They are used as ornaments for a variety of festivals and occasions such as Easter, Christmas, the Day of the Dead, anniversaries, birthdays, weddings, baptisms, baby showers, and even funerals. They are hung across the streets of Mexico in the form of banners, but they are also displayed at a variety of other places such as homes, commercial areas, churches, buildings, etc. It is essentially a mat or coaster-like, intricate tissue paper or plastic cutout that contains festive, detailed patterns according to the aesthetic the particular occasion requires. Papel Picado is a traditional craft practiced in Mexico. Stick around and let us take you on a journey towards this beautiful yet festive, timeless craft. One of these activities includes crafting, and in this article, we shall focus on how you can decorate your home or any other space with beautiful Papel Picados you can make with just a few materials lying around your house.
While COVID-19 has affected our lives in so many negative ways, forcing most of us to stay confined within four walls, at the same time, it has provided us an opportunity to be creative at home.
