Package of Papel Picado, Frida Kahlo


$ 6.00

These paper flags are found throughout Mexico on special occasions draped over the streets to announce the upcoming, existing or past fiestas. Papel picado means "picked paper" because it is traditionally chiseled while stacked in large pile...then each paper flag is individually strung on string to make a banner. Very colorful, very festive and very Mexican!  They are made of delicate tissue paper. 

state of origin: Puebla
dimensions:  Each flag is 9" long by 7" wide; 1 string of 10 flags in each package  (each string is about 8.5' long)

Available: 6