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Traditional Garganelli and Gnocchi Pasta Comb 'Pettine'

£60.00
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This beautiful pasta comb started off life over 100 years ago as a reed 'pettine' (comb) in an Italian weaving loom.

Originally used to separate and space the warp threads, it was created to weave cloth and tapestries. The construction of each comb comprises of carefully spaced wooden slats made from marsh reeds from the Mirandolese valleys, which are glued and tied with waxed hemp thread, before being secured onto a wooden frame.

These 'pettine per maccherone' were historically present in every Mirandolese household and used by the 'rezdore' or 'woman of the house' to make macaroni / maccheroni.

Today, these original loom combs are recovered by a local carpenter, 'Al Marangoun'.  Each delicate comb has been restored and repurposed by hand into kitchen tools. The age, history and restoration process of each comb makes every one unique and different.

 

Use:

Taking small squares of rolled pasta, place on the comb and using the dowel stick, roll each pasta square into a tube. The fine grooves of the comb leave an imprint on the pasta tubes to give a truly authentic look.

The original 'maccheroni al pettine' from the Mirandola region is rolled straight rather than on the diagonal to create a macarone that does not have pointed tips like those found on garganelli.

 

Dimensions

Comb

Length:  approx. 21cm

Width:  approx. 10cm

Depth:  approx. 1.5cm

Stick

Length:  20cm

Diameter of sticks:  10mm, 8mm, 6mm

 

Material and Care

Marsh Reed, bamboo, local wood.

Clean gently by brushing away dough and flour with a clean toothbrush. Use a little water if necessary to clean the surface and then leave to dry completely before storing. Not suitable for the dishwasher.

 

Made in Italy

Delivery & Returns

Shipping rates & delivery estimates 

Shipping is Free for UK Orders over £75. 

DOMESTIC (UK) SHIPPING

Courier

Estimated delivery time from dispatch

Shipment cost

RM Tracked 48

2-3 working days

FREE for orders Over £75

Royal Mail 2nd Class / Evri Standard

2-5 working days

£3.95

Royal Mail 1st Class / Evri Next Day

1-2 working days

£4.50

Royal Mail Tracked 48

2-3 working days

£5.25

Royal Mail Tracked 24

1-2 working days

£6.25

Express Next Day courier

Next working day (if ordered by 12pm on a working day)*

£10.00

   

* Residents of Northern Ireland, Highlands & Islands of Scotland: Please note that next day delivery service using the Express service is not guaranteed to these areas, or may incur an additional cost. In this circumstance, please enquire with us before proceeding with your purchase.

Residents of Channel Islands and Isle of Man: We can post most orders using Royal Mail. However, for large orders or individual large items in an order, this may not be possible due to postal size restrictions.  In this eventuality we will contact you with further options.

 

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING

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Courier Estimated delivery time from dispatch Shipment cost

Royal Mail International Tracked

5-10 working days

Varies by weight

UPS / FedEx

2-3 working days

Varies by weight

 

Please note:

International shipping costs do not include customs duties or import taxes in the destination country.

Due to shipping restrictions, we are unable to send a few of our very large and heavy items overseas. Please see individual product descriptions for exceptions.

 

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Returns

FREE 30 day returns for UK orders, some product exclusions apply. For more information, see our  Returns Policy.

Packaging

What's inside?
A sneak peek to show you how we package up our parcels.

Each item is scrutinised before being sent. We only send items that reach our quality standards. Wooden items, such as handles, might feel a bit rough from the manufacturer. Our team in the UK hand sand some of these items to make sure the item is at its best.

We hand wrap delicate items before sending them to you to ensure they are protected and reach you in perfect condition. We don't believe in excessive packaging and believe the tools speak for themselves.

We hope to do our bit for the environment and reduce plastic waste. Most of our packaging is paper based and is non-laminated, which can be easily recycled or composted at home.

We aim to reuse materials and packaging where possible and this is usually the only plastic you will find in your parcel. This plastic protection can also be recycled.

 

Why Shop with Italian Cookshop?

  • Established in 2013, Italian Cookshop is a small, independent family run business. Visit our about us page to find out more.
  • Huge range of specialist Italian kitchenware, 100% made in Italy all in one place. 
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  • Orders are carefully packed in sustainable, recyclable or compostable packaging and quality controlled before being shipped. 
  • Free returns for UK customers.
  • Our passion and dedication to healthy living, home cooked food and the Mediterranean diet.
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