Luna Bazaar Mexican Papel Picado Tissue Paper Banner (ONE 13-Foot Strand with 10 Cut-Out Designs, Multicolor) - for Fiesta Decorations and Cinco de Mayo Parties

Also known as Papel Picado, This cut-out paper banner has 10 dangling designs, 13 feet long. Each decorative panel is 9 inches high x 13 inches wide. This traditional decorative paper banner is handmade by artisans in Mexico. The brightly colored tissue paper is hand cut, using chisels and a top pattern as a guide. Although the tissue paper was originally brought to Europe from China and then to New Spain, the indigenous people of Mexico had already been using handmade paper, along with the tradition of cut decorative and ceremonial images for centuries. Today, this traditional paper art is used as decorations for all occasions and gives an immediately festive look to any celebration.