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This beautifully unique and functional artistry has gone through many iterations throughout time, so it’s important to remember how the Navajo have transitioned from the traditional “Chief” blankets in the beginning, preceding the Trading Post Era, to the regional pictorials of today.
The historic period of Navajo rug weavings really began in the very early 1700s and ran all the way to the 1850s. Weavers, learning from the Pueblos, Spanish and traders, created blankets, dresses, rugs and tapestries that have set the foundation for what has been a momentous artistic and cultural movement for the Navajo people.
Weaving changed rapidly from the 1850s to the 1940s. In fact, the Navajo transitioned through six periods in that time, including: late classic, the Bosque Redondo or “Long Walk” interment, transitional, rug, revival and finally the regional Trading Post styles.
The most important thing to remember is that when you’re dealing with authentic Navajo weavings, be it blankets, transitional work, or specific pieces like Germantown, Dazzlers, Two Grey Hills, or even Pictorials, that these are original one-of-a-kind artworks that can’t be found anywhere else in the world.
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Transitional Navajo textile : Historic : GHT 598 : 67" x 104" (5’7″ x 8’8′)
Transitional
Transitional Navajo textile : Historic : GHT 598 : 67" x 104" (5’7″ x 8’8′)
$ 12,500.00
Transitional Navajo Rug. All natural native Churro wool had been hand-sheared, hand-carded, and hand-spun. The many "lazy" or sectional lines add a visual movement to the variegated gray/brown background. This was one of Steve's favorite Navajo Textiles, from his private collection. He so appreciated the carding and spinning talents of the we...
JB Moore Plate XI Navajo Weaving : Historic : PC 108 : 52″ x 96″ : (4'4" x 8')
$ 11,000.00
JB Moore Navajo rug. This JB Moore piece was created in the 1900's with hand spun, hand carded Native wool, with aniline dyes. Looking in the JB Moore catalog, the plate used to create this pattern was plate XI. Style JB Moore Weaver Unknown Navajo Date circa 1900-1910s Size 52″ x 96″ (4'4" x 8') Item # PC 108 Learn more about...
JB Moore Crystal Plate VIII Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 569 : 53" x 78" : (4'5" x 6'6")
JB Moore
JB Moore Crystal Plate VIII Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 569 : 53" x 78" : (4'5" x 6'6")
$ 8,700.00
This JB Moore Crystal weaving was created using plate VIII. Hand spun, hand carded Native wool, with aniline dye and indigo. Style JB Moore Crystal Weaver Unknown Date circa 1895-1900s Size 53" x 78" (4'5" x 6'6") Item # GHT 569 Learn more about JB Moore style of weavings Contact us for more information, pricing or to order – s...
Germantown Serape Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 783 : 57" x 74" : (4'9" x 6'2")
Germantown
Germantown Serape Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 783 : 57" x 74" : (4'9" x 6'2")
$ 8,500.00
Likely woven in the 1900's on an outdoors upright loom, this gorgeous Germantown serape was tightly woven. 4-ply Germantown yarns were used to create this intense piece of woven art. One can see the Hispanic and Navajo influence in the piece. This beautiful piece was featured in the Navajo Textiles as Modern Art exhibit held at Nizhoni Ranch Gal...
Crystal Navajo Rug : Historic : GHT 2313 : 56.5" x 79" : (4'8.5" x 6'7")
$ 5,250.00
Old Time Crystal Navajo rug woven with Merino wool. Has the feel of a blanket. Natural wool colors. Style Crystal Weaver Unknown Navajo Date circa 1910 - 1920 Size 56.5" x 79" (4'8.5" x 6'7") Item # GHT 2313 Learn more about Crystal Style weavings Contact us for more information, pricing or to order – steve@navajorug.com or ...