and 60s. The fabric of the chair is provided with a Powdery Pink Velvet that directly refers to the typical furniture of the 50s and 60s.

  • Dining Chair Lime Green Velvet Bradley

    €752.00
    Set of 2 beautiful chairs Bradley with black metal base and brass feet, lime green cotton velvet seat in the style of the 50s with an irreproachable finish. The Bradley chair has a resolutely vintage design from the 50s and 60s. The fabric of the chair is provided with a lime green velvet that directly refers to the typical furniture of the 50s and 60s.

  • Dining Chair Pearl Blue Velvet Bradley

    €752.00
    Set of 2 beautiful chairs Bradley with black metal base and brass feet, Pearl Blue cotton velvet seat in the style of the 50s with an irreproachable finish. The Bradley chair has a resolutely vintage design from the 50s and 60s. The fabric of the chair is provided with a Pearl Blue Velvet that directly refers to the typical furniture of the 50s and 60s.

  • Dining Chair Ivory Curly Velvet Bradley

    €752.00
    Set of 2 beautiful chairs Bradley with black metal base and brass feet, cotton velvet seat in the style of the 50s with an irreproachable finish. The Bradley chair has a resolutely vintage design from the 50s and 60s. The fabric of the chair is provided with a Pearly White Velvet that directly refers to the typical furniture of the 50s and 60s.

  • Dining Chair Dark Gray Velvet Bradley

    €752.00
    Set of 2 beautiful chairs Bradley with black metal base and brass feet, dark gray cotton velvet seat in the style of the 50s with an irreproachable finish. The Bradley chair has a resolutely vintage design from the 50s and 60s. The fabric of the chair is provided with a dark gray velvet that directly refers to the typical furniture of the 50s and 60s.

  • Swivel Lounge Armchair Mindy - Curly Effect and...

    €1,560.51

    The Mindy Swivel Lounge Armchair - Curly Effect and Brass. Bring a unique touch to any room with the charming Mindy swivel chair.

  • Photo Summer Time : Water Ski - 90cm

    €520.00
    This striking 1960s Black & White photograph shows 4 people, two men and two women, waterskiing and surfing the same wave in a line.
    Staring straight ahead of the photographer, they all have their right arms raised and make high-speed monoskiing seem effortless.
    Summer in one photo!
    The photo is delivered in a frame with marie louise in a white wooden frame and transparent glass.
    Dimensions: width 90 x height 69.7 x D. 7 cm
  • Ceramic Vase, Coral Moor-Head Man - H50cm

    €990.00

    Ceramic vase, head of a Moorish man, a traditional Sicilian achievement - Italy. This magnificent vase is produced and painted by hand in Caltagirone in Sicily and distributed exclusively by Arteslonga.

    Handcrafted in ceramic, double firing. Entirely made and painted by hand in Caltagirone (Italy).

    The Moors were members of the Muslim people of North Africa, of mixed Arab and Berber origin. In the 8th century they were converted to Islam and established power in North Africa, Sicily and Spain, where they established a civilization (756-1492).

    THE LEGEND :

    During the Arab domination in Sicily, in the city of Palermo there was an Arab suburb called "La Kalsa".

    In this small suburb lived a beautiful young woman who spent her time tending to the flowers on her balcony.

    One day a young Moor was walking under the lady's balcony. He noticed the beauty of the young lady and he fell in love with her.

    He did not wait a minute to declare his love and the beautiful young girl, impressed by the audacity of the lover, quickly experienced the same love.

    Unfortunately, the young Moor was already married and had several children ... as soon as the young woman found out that he could leave to find his family, one day she waited for night and killed him while he slept soundly. She cut off his head and used it as a vase for her plants so she could have him forever by her side.

    As the beauty of this vase was remarkable, the whole neighborhood wanted to own a similar one.

    From this moment, the creation of vases in the shape of the heads of Moors began...

  • Lying Woman Canvas H149x239cm

    €3,240.00
    A very large and beautiful canvas straight out of the corridors of time. A Shabby chic reinterpretation of the odalisque by Maria Fortuny.
    The original canvas was reproduced in the paint shop and then meticulously aged entirely by hand.
    Every accident and lack, every crack or patina effect is never the result of chance... everything is brought together here so that this reinterpretation becomes more real than life.
    Dimensions: H149x239x2cm

  • Beautiful book Mykonos Muse

    €160.00
    Beautiful book of photographs of interior decorations: Mykonos Muse.
    A lifestyle that we love so much.
    New book edited by Assouline.
    Absolutely splendid and so inspiring.

