Pot Cache - Palio di Siena - Istrice - Fratelli Mari (PREORDER)

Hand made and hand painted planter with Palio di Siena - Istrice decoration. 

INSIGNA - A porcupine on a blade of grass
COLORS - White, red, blue, black (the only Contrada with four COLORS)
LOCATION - Istrice occupies the north-westernmost edge of Siena and contains the San Vincenzo e Anastasio church, home of the city's oldest surviving fresco and burial place of Pinturicchio. 
TRADITIONAL PROFESSION -  Blacksmith
HOLY PATRON AND HOLIDAY - Saint Bartholomew Apostle, 24 August
MOTTO - "Only for defense I stung"
ALLIED CONTRADAS - Bruco, Chiocciola, Civetta and Giraffa | ADVERSARY CONTRADA – Lupa

First held in 1656, The Palio di Siena, otherwise known as "Il Palio", is one of the oldest and most famous horse races in the world. Held twice a year on July 2 and August 16 on The Piazza del Campo in Siena, Italy to honor The Virgin Mary, this bareback horse race is a battle between the 17 Contrade (neighborhoods) of Siena.

The Contrade of Siena: Aquila, Bruco, Chiocciola, Civetta, Drago, Giraffa, Istrice, Leocorno, Lupa, Montone, Nicchio, Oca, Onda, Pantera, Selva, Tartuca, Torre

F.lli Mari Maioliche is authorized to reproduce the decorations of Contrade by the Consortium for the Protection of Palio di Siena.

Founded in 1932, Fratelli Mari Maioliche is one of the oldest and most prestigious companies in Deruta producing fine, handcrafted majolica. This family run business made a name for itself through the world, and won recognition to various exhibitions and competitions. F.lli Mari continues the age-old tradition of producing the best examples of the majolica tradition. Every single piece is hand painted by the artists at the Fratelli Mari factory located in Deruta, Italy.

100% Made in Italy - 100% Original

All the products and colors we use are lead free and also meet California regulations (PROP65). Our plates are lead free and dishwasher safe.