Mexican artisans struggle to preserve the traditional manufacture of papel picado, paper cut-out decorations long used in altars for Día de los Muertos.

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Using a chisel and hammer, a Houston artist is reviving the tradition of papel picado, crafting designs that tell stories of his family and culture. 24/7 Live New York City New Jersey Long Island ...

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WFAA photojournalist Lauren Fleming shares a workshop connecting people to Mexican culture through hands-on crafts.

Mexican Artisans Aim to Preserve the Centuries-Old Tradition ‘Papel Picado' for Day of the Dead Begun in the 1800s, experts say ‘papel picado’ using tissue paper is probably a continuation ...

HOUSTON, Texas -- Papel picado, or punched paper, is a Mexican art form with a rich history. It is made by skillful artisans using tissue paper, a hammer, and chisels.

Mexican artisans are struggling to preserve the traditional manufacture of paper cut-out decorations long used in altars for the Day of the Dead. Skip to main content. Open Main Menu Navigation.

Mexican artisans are struggling to preserve the traditional manufacture of paper cut-out decorations long used in altars for the Day of the Dead. Skip to main content. Open Main Menu Navigation.

Tools used for “papel picado”, the traditional manufacture of tissue paper cut-out decorations, long used in altars for the Day of the Dead, lay on a table in a workshop in Xochimilco, a ...