Artebarsanti
Bottega artigiana statue sacre e presepeArte Barsanti
The ancient art of manufacturing plaster figures
Arte Barsanti is the ancient and prize-winning firm established in 1900 by Carmelo Barsanti, who first started the production of alabastrine plaster figures in Bagni di Lucca. Today, three generations after, that atelier is owned by Simone, and its production is mainly specialised in religious figures, with a wide selection of Nativity characters, made with the old casts unique in their kind. The figures are made manually, from plaster casting, to decorations, following the methods passed down for three generations.
Manufacturing the figures
Arte Barsanti has been manufacturing plaster figures since 1900, always following the methods handed down from generation to generation. We invite you to discover how our plaster figures are born.
Visit our workshop
It is possible to visit the “garret Nativity”, the casts store, the workshop. Also, you can attend the making of a figure on the spot, all for a unique price. Discover the secrets of a totally handcrafted manufacturing.
Why the plaster
Alabastrine plaster is the material that represents the historical Tuscan tradition of Nativity scenes. Plaster is a natural material, 100% ecologic. Arte Barsanti is nowadays the only workshop in Italy that produces handcrafted plaster figures.
It is possible to visit the “garret Nativity”, the casts store, the workshop. Also, you can attend the making of a figure on the spot, all for a unique price. Discover the secrets of a totally handcrafted manufacturing.
Alabastrine plaster is the material that represents the historical Tuscan tradition of Nativity scenes. Plaster is a natural material, 100% ecologic. Arte Barsanti is nowadays the only workshop in Italy that produces handcrafted plaster figures.
