This famous line has been
an important part of Christmas tradition for almost one hundred
years. These collectibles were created in a small village in
Tuscany, Italy. The creators have been working on these
intricate figurines for over four generations, with the
help of family members and other who live in the
village. The process for making Fontanini collectibles
is detailed and intricate, with very strict attention to
detail. Before any piece is introduced into the
collection, a team of researchers ensures that the pieces are historically correct. A carefully chosen panel
determines the final outcome of what pieces will be
added. Each piece is crafted through a rigorous process:
a sculptor begins the initial piece and upon final approval, a smaller mold is made. Once
the mold has been produced, several people contribute to hand
paint each individual piece.
Perhaps the most popular
of all are the nativity sets, Fontanini sets usually change each year. The
nativity sets are available in many sizes, from very
small to almost life size. Because of the process of
making the pieces and the high attention to detail, all
Fontanini pieces are considered to be one of the most respected sets made for the Christmas season.
The House of Fontanini was founded in 1908 by
Emanuele Fontanini in a small Italian village called
Bagni di Lucca located in Tuscany. Today, the House of
Fontanini is run by the fourth generation of the
Fontanini family. Members of the Fontanini family, Emanuele, Stefano, Marco, Luca and Alessandro all visit
the United States making special appearances.
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