  • Lying Woman Canvas H113x161cm

    €1,680.00

    A large and beautiful canvas straight out of the corridors of time. A Shabby chic reinterpretation of the odalisque by Maria Fortuny.

    The original painting (56.9 cm × 81 cm) is on display at the National Art Museum of Catalonia in Barcelona.

    The original canvas was reproduced in the paint shop and then meticulously aged entirely by hand.

    Every accident and lack, every crack or patina effect is never the result of chance... everything is brought together here so that this reinterpretation becomes more real than life.

    Dimensions: H113x161x2cm

  • Ceramic Vase, Woman Moor Head with Figs

    €990.00
    Woman Moor Head Vase made in ceramic White and Blue, made in Sicily - Italy. Old ancient finishing, ceramic, double cooking entirely made and painted by hand in Caltagirone. The moors were members of Muslim people of North Africa, of mixed Arab and Berber descent.
  • Ceramic Vase, Man Moor Head Baroque

    €700.00

    Vase of a Moor Head made in ceramic, Sicily - Italy. Borbon King, old ancient white finishing, ceramic, double cooking. The moors were members of Muslim people of North Africa, of mixed Arab and Berber descent. In the 8th century they were converted to Islam and established power in North Africa, Sicily and Spain, where they established a civilization (756–1492).

  • Pair of Chinese Porcelaine Vases H26cm

    €120.00

    Two superb Chinoiserie vases in white porcelain with blue oriental floral motifs.

    Completely hand painted.

    A limited edition.

    Vase height: 26 cm

  • Chinese Porcelain Jar H35cm

    €120.00

    Superb Chinese porcelain jar with blue patterns. Completely hand painted. Chinese artisanal manufacture. A limited edition. Height of this jar: 54 cm

  • Ceramic Vase, Moor Man Head with Figs

    €960.00

    Ceramic vase, male Moor's head with representation of figs, made entirely by hand in Sicily - Italy.

    Handcrafted in ceramic, double firing and hand painted.

    The Moors were members of the Muslim people of North Africa, of mixed Arab and Berber origin. In the 8th century they were converted to Islam and established power in North Africa, Sicily and Spain, where they established a civilization (756-1492).

    THE LEGEND :

    During the Arab domination in Sicily, in the city of Palermo there was an Arab suburb called "La Kalsa".

    In this small suburb lived a beautiful young woman who spent her time tending to the flowers on her balcony.

    One day a young Moor was walking under the lady's balcony. He noticed the beauty of the young lady and he fell in love with her.

    He did not wait a minute to declare his love and the beautiful young girl, impressed by the audacity of the lover, quickly experienced the same love.

    Unfortunately, the young Moor was already married and had several children ... as soon as the young woman found out that he could leave to find his family, one day she waited for night and killed him while he slept soundly. She cut off his head and used it as a vase for her plants so she could have him forever by her side.

    As the beauty of this vase was remarkable, the whole neighborhood wanted to own a similar one.

    From this moment, the creation of vases in the shape of the heads of Moors began...

  • Lamp White Elephants Coral Spheres H50cm

    €1,680.00

    Lamp White Elephants Coral Spheres H50cm. Superb lamp with white and gold elephants in the orientalist baroque style made of coral-colored ceramic with its beautiful conical lampshade in black fabric and luxury gold interior. A wonderful table lamp for a chic and elegant interior.

  • Ceramic Vase, Moor Man Head with Lemons

    €960.00

    Ceramic vase, male Moor's head with representation of beautiful yellow lemons, made entirely by hand in Sicily - Italy.

    Handcrafted in ceramic, double firing and hand painted.

    The Moors were members of the Muslim people of North Africa, of mixed Arab and Berber origin. In the 8th century they were converted to Islam and established power in North Africa, Sicily and Spain, where they established a civilization (756-1492).

    THE LEGEND :

    During the Arab domination in Sicily, in the city of Palermo there was an Arab suburb called "La Kalsa".

    In this small suburb lived a beautiful young woman who spent her time tending to the flowers on her balcony.

    One day a young Moor was walking under the lady's balcony. He noticed the beauty of the young lady and he fell in love with her.

    He did not wait a minute to declare his love and the beautiful young girl, impressed by the audacity of the lover, quickly experienced the same love.

