As a young married couple, Luis and Rosa Jimenez had a vision. They wanted to create richly colored, vibrant and unique artwork of superior quality. Their dream came to fruition 3 years ago when they opened their retail shop in the Mexican state of Jalisco. La Fuente Imports in cooperation with Master Artisans of Mexico are proud to present the newest addition to our folk art collection. In the following pages you will see a stunning, lively array of hand crafted paper mache figurines, the likes of which are ideal for decorating the walls of your home with a remarkable splash of South-of-the-Border sunshine.
While Rosa tends their small retail shop on the main street of their Mexican village, Luis is busy creating new designs and overseeing production in their 5-person factory. Each piece of unique and original artwork is hand formed: no machines are used in the production. No two pieces are exactly alike, as they are all hand painted, then signed by the artisan who created them. You can't call your folk art collection complete until you claim one of these creations for your own!
Hidden behind the bland concrete walls of Guadalajara are airy, light-filled workshops with a feeling of peaceful, productive energy. From one of these small studios come colorful, exquisitely made paper mache birds that La Fuente Imports is now proud to offer.
Sermel, a family-owned business, was established in 1965 and has since become one of the premier Mexican manufacturers of paper-mache collectibles. Today they employ 40 artisans who contribute to the overall process. While the base colors are consistent and the shapes are repeated from molds, each bird is slightly different in the way the hand-painted details are applied. Each artist's unique style influences these variations. Thus, these birds can be repeated but never exactly duplicated.
Every step in the process is hand worked, without the use of machines. The end result is a beautifully finished, durable product due to an advanced production technique that strengthens the form. The large birds are available on an adjustable, three-legged floor stand, or on a metal swing. The smaller birds are available on a twisted, wrought iron floor stand, or on a metal swing. Sure to become an instant family heirloom, these classic examples of Mexican paper mache will bring years of delight for children and adults alike.
Paper Mache by Mundo Pequeno
Paper Mache Birds by Sermel
