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Sicilian cart & canal-boat painting

Europe tradition · 5 examples · indicative market tier: Under $500 (entry level & living craft)

The Sicilian cart or carretto (pl. carretti; Italian: carretto siciliano; Sicilian: carrettu sicilianu or carrettu) is an ornate, colorful style of horse-drawn cart native to the island of Sicily, Italy, which has become a cultural emblem for the region. The owner, operator or driver of a carretto is called a carrettiere; the carriagemaker is called carratore. Wikipedia →

Types & examples

Grotta Mangiapane Museum Sicilian Cart BW 2025-04-30 14-49-18
Grotta Mangiapane Museum Sicilian Cart BW 2025-04-30 14-49-18
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Taormina Sicilian cart BW 2025-04-27 13-20-21
Taormina Sicilian cart BW 2025-04-27 13-20-21
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Sicilian Cart
Sicilian Cart
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Closeup of a Sicilian Cart
Closeup of a Sicilian Cart
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Frontal View of a Sicilian Cart
Frontal View of a Sicilian Cart
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Where to buy

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