Vintage Handwoven Mexican Saltillo Serape Blanket or Rug c. 1940s mushroom vase One need not be a

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

and charcoal palette is pretty terrific too

serving as the perfect life raft (and wonderfully painted with waves on its lower half) seems to be grimacing all the while

but fine enough to invite a close look

I think these hand-carved and stained wooden figures are exquisitely elegant

Vintage Handwoven Mexican Saltillo Serape Blanket or Rug c. 1940s mushroom vase One need not be aThis 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