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Amate Bark Painted Bookmark – Unique Mexican Folk Art
£4.50
Add a touch of vibrant Mexican culture to your reading with these hand-painted Amate bark bookmarks. Featuring unique folk art scenes and wildlife, each one is a one-of-a-kind treasure handcrafted from natural bark pulp.
Description
Authentic Mexican Art for Your Favourite Books
Bring a splash of vibrant culture to your reading collection with our Amate Bark Painted Bookmarks. More than just a simple page-marker, these are miniature masterpieces of traditional Mexican folk art. Each one is handcrafted using ancient techniques, making them a beautiful and meaningful addition to any library.
Ancient Craftsmanship: Hand-Made Bark Paper
These bookmarks are created using Amate paper, a natural material produced from the pulp of tree bark. This pre-Hispanic paper-making process results in a wonderfully textured, earthy surface that is both sturdy and flexible. The natural variations in the bark pulp ensure that the base of every bookmark has its own unique character.
Vibrant, One-of-a-Kind Artistry
No two bookmarks are ever the same. Skilled individual artisans hand-paint every piece with vivid, eye-catching colours. The designs celebrate Mexican heritage, featuring:
Traditional Scenes: Depicting village life, figures in traditional dress, and local architecture.
Mexican Wildlife: Highly stylised birds and creatures in brilliant blues, greens, and reds.
Nature & Florals: Intricate vine work and bright tropical flowers that pop against the natural bark background.
Because each design is a unique creation from the artist’s hand, the bookmark you receive will be truly one-of-a-kind—a tiny piece of original artwork to keep forever.
Specifications & Origin
Dimensions: Approximately 4cm × 19cm.
Origin: Proudly handmade in Mexico.
Material: Natural tree bark pulp and vibrant paints.
Unique Item: Designs vary significantly; please allow us to choose a beautiful one for you.
Postage & Delivery
We want your fair trade finds to reach you safely and swiftly! We use Royal Mail Tracked services so you can follow your parcel’s journey from our shop in Hull right to your front door.
- Standard Delivery: From £4.15 (Tracked 48).
- Need it faster? Tracked 24 and Next Day options are available at checkout for those "I need it now" moments.
- Greeting Cards: Sent 1st Class for just £1.90.
- Click & Collect (The Hull Special): Live nearby? Skip the postage and select Local Pickup at checkout. You can swing by our shop in Trinity Market to grab your goodies for free. Why not make a trip of it and grab a Fairtrade brew at KarmaCorner while you're here?
When will we post your goodies? We aim to get your order on its way the very next working day after payment. If you order over the weekend or on a Bank Holiday, we’ll be refreshed and ready to post it on the next available working day.
Good to know: Every purchase helps us continue supporting small-scale artisans and fair trade practices. Cheers for being an ethical legend.
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