To create papel picado, the artist first draws a master design on a single sheet of paper. This will serve as the template for cutting multiple images.

The Traditional Mexican Folk Art of Papel Picado. Tuesday, October 29, 2019. With a few slices of a knife, this Mexican artist creates pieces that take parties to another level while telling a story.

Begun in the 1800s, experts say ‘papel picado’ using tissue paper is probably a continuation of a far older pre-Hispanic tradition of painting ceremonial figures on paper made of fig-bark sheets.

While some use pre-made stencils or laser cutters to mass-produce Day of the Dead decorations, Mexican artisans are working to preserve a centuries-old tradition of "papel picado." ...

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 ...