PAPER MACHE IN PUERTO VALLARTA

Paper Mache Figurines are one of Puerto Vallarta’s most sought after crafts; mainly representations of Mexican culture, these figurines can be made into the shape of old people, the mythical alebrijes or the ever-popular catrinas, and skeleton-like figures. There are no rules to this art form; Sometimes paper maché figurines are in the shape of famous personalities or the artists'' free-handed creativity.

Whilst these figurines are notoriously Mexican, they originate from countries like India, China and Persia, where they were also created to serve as decorative artifacts. Paper Machécomes from the French “papier mache”, literally meaning chewed paper, original method of preparing these hand-made crafts.

Now a days Mexico makes many arts from paper mache: piñatas, masks figurines as well as small decorations and souvenirs.

The traditional paper mache figurines are very popular in Puerto Vallarta. You’ll find them everywhere, from Rio Cuale Market and Square to downtown’s independent boutiques, or any of Vallarta’s numerous art galleries, where you’ll also find many other peculiar-looking art figures.

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