    Unfortunately, the young Moor was already married and had several children ... as soon as the young woman found out that he could leave to find his family, one day she waited for night and killed him while he slept soundly. She cut off his head and used it as a vase for her plants so she could have him forever by her side.

    As the beauty of this vase was remarkable, the whole neighborhood wanted to own a similar one.

    From this moment, the creation of vases in the shape of the heads of Moors began...

  • Lying Woman Canvas, 3 Sizes Available

    €3,420.00

    A large and beautiful canvas straight out of the corridors of time. A Shabby chic reinterpretation of the odalisque by Maria Fortuny.

    The original painting (56.9 cm × 81 cm) is on display at the National Art Museum of Catalonia in Barcelona.

    The original canvas was reproduced in the paint shop and then meticulously aged entirely by hand.

    Every accident and lack, every crack or patina effect is never the result of chance... everything is brought together here so that this reinterpretation becomes more real than life.

    Lying Woman Canvas H88x129cm

  • The Sofa Spoke 220cm, Custom Made

    €11,040.00
    The Spoke sofa has a truly striking silhouette.
    With its armrests and oversized slightly curved back, the Spoke sofa can find its place in both formal and more relaxed interiors.
    The Spoke sofa provides unparalleled comfort.
    It is a grandiose, amazing and charismatic piece of furniture!
    An essential piece of furniture for a chic and modern interior.
    Realization exclusively on order, contact us for a quote.
  • Table Lamp Fauna H115cm

    €1,280.00

    Very beautiful brass table lamp in the shape of a palm tree.

    Bring tropical opulence to your interior with the Fauna Table Lamp. The base of the lamp has the shape of a palm tree and a vintage brass finish.

    This botanical beauty comes complete with a conical green velvet shade.

    This lamp is handcrafted in solid brass.

  • Ceramic Vase, Woman Moor Head, 8 Colors

    €720.00
    Ceramic vase, head of a Moorish woman, Sicily - Italy.
    Handcrafted in ceramic, double fired and hand painted in Italy.
    The moors were members of Muslim people of North Africa, of mixed Arab and Berber descent. In the 8th century they were converted to Islam and established power in North Africa, Sicily and Spain, where they established a civilization (756–1492).
    THE LEGEND : 
    During the Arab domination in Sicily, in Palermo city, there was an Arab Suburb called "La Kalsa".
    In this small suburb was living a beautiful young lady who used to spend her time in taking care of the flowers on her balcony.
    One day, a young moor was walking down the lady's balcony. He noticed the beauty of the lady and he truly fell in love with her.
    He did not wait a minute to declare his love for her, and the beautiful young lady, impressed by the lover's boldness, started feeling the same love.
    Unfortunately, the young moor was already married and was father of a few kids... as soon as the young lady found out that he would have left for going back to his family, she waited until the night and killed him while he was sleeping deeply. She cut his head and used it as a vase for her plants, so that she could have him forever by her side.
    As the beauty of this vase was magnificent, all the neighborhood wanted to own a similar one.
    From that moment, they decide to create ceramics moor heads as vases.
  • Ceramic Vase, Woman Moor Head, Mix Colors

    €690.00
    Ceramic vase, head of a Moorish woman, Sicily - Italy.
    Handcrafted in ceramic, double fired and hand painted in Italy.
    The moors were members of Muslim people of North Africa, of mixed Arab and Berber descent. In the 8th century they were converted to Islam and established power in North Africa, Sicily and Spain, where they established a civilization (756–1492).
    THE LEGEND : 
    During the Arab domination in Sicily, in Palermo city, there was an Arab Suburb called "La Kalsa".
    In this small suburb was living a beautiful young lady who used to spend her time in taking care of the flowers on her balcony.
    One day, a young moor was walking down the lady's balcony. He noticed the beauty of the lady and he truly fell in love with her.
    He did not wait a minute to declare his love for her, and the beautiful young lady, impressed by the lover's boldness, started feeling the same love.
    Unfortunately, the young moor was already married and was father of a few kids... as soon as the young lady found out that he would have left for going back to his family, she waited until the night and killed him while he was sleeping deeply. She cut his head and used it as a vase for her plants, so that she could have him forever by her side.
    As the beauty of this vase was magnificent, all the neighborhood wanted to own a similar one.
    From that moment, they decide to create ceramics moor heads as vases.
  • Ceramic Vase, Woman Moor Head

