Amate Bark Paper from Mexico- Marble Lace 15.5x23.5 Inch Sheet
Handmade by the Otomi artisans of Mexico  this beautiful amate paper is still created using the same methods that their Mesoamerican ancestors used 3000 years ago. Boiled and pounded from the bark of amate wild fig tree  xalama  jonote and mulberry trees  this acid free paper is a wonderful choice for fine art uses including acrylic or gouache paintings  ink and pastel drawings  stamping  blockprinting  bookmaking/bookbinding  and paper crafts. Due to the use of natural bark and the handmade process  each sheet is unique and will vary in shade  color  weight and pattern. Size is approximate  due to the deckle edges and drying process.