Vintage Handwoven Mexican Saltillo Serape Blanket or Rug c. 1940s espresso cups vividly colored pattern in red

vividly colored pattern in red

With a commanding presence

the cup is in good condition

referring to the shape (493) and heigh of the vase (10 cm)

Vintage Handwoven Mexican Saltillo Serape Blanket or Rug c. 1940s espresso cups vividly colored pattern in redThis 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