Colorful Old Braided Silk 11" Diameter Candle or Chair Mat folk art hand This is the second of

This is the second of these wonderful old push button boxing toys I've found--how to resist

It comes it in its original box

Found at a fantastic estate sale loaded with mid-century ceramics and other wonderful objects from around the world

Bottom right corner is clipped but otherwise very good condition

handles are 6 1/2" tall

Colorful Old Braided Silk 11" Diameter Candle or Chair Mat folk art hand This is the second ofI've been eyeing these old braided mats lately for their great colors and patterns and tactility, so was very happy to find this one in Maine this weekend, which I especially love for the hand stitching (first brown then black) holding it together from the backside which I'd treat as the front. And while the color on the original face has faded, the back is as bright as if made yesterday. Such a happy thing to set at the center of the table, or even