A Pig in the Window
Sometimes I miss Italy, sometime so badly it hurts. I was taking a stroll around our town the other day and I have to say that after ten years of living here it is sad to see the shop windows without any imagination or flair. Compared to the shop windows in Italy the Czechs still are lagging way behind. Here is an example: A delicatessen ; In my opinion, this is the best deli in Chrudim. great meat, cold cuts and cheese, the deli has just recently put a pig in their window. It is a beautiful pig. However when I remember the delis in Italy with their prosciutto hanging in the window and an assortment of wine and cheese, I am not amused with the new pig in the window,there could be so much more.
Shop window in the Czech Republic
Italian deli window
Another Italian Deli window
Yes, Italian deli window
… e’ una opera d’arte minimalista 🙂
Italian shop windows really are things of beauty. I remember walking past what I thought for a day or two was a clothing shop, while I was in Milan. But on closer inspection, I realized it was a fabric shop and they had very, very cleverly draped, folded, pinned and otherwise arranged lengths of fabrics so they looked like elegant gowns, suits, shirts & ties. It was stunning. The food emporium called Peck in Milan had windows and displays that, to my eye, were museum-worthy. I can imagine that the sweet little pig in the window is only serving to play up the contrast.
The window with the pig is actually the oldest butcher shop and deli in Chrudim. Possibly dating back to the 12th century. My theory is that they know that everyone knows they are a great deli so they don’t need to worry about the window dressing.
Well, good that they can rest on their laurels but I think in Italy they would still create a beautiful display!
This is true, Peck is a perfect example.