DescriptionThis crochet shawl is inspired by the red rose. Rose is par excellence the symbol of love, respect, beauty, elegance, desire, enduring passion, admiration and perfection. It is no coincidence that it was the flower of the Goddess Venus.Legend says that in the beginning the roses were all white. One day the goddess Venus, running to meet one of her lovers, stumbled on a rose bush whose thorns painfully stung the foot of the goddess. The roses, bathed in blood, immediately turned red from the shame of having caused pain to the goddess, and since then they have remained so forever, never returning to their natural color.Even today in Sicily, the boys will give a bouquet of red roses on the occasion of his official engagement to his betrothed. This handmade and hand-painted crochet shawl belongs to our original collection of crochet clothing and accessories. It strives to preserve the soul of “Sicilianity” and our heritage.The shawl is one of the most famous symbols of the Sicilian traditional costume and it belongs to an ancient culture to be preserved.Its original triangular shape recalls the divine triad and the shape of our beloved island as well.Our ancestors used shawls as simple garments to cover themselves during housework or their work in the fields.Over the years women started to embellish this garment and today shawls represents a charming and elegant garment for women who want to seduce men or just proudly display this precious artwork for their beloved ones to see. Crochet is one of the most time consuming trades ever and only a few Sicilian artisans continue practicing this ancient art to hook with love and passion.They make true masterpieces following the traditional style used in Sicily.This crochet shawl is wholly handmade with 100% Merino wool.Furthermore we use only high quality Made in Italy Oeko-Tex certified yarn, confirming the safety of fibers free of any harmful substances to human health.In a fully standardized industrial market, we offer you the possibility of having unique works of art.You will have an authentic piece of Sicily that follows the traditional design and reflects our lifestyle.
