Papier Mache in Haiti

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Papier MâchÊ in Haiti

Amanda Gabriela and Jessica Passos


what is Papier Mâché ?

pieces of paper stuck together using wet flour or wallpaper paste

means ‘chewed up paper’ in French Haitian papier mâché works are often made with molds artisans like to use bright colors


Papier MâchÊ became 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-artisans http://blog.westelm.com/2011/11/01/handmade-in-haiti-papier-mache/

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


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