Behind the Design

Color Pop your Space with Mexican Paper Mache

November 17, 2014

Papier-mâché is one of the classic mediums when you think of Southwest art. It is an art form that is literally as old as the hills. Strips of wet paper are hand applied and formed until they dry. You never know what to expect until they come to life with color. Its applications are truly endless; papier-mâché is vibrant, colorful, and expressive.

Our papier-mâché pieces are a great way to deck the walls of your home! La Fuente Imports has the perfect, artistic piece that is sure to breathe life into your space. We carry an exclusive line of papier-mâché products that are sure to please. Each piece that is sold has been carefully selected for its aesthetic appeal and whimsy. Your piece is guaranteed to be unique, and authentic, designed by an artisan who takes pride in their work. You are sure to be delighted by the bright, bold displays that will beautifully accent your home.

Why Our Pieces Are Different - La Fuente features a couple of papier-mâché artists whose work is quite renowned. The team of artisans at Mundo Pequeno have partnered with us to produce some spectacular pieces. Every one of their designs are uniquely crafted and authentic. Each piece is hand signed by the artist who created the piece. Furthermore, no machinery is used in their production making all of these handmade pieces exactly that... hand made. This also means that no two pieces will look the same so you are sure to have a one of a kind papier-mâché art piece! Their quality is apparent in their work. These pieces will look amazing displayed in your home.

Roberto Garcia is another papier-mâché artisan who is studied and skilled. Designing since 2004, His characters are often described as whimsical. This is not due to the fact that after he hand forms each piece, he then splashes them with bright colors and intricate patterns that pop and please the eye. If bold is what you are looking for, these pieces are what you need! They are the perfect way to add a touch of pep to your home.

Celebrate Tradition and Folklore - In addition to great papier-mâché artisans, we also have a great selection of Day of the Dead pieces for you to enjoy. Rife with myth and folklore, Day of the Dead papier-mâché art lends itself to some spectacular creations. We selected these pieces from two different papier-mâché studios, and they are sure to steal a glance or two when displayed on a mantle or a bookshelf in your home. Day of the Dead is rife with Mexican legend. These figurines accurately reflect that by giving a colorful head nod to Mexico's storied tradition!

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