Papel Picado Leather Card Holder

Punched or perforated tissue paper originated in the ancient Chinese culture and was later crafted in Europe as pecked paper.

In Mexico, during the times of the grand haciendas, imported goods could be purchased at the local shops, where Chinese paper products were very popular. Craftsmen in Huixcolotla, Puebla, began producing their own version of these goods, applying their skills and creativity to this new craft: Papel Picado.

In the native Mexican culture, the gods of water, rain, and the underworld were traditionally depicted on their altars through gures painted on bark paper (amate). 
Later, these gures were replaced by sheets of punched tissue paper representing the departed on the Day of the Dead.

Punched tissue paper has become a very popular craft that is very typical of our culture and is now known around the world.

Double card holder with engraving inspired by papel picado, with four compartments for various cards and bills, olive-colored leather interior.

Measurements: 3.7" W x 2.5" H x .5" D

Materials: The leather used in this collection are treated with 100% vegetable materials. This means that different natural products are used in its tanning process instead of using chemicals that are harmful to the environment. These natural products are usually branches of trees and plants, such as chestnut and tara, sticks, roots and nuts, which are powdered and used to tan leather. The anilines used to color your bag, like the waxes that create the two-tone effect, are of plant origin. For this reason, any irregularity that is noticed in the skin is the effect of the natural process. As a suggestion, do not expose your bag to the sun for a long time as some oxidation could be noticed in the color, as happens with fruit.

Care: Carlota pieces are made with high-quality materials, and therefore should be treated with care, and protected against the elements. Due to the delicate nature of the materials, daily use can cause scratches and scuff marks on the surface, so we recommend you treat it with care. The leather is submitted to an important natural dye process, and the suede lining is pigmented with natural anilines, so we recommend that you be careful with any light-colored items that may come into contact with it.

If soiled, carefully clean the surface area using water and soft detergents. To keep your leather products in optimum condition, clean with a soft dry cloth, or, if necessary have them professionally cleaned.