Karina Puente’s textile designs. Photo by Alisa Tongg of Promise Ridge.
Let the Light In.
Papel picado is the traditional Mexican folk art of cut paper. Here, the art is hand-cut into a whimsical fabric that lasts over time.
Papel Picado Inspired Design.
Window Works are art for home windows that connect us to the world of imagination, mapping memories and dreams. Choose from fully-customized or studio-curated designs, colors and patterns, reflecting and honoring papel picado’s artistic tradition with contemporary vision. Light and shadow dance across your space. Strong enough to last a lifetime and delicate enough to float in the breeze, our Window Works SP24 Collection comes in a variety of sizes— ready-to-hang in a window or framed on a wall.
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Papel Picado Workshops.
Papel picado is a traditional Mexican art form that involves creating intricate patterns and designs by cutting designs into layers of colorful paper. It's often used for decorations during celebrations like Día de los Muertos, weddings, and other festive occasions.
In a workshop led by Karina Puente Arts, you can expect to learn not just the technical skills of cutting and assembling papel picado but also gain insights into the cultural significance of this art form.
