Vintage Handwoven Mexican Saltillo Serape Blanket or Rug c. 1940s textiles ) as sorts of protective

) as sorts of protective spirits

a mythological creature considered a guardian figure in Japanese culture and a popular subject in Japanese papier-mâché

but a hanger could easily be mounted on the backside (which is almost as great as the front

with some light scratching to the surface of the lacquer

Vintage Handwoven Mexican Saltillo Serape Blanket or Rug c. 1940s textiles ) as sorts of protectiveThis 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