Alessi - Christmas crib figure Crèche et santon - White - China - Designer Elena Salmistraro; Alessi Christmas crib figure White Ceramic. Dimensions: 4 x 5.5 cm x H 12 cm. Experience a magical, traditional, and unique Christmas with Alessi! Fun and colourful, these santon figurines with their playful appearance bring a surprising renewal to the genre. They are made of hand-painted porcelain. They were created by Elena Salmistraro, an iconic figure of Italian nouveau design. A Milanese artist with truly innate talent, Elena has made her mark on the international design stage through collaborations with the biggest names around. Stirring up emotions is always a central aspect of Elena Salmistraro's work. Her objects speak the language of expression and evocation. This inspired project offers a modern revisiting of traditional porcelain figurines, which were very popular among European manufacturers in the 18thth Century. A poetic, completely original interpretation of the most traditional Christmas characters.
