A strikingly minimalist Saltillo serape that distills the tradition to its most essential geometry. Against an ivory wool field, the weaver arranges a constellation of small black stacked bars, stepped diamonds, and fine linear accents which gather into a subtle central medallion and radiate outward with rhythmic precision.
Saltillo serapes are typically celebrated for their explosive color and serrated diamonds, yet this example embodies a far rarer aesthetic restraint. Its monochrome palette highlights the quality of the hand-spun wool and gives the textile a modern presence that feels at home in both historical collections and contemporary interiors.
The graphic language here anticipates the design vocabulary that would later define Mexican modernism. The patterning resonates especially with the iconic Mexico City Olympics branding of 1968, whose bold black-and-white optical geometry drew from Indigenous and regional textile traditions. This early serape stands as a compelling precedent for that lineage, its minimal palette allowing the structure and spacing of each motif to speak plainly and revealing a visual intelligence that feels strikingly contemporary.
in very good condition with some subtle color variation in the white.
Size: 3'8" x 6'8" [112cm x 203cm]
Age: Q1 20th Century
Country of Origin: Mexico
Type: Serape
Material: Wool
Pile Height: No pile
Condition: Very good
TX645
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