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Amate paper was made from the bark of fig trees by pre-Hispanic Mesoamerican cultures. It was used for codices, religious rituals, and offerings. While amate paper production was widespread, few specimens survive today due to destruction during the colonial era. However, amate paper making traditions have survived in some communities in Puebla, Veracruz, and Oaxaca, where the craft continues using inner bark from fig and mulberry trees.

Author

Héctor Martínez

Language

EN