Papier Mâchéin Haiti

Amanda Gabriela and Jessica Passos

Papier Mâchéwhat is

means ‘chewed up paper’ in French

pieces of paper stuck together using wet flour or wallpaper paste

Haitian papier mâché works are often made with molds

artisans like to use bright colors

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Papier Mâchébecame popular in Haiti with the tradition of Carnaval masks

Donna Karan catalog

Donna Karan catalog

Caribbean Craft

Caribbean Craft

Caribbean Craft

References:http://www.caribbean-craft.com/http://urbanzen.com/http://cahaiti.com/content/paper-mache-artisanshttp://blog.westelm.com/2011/11/01/handmade-in-haiti-papier-mache/

Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cvc3vL3zLgs