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From its inception in the early 1700s, weaving has prevailed as one of the most important Navajo art forms. Steve Getzwiller's Classic and Contemporary Amerind Art in Sonoita, Arizona carries everything from kachinas to pottery, baskets to jewelry--but our main emphasis is on the Navajo art of weaving. Through Navajorug.com, you can purchase phenomenal works of Navajo art, including rugs handwoven from Navajo-Churro wool, contemporary Navajo rugs, and even historic weavings dating back generations! What makes a Navajo rug a work of art? What differentiates a Navajo rug from the kind of rug you might purchase at an ordinary carpeting or area rug store? First and foremost, the differences between a rug made on a machine and one woven by hand cannot be overstated. Classic or contemporary, Navajo weavings will last through many years of use, as opposed to a machine made rug. We have some rugs that are already 100 years old and still have a long life ahead of them, and a value that lives on as well. The average four foot by six foot rug sold through Navajorug.com takes two to three months to weave. More intricate designs take five to six months to weave. Some of the large rugs we sell take more than a year to weave! The passion and painstaking care that go into making Navajo weavings is extraordinary, and make the end product well worth the time invested. The rugs we sell are created on the traditional Navajo loom, which is a distinctive, upright loom. It's the same style of loom that Navajo women have used since the early 1700s, making your original rug a part of Navajo history. The unique loom, combined with the weaver's skill, creates rugs, blankets, and wall hangings that will last beyond your lifetime. When you purchase a woven item from Navajorug.com, you can rest assured that the rug can be passed down to your children and your children's children, continuing the artistic legacy of the Navajo people.
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