Amate paper

Back in October 2019, Hiromi made a trip to the papermaking village of San Pablito in Puebla, Mexico to visit the Amate Paper makers. The village is situated on a mountainside, a five hour drive aw…

Step into a world where tradition meets artistry. Our Amate Paper Art is a living testament to a craft honed over centuries, brought to life by the hands of skilled artisans in Oaxaca, Mexico. Each piece is meticulously handcrafted from start to finish, making it a true work of art. >>>Why This Art Matters: In a world of mass production, owning something that’s genuinely handmade is a rare treasure. Each piece of our Amate Paper Art is crafted with love, patience, and unparalleled skill. Our…

The following hand papermaking journey is a guest post by Heather Matthew , who traveled to Mexico to learn about amate paper . A papermaker, printmaker, and artist living in northern New South Wales, Australia, Heather visited a traditional amate papermaker and several o

www.MulberryPaperAndMore.com, featuring decorative art papers including mulberry paper, washi papers, lokta papers and more. We carry both hand-made papers and machine made mulberry papers including some which are laser or ink jet printer compatible. Take a peek at our specialty papers including Banana Paper, Hand Made Marbled Paper, Textured Paper, Mango Paper, Nepalese Lokta Paper, Japanese Washi Paper, Chiyogami (Yuzen Washi) Paper and many more. Contemplate the possibilities with…

www.MulberryPaperAndMore.com, featuring decorative art papers including mulberry paper, washi papers, lokta papers and more. We carry both hand-made papers and machine made mulberry papers including some which are laser or ink jet printer compatible. Take a peek at our specialty papers including Banana Paper, Hand Made Marbled Paper, Textured Paper, Mango Paper, Nepalese Lokta Paper, Japanese Washi Paper, Chiyogami (Yuzen Washi) Paper and many more. Contemplate the possibilities with…

This project is based on the Amate (bark paper) cutouts of the Otomi people of East Central Mexico. It is one of the projects I did in Fernie. It is also a great project to discuss the principle of symmetry with students. In Fernie we discussed some of the stone sculpture by the Aztecs and how it was symmetrical. It also teaches kids how to use the center fold when designing symmetrical projects. Something I use constantly when making patterns and templates. MATERIALS REQUIRED…

Four fertlity figures made of cut light amate bark paper on dark amate paper. Otomi people, San Pablito, Puebla, Mexico, c.1980. (24" x 16")

Amate Paintings and Cut-Paper Figurines from Amate High School / Middle School Art Modern amate paintings are descendants of pre-...

This gorgeous paper comes to us from a Mexico, where skilled artisans have been producing amate paper for centuries. The culture of amate paper dates back to pre-Columbian Meso-American times. Amate paper looks amazing if you simply frame a sheet as ready made artwork. Also terrific for bookmaking arts, collage, multimedia artwork, paper sculpture, lampshades, and more. The artisans that make our amate paper are calling this pattern "Metro Steel." It has a random, angular, almost…

XL Mexican Handmade Amate Paper 15.5" x 47" (Frame Not Included) Cream + Brown Linear Multi SQ Weave Artisan Design Art© 👉🏼 Bungalow Twelve Shop is Etsy's Pick for Amate Art! ✨ Discover the beauty of authentic Handmade Mexican Amate Paper, meticulously crafted from the bark of the Jonote tree using traditional techniques that date back to Pre-Hispanic times. This stunning art form, used extensively during the Aztec Empire for rituals, has evolved into intricate modern designs and cutouts…