Mexican Cartoneria New Mexico History Museum When Georgia O'Keeffe first visited

When Georgia O'Keeffe first visited New Mexico in 1917

Chain necklace is 16" long with a 2" extender

In those days cowboys didn't know they were picturesque

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to expand the art form and begin creating decorative metal sculptures

Mexican Cartoneria New Mexico History Museum When Georgia O'Keeffe first visitedMexicos 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