How was paper mache discovered and developed in Mexico?

Paper mache has its roots in China, with the inventors of paper itself. It then became popular in Europe, and it was through the Spaniards that paper mache entered Mexico. In Mexico, cartoneria or paper-mache sculptures are a traditional craft that goes back to the colonial period when the Spanish brought the art overseas. Shop a range of antique and modern paper mache on 1stDibs.

Paper Mache Pot

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19th Century Pot Lids

Vintage Mid Century Planters

Log Bucket

Indian Pot

Blue French Planter

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Planters and Jardinieres

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Fabric

Vintage Boho Chic Paper Mache Pig Planter Pot Orange Fabric Eclectic Collectible

$275

H 15 in W 22 in D 12 in

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Papier Mâché French Blue Bucket Planter Set, Paper Mache Pot

Located in Mckinney, TX

Bring a bit of French style indoors with these Paper Mache French blue bucket planters. Created

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

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Paper

Papier Mâché French Blue Bucket Planter Set, Paper Mache Pot

H 16 in W 16 in D 16 in

19th Century Indian Papier Maché Pot with Lid

Located in London, GB

A fine mid-19th century papier maché pot with marbleized red and green outer, the lid with duck egg

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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Bone, Paint, Paper

19th Century Indian Papier Maché Pot with Lid

H 10.63 in Dm 4.14 in

Burgundy Papier-Mache Trough

Located in London, England

Two handled papier-mache trough. Log bucket. Circa 1940 H 28cm x W 64cm x D 52cm

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Vintage 1930s British Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Paper

Burgundy Papier-Mache Trough

H 11.03 in W 25.2 in D 20.48 in

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By Frank Schott

Located in San Francisco, CA

Aspen Study I by Frank Schott a series of images capturing the yellow golden Indian summer foliage palette of aspen trees in California's Sierra Nevada 26 x 40 inches / 66cm x 102...

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Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp

By Gubi, Paavo Tynell

Located in Glendale, CA

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Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Earthenware

Pair of French Art Deco Celadon Fox Bookends

$1,195

H 6 in W 8.625 in D 3.5 in

Kugge 41 Flower Pot from Ringvide, Pine, Natural or Pigmented Oil, Scandinavian

By Lukas Dahlén

Located in Visby, SE

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Kugge 41 Flower Pot from Ringvide, Pine, Natural or Pigmented Oil, Scandinavian

$421 / item

H 17.33 in Dm 20.48 in

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By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

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Oak

French Large Art Deco Table Oak, Dudouyt, 1940s

$3,400 Sale Price

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H 28.94 in W 63 in D 39.77 in

Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970

By Warren Platner, Lehigh Leopold

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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$22,200 Sale Price

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H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in

18th Century Antique German Sheep Garden Statue in Sandstone

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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$8,600

H 26 in W 26 in D 16 in

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By Fitz and Floyd

Located in Elkhart, IN

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$2,800

H 3.5 in W 9 in D 15 in

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Located in Houston, TX

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$3,800

H 8.75 in W 10.25 in D 6.25 in

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Located in Dayton, OH

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$2,350

H 41 in W 44 in D 11 in

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Located in New York, NY

Black ground famille rose porcelain jardinieres with flower blossom decorations.

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Porcelain

Pair of Famille Verte Porcelain Jardinieres, circa 1970

$5,800 / set

H 21 in W 26 in D 26 in

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By Maitland Smith

Located in Palm Beach, FL

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Maitland-Smith Bronze Hippopotamus on a Marble Jewelry Box

$2,950

H 12 in W 12 in D 5.5 in

Moooi Container 120 Large Round Dinning Table with White Oak Top

By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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Oak

Moooi Container 120 Large Round Dinning Table with White Oak Top

$4,668 / item

H 27.96 in Dm 47.25 in

Delphin Massier Majolica Parrot Figural Vase

By Delphin Massier

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

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Earthenware

Delphin Massier Majolica Parrot Figural Vase

$4,256

H 13.8 in W 10.4 in D 5.1 in

Japanese Six Panel Screen, Snow Scene at Water’s Edge

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese Six Panel Screen: Snow Scene at Water's Edge with Flowers and Waterfowl. Edo period painting (mid 19th century) of plum, bamboo, white camellias, cranes and mandarin ducks ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Japanese Six Panel Screen, Snow Scene at Water’s Edge

$40,250

H 71 in W 144 in D 0.75 in

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How was paper mache discovered and developed in Mexico?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Paper mache has its roots in China, with the inventors of paper itself. It then became popular in Europe, and it was through the Spaniards that paper mache entered Mexico. In Mexico, cartoneria or paper-mache sculptures are a traditional craft that goes back to the colonial period when the Spanish brought the art overseas. Shop a range of antique and modern paper mache on 1stDibs.