LEMMI

Crita was looking for a centerpiece that represented the Sicilian spirit that our Caltagirone ceramic objects always embody. A centerpiece that combined tradition with a contemporary touch. A look at the rich Sicilian production and here the 'Lemmi' were born.
The lemmo is a symbol of history, culture and tradition which, as often happens in Sicily, has Arab origins. An everyday object that, in the past, was shallow. Traditionally used for kneading bread, it was embellished with decorations of flowers, fruit or geometric patterns.
Crita's touch is evident in the shapes of the lemmo and in the monochrome colors chosen for these table objects.
Handles that, like bows, surround the high and curved edge of our lemmi. Intense but delicate colors like green, which recalls the Madonie forests, and pink, which remind us of Sciacca corals.
The heart of our lemmi is deliberately left in terracotta colour. A layer of transparent enamel gives them the brilliance of crystal and lets you see the material they are made of.
The contrast between color and bare earth creates an effect of extreme power and simplicity.
Designed to beautify the home, to be functional, the Crita lemmi are rigorously handmade in our beloved Caltagirone, the city of ceramics.