Vintage Handwoven Mexican Saltillo Serape Blanket or Rug c. 1940s handmade antique brush and fun read

and fun read

The lid is attached with hinges and opens with ease

probably in the 1970s or 80s

This spectacular Japanese hand-painted ceramic hanging planter

with a fabulous all-over triangular relief pattern and drippy green and salmon-colored glaze over cream slip

Vintage Handwoven Mexican Saltillo Serape Blanket or Rug c. 1940s handmade antique brush and fun readThis 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