Lovely Old Fine Wool Mexican Saltillo Runner embossed I'd never seen a rug

I'd never seen a rug beater like this before when I found it

And he stands up proudly on his own

every now and then I'll stumble up a knife that calls out to me - like this vintage Taylor

Seems pretty 1960s to me

and with what appear to be black glass beads for the eyes

Lovely Old Fine Wool Mexican Saltillo Runner embossed I'd never seen a rugGorgeous, super rich color on this small handwoven Mexican Saltillo, c. 1920s or so I believe, wool warp on fine cotton weft, with knotted fringe on either end. This one is the right size to use as a table runner, or mat, or to cover cat scratches over the back of the couch! Really lovely. 39" x 19" not including fringe. Overall great, clean condition, with no stains whatsoever that I can see and fringe in perfect shape. There are a few small spots of