The Poor Man’s Marble: Cartapesta Dec 13 Written By Branches to Roots . In Lecce, art is everywhere: carved in stone, sung in the streets, and even shaped from humble paper. I had the honor of meeting Enzo Calcagnile, master of cartapesta, the ancient Leccese craft that transforms paper and straw into sacred sculptures. His workshop, La Bottega del Piccolo Artigiano, is a treasure of Salento and a must-visit for anyone traveling to Puglia. Branches to Roots .
The Poor Man’s Marble: Cartapesta Dec 13 Written By Branches to Roots . In Lecce, art is everywhere: carved in stone, sung in the streets, and even shaped from humble paper. I had the honor of meeting Enzo Calcagnile, master of cartapesta, the ancient Leccese craft that transforms paper and straw into sacred sculptures. His workshop, La Bottega del Piccolo Artigiano, is a treasure of Salento and a must-visit for anyone traveling to Puglia. Branches to Roots .
