Mexican Cartoneria New Mexico History Museum Chain necklace is 16" long

Chain necklace is 16" long with a 2" extender

to expand the art form and begin creating decorative metal sculptures

High gloss

In those days cowboys didn't know they were picturesque

Mexican Cartoneria New Mexico History Museum Chain necklace is 16" longMexicos love of celebration is well known, and cartonera, a kind of papier mch art, produces the objects that are essential to Mexican holidays and festivals, including Day of the Dead, Holy Week, and Christmas. Just about everyone knows what a piata is, but few understand that it is part of an entire branch of traditional handcrafts. With more than 120 photos and bilingual English Spanish text, here is the history of the craft, how it is woven