SICILIAN “COFFA BAGS” traditional bags COFFE SICILIANE INGLESE | страница 2

The Sicilian coffa is a true symbol of the island
tradition, born as a basket used in Sicily to feed
horses and donkeys, still hand-woven by skilled
craftsmen, has become a fashion accessory thanks to
the consecration by two designers of the calibre of
Dolce & Gabbana.
Today this Sicilian straw bag has become a real fashion
accessory. It is decorated with Baroque motifs typical of
Sicilian carts. Pompoms, gilded mirrors, coins and colored
tassels are just some of the accessories that are used
to decorate the coffa bags .
After being used as a fodder container for animals, the coffa bag began to be used as a container for
vegetables or to transport several kinds of materials.