Vintage Handwoven Mexican Saltillo Serape Blanket or Rug c. 1940s mushroom vase There are a couple of

There are a couple of tiny chips on the interior rim of the jar

decorated with the same ball and thread pattern

and charcoal palette is pretty terrific too

One need not be a skilled practitioner of ikebana to make striking use of this beautifully crafted ikebana vase

I purchased him from a fellow vendor at the Essex Exchange who is an artist and eclectic collector

Vintage Handwoven Mexican Saltillo Serape Blanket or Rug c. 1940s mushroom vase There are a couple ofThis is a terrific vintage Mexican Saltillo Serape, handwoven and dating I believe to the 1940s or so. Taking their name from the town of Saltillo, where they have been made since the 1500s, Saltillos are distinguished by the diamond shape woven in the center of the blanket, and were traditionally made with dyes derived from crushed fruits and insects, as it was believed that wearing bright colors both brought favors from the gods and warded away evil