Carretto Siciliano
A TIMELESS FOLK INSPIRATION
The Sicilian horse drawn cart with its craftsmanship, literary heritage,
timeless appeal, and colourful patterns has been a point of reference for
Dolce&Gabbana since the beginning.
The sights, flavours, colours and unique traditions of Sicily, a melting pot of southern
Mediterranean cultures ranging from ancient Greek to north African passing by Norman and
Spanish, contribute to the island’s mythical and timeless appeal. Tourists from all over the world
flock to this unique region of Italy, and many are seduced by its one of a kind atmosphere. The
region’s contrasts, both social to geographical, ranging from azure waters to verdant coast line and
rocky, almost deserted areas provide endless discoveries and inspiration.
The Sicilian cart
The cart is certainly the most known and significant object of Sicilian folk art. Symbol universally
known of Sicilian, each example is unique and reflects the artist's passion for a type of expression
deeply rooted in the history of the island. Colorful evidence of an art of other times that has its
roots in the ancient work of Sicilian puppets, these joyful and folk "masterpieces" are manifested
in the eyes of those who observe them with a phantasmagorical explosion of colors in which