    €800.00
    Ceramic vase, head of a Moorish woman, Sicily - Italy.
    Handcrafted in ceramic, double fired and hand painted in Italy.
    The moors were members of Muslim people of North Africa, of mixed Arab and Berber descent. In the 8th century they were converted to Islam and established power in North Africa, Sicily and Spain, where they established a civilization (756–1492).
    THE LEGEND : 
    During the Arab domination in Sicily, in Palermo city, there was an Arab Suburb called "La Kalsa".
    In this small suburb was living a beautiful young lady who used to spend her time in taking care of the flowers on her balcony.
    One day, a young moor was walking down the lady's balcony. He noticed the beauty of the lady and he truly fell in love with her.
    He did not wait a minute to declare his love for her, and the beautiful young lady, impressed by the lover's boldness, started feeling the same love.
    Unfortunately, the young moor was already married and was father of a few kids... as soon as the young lady found out that he would have left for going back to his family, she waited until the night and killed him while he was sleeping deeply. She cut his head and used it as a vase for her plants, so that she could have him forever by her side.
    As the beauty of this vase was magnificent, all the neighborhood wanted to own a similar one.
    From that moment, they decide to create ceramics moor heads as vases.
  • Ceramic Vase, Paladin Woman Moor Head

    €780.00
    Ceramic vase, head of a Paladin Moorish woman, Sicily - Italy.
    The paladin is a knight who has reached one of the highest ranks, is part of a religious order and bears the sacred power of faith.
    Handcrafted in ceramic, double fired and hand painted in Italy.
    The moors were members of Muslim people of North Africa, of mixed Arab and Berber descent. In the 8th century they were converted to Islam and established power in North Africa, Sicily and Spain, where they established a civilization (756–1492).
    THE LEGEND : 
    During the Arab domination in Sicily, in Palermo city, there was an Arab Suburb called "La Kalsa".
    In this small suburb was living a beautiful young lady who used to spend her time in taking care of the flowers on her balcony.
    One day, a young moor was walking down the lady's balcony. He noticed the beauty of the lady and he truly fell in love with her.
    He did not wait a minute to declare his love for her, and the beautiful young lady, impressed by the lover's boldness, started feeling the same love.
    Unfortunately, the young moor was already married and was father of a few kids... as soon as the young lady found out that he would have left for going back to his family, she waited until the night and killed him while he was sleeping deeply. She cut his head and used it as a vase for her plants, so that she could have him forever by her side.
    As the beauty of this vase was magnificent, all the neighborhood wanted to own a similar one.
    From that moment, they decide to create ceramics moor heads as vases.
  • Table Lamp Empire

    €740.00

    Very beautiful table lamp in black lacquered wood and its beautiful printed cotton lampshade with fringes.

    Bring tropical, animalistic opulence to your interior with the Empire table lamp. The base of the lamp is in black glass.

    The cotton velvet lampshade brings botanical and animal style and beauty.

    This lamp is handcrafted in Italy.

    Available in two lampshade versions: black or white background.

  • Ceramic Vase, Woman Moor Head

    €800.00
    Ceramic vase, head of a Moorish woman, Sicily - Italy.
    Head-shaped vase, Italian-made to the smallest detail, all decorations are applied and hand painted making each piece unique.
    Handcrafted in ceramic, double fired and hand painted in Italy.
    The moors were members of Muslim people of North Africa, of mixed Arab and Berber descent. In the 8th century they were converted to Islam and established power in North Africa, Sicily and Spain, where they established a civilization (756–1492).
    THE LEGEND : 
    During the Arab domination in Sicily, in Palermo city, there was an Arab Suburb called "La Kalsa".
    In this small suburb was living a beautiful young lady who used to spend her time in taking care of the flowers on her balcony.
    One day, a young moor was walking down the lady's balcony. He noticed the beauty of the lady and he truly fell in love with her.
    He did not wait a minute to declare his love for her, and the beautiful young lady, impressed by the lover's boldness, started feeling the same love.
    Unfortunately, the young moor was already married and was father of a few kids... as soon as the young lady found out that he would have left for going back to his family, she waited until the night and killed him while he was sleeping deeply. She cut his head and used it as a vase for her plants, so that she could have him forever by her side.
    As the beauty of this vase was magnificent, all the neighborhood wanted to own a similar one.
    From that moment, they decide to create ceramics moor heads as vases.