Papel Picado is made by stacking thin sheets of tissue paper and then (using stencils with a chisel and hammer) punching out intricate designs into the paper and separating each sheet to be strung into a banner. It is a traditional art form in México and designs can vary widely depending on the occasion.This colorful banner of depicts "La Calavera Catrina," an important figure of Día de los Muertos. Originally created by illustrator José Guadalupe Posada in the early 1900's, and later evolved by artist Diego Rivera, La Catrina was a satirical representation of a tendency in some Mexicans to aspire to aristocratic and European ideals and aesthetics. The message being that death does not discriminate and it's a part of life regardless of one's lived experiences. The tissue paper is fragile and will tear over time, but that's part of the meaning behind papel picado... a reminder of how precious life is.
- Includes: one banner on cotton string with 16 panels total (2 each of 8 different colors). Each panel includes "La Catrina" with a calavera (skull) hanging above.
- Material: tissue paper and cotton string, likely single use.
- Measurements: panel - approx. 7" x 3.5". banner length - approx. 8'.
- Made in México.