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Amate (Spanish: amate [aˈmate] from Nahuatl languages: āmatl [ˈaːmat͡ɬ]) is a type of bark paper that has been manufactured in Mexico since the precontact times. It was used primarily to create codices.
Amate, from the Nahuatl word amatl (paper), is a type of craft paper with the appearance of a fibrous vegetal sheet. Its artisan manufacturing requires the use of bark from various kinds of trees. The elaboration and use of amate paper have their origin in pre-Hispanic times.
16 maj 2018 · The tiny Mexican village of San Pablito, found in the mountains of Puebla, has been making amate bark paper for centuries. When the Spanish banned the paper in Mexico because it was being used for magic and witchcraft, the remote town was one of the few places to preserve the traditional craft.
17 cze 2020 · Amate Art. Paper was sacred to both the Mayans and the Aztecs. It was the medium on which their history and discoveries were chronicled. It kept their records of trade and tributes. It filled their libraries with documents for future generation to witness.
23 lip 2015 · From across the valley came the rigorous tap tap tap sounds of craftsmen pounding bark fibres to make amate paper. San Pablito is one of the highland villages which makes amate paper in the traditional way.
30 cze 2024 · Papel amate, a traditional Mexican craft, holds a special place in the heart of Mexican culture, especially during festivals. This unique form of paper, made from the bark of fig and mulberry trees, has been used for centuries by indigenous communities.
27 gru 2023 · Amate Paper Art is an ancient form of folk art in Mexico with a rich past and an unclear future. We discovered these fascinating pieces when wandering down 5th Avenue in Playa Del Carmen. As with so many shops along this touristic street, the owner enthusiastically asked us to come and take a look.
