The Museo della Cartapesta, nestled within the Castello Carlo V in Lecce, Italy, is a museum that celebrates the traditional art of papier-mâché. This craft has been a distinctive part of the Salento region’s culture for centuries. The museum proudly displays the creations of Lecce’s papier-mâché masters from the 19th century, whose works were sought after both locally and internationally. In addition, it exhibits modern art pieces, reflecting the continuous innovation in this art form. Visitors have the opportunity to appreciate the intricate process of crafting papier-mâché statues, from the formation of straw skeletons to the shaping of paper with heated irons.