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"Circular Weave" ∙ Amate Art 35"x35" (Framed)
$529.00
Story
Most wall art is printed in a factory. Amate is made into existence by hand.
Jonote bark is carried down from the Sierra Norte mountains, then boiled for 8 to 10 hours in lime and ash until the fibers are soft as cloth. Each strip is separated by hand, sorted by length, then woven — thread by thread — into lattice patterns, spirals, and openwork designs. The weaving alone takes up to two weeks.
Once the pattern is set, a river stone fuses the fibers together. Too hard and the openwork tears. Too soft and the sheet falls apart. The design isn't printed on the paper; the paper is the art.
The artist, Maria, learned this craft from her grandmother at age eight in San Pablito, Puebla. Five generations. 120 years. Every piece is signed and ships with a Certificate of Authenticity from the San Pablito artisan collective.
See The Entire Amate Making Process →
Product Details
Our signature circular weave, framed in handcrafted solid wood and ready to hang. Open-face presentation (no glass) lets you see and feel the 3D bark texture — the museum standard for fiber art. Choose from Black, Dark Brown, or Cherry frame.
Dimensions: 35"x35"
Material: Jonote tree bark
Color: Crème / beige
Artist: Maria Luna · San Pablito, Puebla
Technique: Calado (traditional bark weaving)
Frame Colors: Black · Dark Brown · Cherry
Presentation: Open-face (no glass)
Includes: Ready to hang
Each piece is stone-pressed by hand. Expect natural variations in tone and fiber pattern — this is the mark of real amate. No two are identical.
About the Artisan
Care
Amate bark paper is naturally durable — artworks from San Pablito have been collected for decades without deterioration.
Display: Hang in any dry interior space. Avoid direct sunlight and high-humidity rooms (bathrooms, saunas).
Cleaning: Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth. Never use water or cleaning products on the bark surface.
Framing tip: For unframed pieces, a 0.5–1″ mat reveal gives a gallery presentation. Open-face framing (no glass) is the museum standard for textured fiber art, it lets the 3D texture stand out.
Printed care instructions are included with each piece.
Shipping and Returns
Each piece ships carefully layered between thick protective cardboard to ensure it arrives safely.
US orders: Free shipping on orders over $50. Standard delivery in 2–3 weeks.
International: Available to 20+ countries. Rates calculated at checkout.
If your piece arrives damaged, contact us within 7 days with photos and we'll make it right. Because each artwork is handcrafted to order, we cannot accept returns for change of mind.