Whistle and bells of terracotta
| Fischietti e campanelle di terracotta/en | |
|---|---|
| Comune | Lecce |
| Tipologia | Tradizioni Artigianali |
Whistle and bells of terracotta are handicrafts with very ancient tradition and it was sold in some particular celebration in the city. Nowadays, it is more and more appreciated, even as souvenir. Thus, small shops and producers are placed in the historical centre.
Whistle and bells bring luck to the owner, protecting him from bad luck. They can assume different and various shapes, according to the artistic preferences of their creator. Whistles are usually made in shape of courtyard animals and are then painted with flashy colours. Bells are traditionally placed as decoration for the Easter holidays and they are decorated with colourful flowers and geometric draws.
Le campanelle di terracotta rallegrano in particolar modo il periodo pasquale e sono caratterizzate da decorazioni multicolore, con fiori e motivi geometrici.