Barniz de Pasto
Ornamental Art Work
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What is Mopa Mopa?
Decorative art Mopa Mopa, also known as barniz de Pasto, refers to an ancient technique used to make art from the resin of the Mopa Mopa tree. Wood is the most popular material for applying the Mopa Mopa resin. This technique was declared by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) “Intangible cultural heritage of humanity”, in December of 2020.
Once in the workshop of the master varnisher, the resin is cleaned, macerated and heated in water. After boiling the smallest leaves and buds, which have the highest concentration of the resin, natural and manufactured color is added. The resin is then stretched by hand into thin sheets of a film like material. The film is applied to the surfaces of wooden objects to protect, waterproof and decorate them.
Here you can select a craft piece or pieces that you like for decorating your home or office. Each piece that you acquire in this store is identified not only by its physical characteristics, but also by the artist who created it and is one of a kind.