EXPERIENCE
THE HISTORY OF THE SICILIAN COFFA
“We like to think that living an emotional experience during a trip is something unique and special.”
This is where the Experience Made by Syrtaria Laboratory was born to enhance local craftsmanship and ensure that our customers become an active part of the experience.
The object? The bag more famous of Sicily or the 'Coffa': rich in history, antiquity and charm and today become a 'must-have' fashion accessory…
It will be an experience that will make you discover a moment of Sicily that you would not have expected to live!
Past, culture, tradition and innovation come together to let you know and taste the craftsmanship that is timeless.
I'll make youemo know the plant from which the farmers of yesterday created the Coffa.
You will learn about the process of weaving leaves through a special video interview with a local craftsman and you will be able to see the steps for making the raw bag in action.
It will be an emotional story where you will discover numerous uses of the Coffa from its peasant origins to its use in the world of fashion with ornamental decorations that recall the typical uses and customs of Sicilian folklore.
Between one story and another we will delight you with refreshments of typical local flavours.
At the end of the experience you will take home a souvenir gadget.
What are you waiting for? Book the experience
Write for info and ad hoc quotation.
“A man who works with his hands is a worker; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands, his brain and his heart is an artist.”
Become an expert in the weaving of Coffa for a day with our experience.
EXPERIENCE
THE HISTORY OF THE SICILIAN COFFA
“We like to think that living an emotional experience during a trip is something unique and special.”
This is where the Experience Made by Syrtaria Laboratory was born to enhance local craftsmanship and ensure that our customers become an active part of the experience.
The object? The bag more famous of Sicily or the 'Coffa': rich in history, antiquity and charm and today become a 'must-have' fashion accessory…
It will be an experience that will make you discover a moment of Sicily that you would not have expected to live!
Past, culture, tradition and innovation come together to let you know and taste the craftsmanship that is timeless.
I'll make youemo know the plant from which the farmers of yesterday created the Coffa.
You will learn about the process of weaving leaves through a special video interview with a local craftsman and you will be able to see the steps for making the raw bag in action.
It will be an emotional story where you will discover numerous uses of the Coffa from its peasant origins to its use in the world of fashion with ornamental decorations that recall the typical uses and customs of Sicilian folklore.
Between one story and another we will delight you with refreshments of typical local flavours.
At the end of the experience you will take home a souvenir gadget.
What are you waiting for? Book the experience
Write for info and ad hoc quotation.
“A man who works with his hands is a worker; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands, his brain and his heart is an artist.”
Become an expert in the weaving of Coffa for a day with our experience.
A SHORT RECAP
• Who carries out the experience? The Syrtaria team
• Where does the experience take place? Syrtaria Laboratory Experience: Via Savoia 5, 96100 Syracuse
• What will you have to bring? Your splendid presence and a great desire to learn about ancient traditions
• How long does the experience last? 45 Min.
• How to book the experience? Cfill out the contact form, on whatsapp or write us an email at: experience@syrtaria.com
• In what language does the experience take place? You can choose between Italian, English and Spanish
•How many people are there at least to do the experience? Min 2 Max 4
•Will I take something with me at the end of the experience? Sure, a souvenir gadget