The origin of this handcraft practice is unknown and the common belief is that it started in barbershops. Statues made with this technique are spread all over the area, representing Saints, brought in procession for religious celebrations, religious scenes and nativity scene characters (these can be admired in the Fair of Santa Lucia).
Leggerezza e costi contenuti hanno determinato il successo della The technique of cartapesta nei secolihas been successful over the years thanks to its low weight and production costs. Modellarla richiede tuttavia una grande abilitàHowever, sia nella preparazione della '''colla''' che nella realizzazione del manufatto adagiando i pezzi di carta su una '''struttura di paglia''' e stoppa con sostegni di fil di ferrothe modelling process, despite the simple starting products, requires a high level of ability and a lot of experience. Especially, in the modelling process, placing the modelled paper on a special supporting structure made of straw and oakum sustained by and iron cable.
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