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Papel Amate, or Bark Paper, is a form of traditional Mexican paper with pre-Hispanic origins. Traditional bark paper was considered a specialty of the village shaman and was used for special rituals. The Nahua and Otomi tribes eventually began using bark paper as a canvas for traditional paintings. Typically the Otomi of Puebla painstakingly craft the paper out of fig tree or mulberry tree bark and then sell it to the Nahua of Guerrero for painting. These bark paintings, papel amate, are an art form unique to the indigenous tribes of Mexico, and are sure to add more depth and culture to your home decor.

Made on bark paper from the fig tree this painting is by artist Luis Cabrera Ortiz. Luis is a Nahua Indian from the town of San Augustin Oapan, in the mountains of southern Mexico. He and his family have been painting scenes of colorful birds and other local wildlife on handmade bark paper (papel amate) for three generations.

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