Amate (Spanish: amate from Nahuatl languages: āmatl [ˈaːmat͡ɬ]) is a type of bark paper that has been manufactured in Mexico since the precontact times. It was used primarily to create codices .

Amate, from the Nahuatl word amatl (paper), is a type of craft paper with the appearance of a fibrous vegetal sheet. Its artisan manufacturing requires the use of bark from various kinds of trees. The elaboration and use of amate paper have their origin in pre-Hispanic times.

The meaning of AMATE is to cast down : dishearten, subdue. a Central American timber tree (Ficus glabrata) with lustrous foliage and edible fruits

May 16, 2018 · The tiny Mexican village of San Pablito, found in the mountains of Puebla, has been making amate bark paper for centuries. When the Spanish banned the paper in Mexico because it was being used for magic and witchcraft , the remote town was one of the few places to preserve the traditional craft.

Jun 17, 2020 · Aside from Nicholas de Jesus and Marcial Camilo Ayala, most amate painters eke out a meager living in the towns of their birth. Amate painting may not have a long life. Many of the younger people see it as the work of an older generation, and these small remote communities from where the artists evolved will soon disappear.

This acid-free Amate paper is handmade in Mexico from 100% renewable plant fibers. Ideal for all painting mediums, inkjet printing, serigraphy, bookbinding, typography and offset.

Papel Amate has been made for centuries by the Otomí Indians in the states of Puebla and Vera Cruz in Mexico. Traditional fibers still used today are the outer bark of the ficus tree and the inner bark of the mulberry bush.

Oct 21, 2022 · Learn how the ancient Maya made amate paper from the bark of fig trees…and how it’s still done today.This video complements the exhibition "Códice Maya de Mé...

The tiny Mexican village of San Pablito has been making amate bark paper for centuries. When the Spanish banned the paper in Mexico because it was being used...

Jun 30, 2024 · Papel amate, a traditional Mexican craft, holds a special place in the heart of Mexican culture, especially during festivals. This unique form of paper, made from the bark of fig and mulberry trees, has been used for centuries by indigenous communities.