The famous glazed ceramic Pumo from Grottaglie, a pretty apulian town. An elegant gift idea symbolizing fertility and good health, perfect as a party favour for your wedding or ceremony.
This page contains all the information you need: prices, sizes, colours, lead times, discounts, customisations and much more. Scroll to the bottom before writing to us — you will almost certainly find the answer to your question.
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The Pugliese Pumo
A masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship, handmade in the workshops of Grottaglie, Cutrofiano and Laterza. A symbol of prosperity, rebirth and good luck — every piece is unique.
✋ Entirely handmade — no two are ever the same
The Pugliese pumo is a masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship that embodies the history and culture of Puglia. Also known as the Salentine pumo or good-luck charm, it has been a symbol of prosperity and fortune in Puglian homes for centuries.
Every ceramic pumo is handmade by the craftsmen of the three Puglian ceramic cities, the fruit of a centuries-old tradition passed down from generation to generation. You will never find two that are identical.
Whether you are looking for a good-luck pumo, a wedding favour, a Puglian souvenir or a piece of authentic craftsmanship — you are in the right place.
⚠ Important — please read before ordering
Every Pumo is handmade from start to finish by a ceramic craftsman. This means that if the piece in the colour or size you want is not in stock when you order, it will be made specially for you.
Production takes 7 to 15 working days. This is not a problem — it is simply the nature of a handmade, bespoke object. We will always keep you updated by email:
✅ In preparation
In stock — dispatched within normal lead times
🏺 In production
Not immediately available — made for you in 7–15 working days
In a hurry or want to check immediate availability? Contact us before ordering: 💬 chat on the site · 📱 WhatsApp 338.8591106 · ✉ email — we will reply promptly.
📋 How to get a quote: select the size and quantity on the product page — discounts are applied automatically. Go to the cart to see full prices and shipping costs. No registration required.
List prices
Size is measured by height
Width is always proportionate as shown in the photos. Quantity discounts are visible by selecting the size on the product page.
8 cm
9,80€
10 cm
12,90€
12 cm
18,60€
14 cm
23,40€
16 cm
36,80€
20 cm
59,40€
22 cm
66,20€
26 cm
89,80€
28 cm
119,80€
30 cm
142,80€
📉 Quantity discounts: select the size on the product page to see the discount tiers. For orders with multiple colours, you can buy all in white and specify the colours in the checkout notes.
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Pumos 26 and 28 cm: available in white only. For other colours please contact us before ordering.
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Up to 12 cm: flat, unglazed inner base. From 14 cm upwards: hollow, glazed inner base with a hole. The larger the size, the more elaborate the details on the leaves and base.
Available colours
How to choose your colour
The main colours are available directly on the product page. To choose from the full colour chart below — or to combine multiple colours in one order — follow these steps:
1. Add sizes and quantities to the cart (any colour works as a placeholder, including all white)
2. In the NOTES field at checkout, write the colours you want for each size
3. We will check availability and keep you updated. For urgent requests, contact us first
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Personalisation with initials: available on light colours only — White and Cream.
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The Porpora (purple) colour is no longer available.
Full colour chart — tell us your chosen colour in the checkout notes
Gift ideas
Wedding favour, souvenir or heartfelt gift
The Pumo is a wonderful gift for anyone beginning a new chapter: newlyweds setting up home together, families moving house, entrepreneurs launching a new venture. The meaning is always the same — good wishes for what lies ahead.
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Weddings
Elegant wedding favour, a symbol of prosperity for the new life ahead
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New home
A Puglian tradition to display as a good-luck charm for the home
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Souvenir
A piece of Puglia to take home after a visit
🎁 Gift packaging
Pumos are packed for shipping, not for ceremony. We do however offer recycled cardboard boxes (shipped flat inside the parcel) from €0.80 to €4 depending on the size.
The shape of the Pumo is that of a rose bud about to bloom, surrounded by delicate little leaves. In Puglia you find it on the baroque balconies of historic town centres, displayed proudly as a good-luck charm for the home.
The bud symbolises rebirth, abundance, prosperity and fertility. It can also be associated with an egg — the Easter symbol of new life par excellence.
Today Puglian ceramicists still make it by hand exactly as their forebears did. A truly unique object: travel the whole world and you will find nothing like it.
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Prosperity
The blooming bud brings good fortune and abundance
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Rebirth
The egg-like shape evokes a fresh start
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Fertility
A symbol of new life multiplying
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Protection
Displayed on balconies to watch over the home
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know
📏 Are the dimensions precise?
No, and they cannot be: every Pumo is handmade. There may be a variation of about 1 cm more or less — this is not a flaw, it is a feature. It is proof that every piece is unique.
🕛 What are the lead times?
If the Pumo is in stock it is dispatched normally. If not, it is made for you: the handcraft process (wheel throwing + glazing) takes 7–15 working days. Your order will show status “In production” and we will update you by email.
🎨 Can I choose colours beyond the main selection?
Yes. Consult the colour chart on this page. Add quantities to the cart and communicate the colours in the NOTES field at checkout.
❓ Are there other sizes beyond those shown?
All available sizes are in the “Select height/size” menu on the product page.
📦 How are they shipped?
Each Pumo is individually wrapped in bubble wrap and packed securely in the box. Shipping starts from €6–8 up to €16–20 depending on weight. For an exact cost, build a cart.
💥 What if they arrive broken?
In the unfortunate event that a Pumo arrives broken, we will reship it at our expense.
🎁 Do you offer gift packaging?
Pumos are packed for shipping, not for ceremony. We offer recycled cardboard boxes from €0.80 to €4. View boxes →
✏ Can I add personalisation (logo, initials)?
Yes. The cost is approximately €0.80–1.00 per logo. Initials are available on White and Cream only. For specific requirements, contact us.
🔢 Can I order large quantities?
Yes, unlimited quantities. Missing pieces are produced in 7–15 working days. Payment is always required upfront. For very large orders, please contact us first.
📐 Difference between sizes up to 12 cm and from 14 cm upwards?
Up to 12 cm: flat, unglazed inner base. From 14 cm upwards: hollow, glazed base with a hole. The larger the size, the more elaborate the details.
The craftsman
The pottery workshop — active since 1650
The workshop is one of the oldest in Italy, active since 1650. The last heir of this long lineage of ceramicists, together with his sons, still upholds the tradition today: every piece is worked and decorated by hand.
The mixing and pairing of glazes is a skill passed from father to son — a jealously guarded secret to preserve the art of Puglian ceramics.
🇨🇳 July 2018 — Beijing
Pugliapromozione — the tourism agency of the Puglia Region — chose us to represent Puglian identity in China: our Pumos accompanied the regional tourism councillor to Beijing for an international event.
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Handmade in Puglia. Beware of imitations.
Every Pumo is produced and worked by hand in a Puglian artisan workshop. You will never find two that are identical.
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