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From the 16th century until the middle of the 19th century
trade between New Mexico and Mexico flourished. Although there were a
variety of woven goods produced as part of this trade, the single item in
greatest demand was the Rio Grande blanket, a general term encompassing the
entire weaving tradition of Hispanic New Mexico. Rio Grande blankets
demonstrate great variety in design, but many, such as the one that inspired
this MouseRug/CoasterRug, feature elements borrowed from the weavings of
“Saltillo-style” serapes, made in many places in Mexico. Some of those
”borrowed” elements are evident in this rug: the serrated central diamond,
bold geometric patterns and striped borders. Copyright attributed to: Museum
of International Folk Art FA. 1964.20.3. Rio Grande Blanket, New Mexico, nd.
International Folk Art Foundation, Museum of International Folk Art, Santa
Fe. Licensed through the Tibetan Rug Company.
You get four of these per one order.
Also available as a Mouse Rug
HERE.
Want to know the 'technical' information about Coaster Rugs?
Click Here.
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