Package of Papel Picado, Half Moon


$ 6.00

These paper flags are found throughout Mexico on special occasions draped over the streets to announce the upcoming, existing or past fiestas. Papel picado means "picked paper" because it is traditionally chiseled while stacked in large pile...then each paper flag is individually strung on string to make a banner. Very colorful, very festive and very Mexican!  They are made of delicate tissue paper. 

This group is a half circle, colorful spring designs. 

state of origin: Puebla
dimensions:  Each flag is 9" by 6"; 1 string of 10 flags in each package  (each string is about 8.5' long)

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