Serapes were originally long colorful rectangular garments, worn like an item of clothing by the native peoples of Central America and Mexico. Worn much like a blanket, it was wrapped around the body much like a shawl for protection against cold and the environment. Serapes refer to the traditional striped weave that makes up the serape blanket or serape.
Today, serapes are also known as Mexican blankets or Mexican serapes. The modern serape blanket is still noted for its intermingled, band-like colorful design. The serapes usually consists of a dark base color with bands of yellow, orange, red, blue, green, purple or other bright colors. The largest stripe is always the primary color and repeated throughout weave, along with complimentary colors. There are also serapes that are made in lighter tones with white or cream colored and pastel bands. You may also find them in shades of the same color as well. The ends of the serapes are usually fringed as well.
While their design has changed little over the years, their use has developed into a more versatile blanket and decorative fashion accessory. Worn less as an outer garment, their presence can add warmth, color and style to any room. With their vibrant color Mexican serapes can bring a room to life making it feel warmer and more inviting.
The easiest way to use their Mexican decorative power is to drape one over a couch, sofa or chair. Because of their size, serapes can easily cover up an old couch instead of reupholstering it. Not only will it renew your couch or chair, serapes will make your furniture - and any room - more inviting. The multi colored striping of a serape can also make a room look larger.
Another simple way to use Mexican serapes for decorating is to use a serape as a table runner or even a table cloth or cover. Nothing makes a meal more inviting than serving dinner on a serape table cloth. To make it even more fun, serve up some tacos or other Mexican foods. Don't worry about getting a serape dirty though as they can easily be put in the wash.
Because of their length, serapes easily cover a table making it a great table cover when the table is not in use. Being on a flat surface like a table, their colors are displayed to brighten up the room. You can also fold serapes lengthwise and use them as a table runner. In this way, serapes make use of their color to compliment the table and accentuate the natural wood of any table.
With their artistic appeal, serapes make for unique pieces of textile art which can be hung on a wall. Serapes can be hung much like a curtain or even pinned to the wall. Alternatively, they can also be folded and arranged in a fanlike formation to brighten up any wall and making art out of a serape.
Needless to say, Mexican serapes can add a decorative touch to other rooms in the house. Try one on a bed as an extra folded cover or even as a bedspread and feel the bedroom feel warm and relaxing. Drape one over an ottoman or a wooden hope chest. Their use is virtually unlimited, and only need your inspiration to harness the potential add a Mexican decorative flair to any room in your home.
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