Mexican amate paper art

Mexican Amate Bark Paper Art

This week, 3rd grade is starting their Amate Bark Paintings! This art form comes from Mexico, and the Otomi & Nahua people. They create the paper by hand, like their ancestors did long, long ago. Birds, animals, flowers, plants, and scenes from everyday life, make up the subject matter in their art, which is very bright and colorful! Here's how we created our own! We create this project using: 9x12" Brown tru-ray construction paper Sharpie markers pencils Crayola Oil Pastels Day 1: Watch a…

This colorful scene of happy village life is painted on amate, which comes from the Nahuatl word for paper (amatl). These paintings carry on a tradition dating back to the Mesoamerican cultures of the Mayas and Aztecs. The Mayas called the paper hunn (bark) and the Aztecs gave it the name amatl. Bo

A framed amate wood paper painting with a beautiful Mexican folk art print. A beige background makes the bright colors of the art pop. A yellow deer in the middle of brightly colored flowers give this painting a lush feel. CONDITION \\ good vintage condition, some scratches MEASUREMENTS \\ 15 inche

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…

This week, 3rd grade is starting their Amate Bark Paintings! This art form comes from Mexico, and the Otomi & Nahua people. They cre...

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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…

Handmade decorative bark paper framed over off-white mat. Black eggshell finish frame.