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Mexican Papel Picado

Papel Picado is the traditional Mexican art of cut paper. Artists use a hammer and chisel to punch designs out of stacks of layered tissue paper. It can take many years of study to learn how to make the morst elaborate papel picado. Common themes includes birds, floral designs, and skeletons. These colourful and intricate banners are used as decoration during Easter, Christmas and the Day of the Dead, as well as weddings, christenings and other celebrations.
All of the papel picados here are from a Fairtrade certified supplier and produced by indigenous artisans from the state of Chiapas and Central Mexico.
We have the best selection and the cheapest prices in the UK. Discounts available for orders over 5 pieces, please email us for details.