Arts and crafts Apulia

In Lecce, the craft of papier-mâché (cartapesta) is still alive and well, and the shop of the cartapestaio Claudio Riso continues this ancient tradition. Even the locals come here to buy typical papier-mâché figurines. Originally specializing in religious figures adorning churches, production has expanded to include crib santons, masks, jewellery and a wide range of popular figurines: peasants, bakers, characters from local legends..