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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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Historic Navajo Serape with Spider Woman Hole: PC 258 : 57″ x 75.5″ (4'9" x 5'11.5")
This extremely rare serape blanket with a Spiderwoman hole in its center was likely woven at Bosque Redondo. This particular palette of colors was only available at Bosque Redondo and Fort Wingate during this time frame.The Navajo did not have sheep during this time of captivity, so this blanket is made of commercial yarn, three-ply Saxony, wh...
Serape Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 778 : 54″ x 76″ (4'6" x 6'4")
Exquisite serape featuring Merino wool, red background is 3 ply raveled American Flannel and Bayeta cloth. Natural dyed Indigo blue with plied yellow and orange. Greens may be plied or home spun natural dyed with rabbit brush yellow and then dipped in an Indigo blue bath. Colors are Indigo blue with plied yellow-green-orange-brown. The art of ...
Germantown Optical Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 2203 : 49 1/2″ x 68″ (4'1.5" x 5'8")
Germantown
Germantown Optical Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 2203 : 49 1/2″ x 68″ (4'1.5" x 5'8")
$ 33,000.00
Germantown Navajo Rug. Germantown yarn (from Germantown Pennsylvania area) was first introduced to the Navajo at Bosque Redondo, so the women would have some material to weave their highly prized rugs. The Navajo Indians were allowed to return to their reservation (1868), where the weavers continued to use the popular Germantown yarns because t...
Serape Navajo Blanket : Historic : Late Classic : JV 120 : 51" x 69" (4'3" x 5'9")
Serape
Serape Navajo Blanket : Historic : Late Classic : JV 120 : 51" x 69" (4'3" x 5'9")
$ 21,000.00
This exquisite Late Classic Serape represents the pinnacle of traditional Navajo weaving artistry, crafted during a period celebrated for its refined aesthetic sensibilities. The weaver skillfully combined raveled Bayeta with native wool colors, incorporating the warm glow of rabbit brush yellow alongside rich indigo and aniline dyes to create a...
Teec Nos Pos Antique Navajo Rug : PC 167 : 60" x 92" : (5' x 7'8")
$ 18,000.00
This exceptional Teec Nos Pos weaving from the 1930s—widely recognized as the golden era of this distinctive style—showcases the ornate complexity and refined oriental aesthetic that define the tradition. The composition features compelling hero twin imagery rendered in four-ply Germantown yarns, with vibrant aniline-dyed red accents that enlive...
Serape : Late Classic : Historic : GHT 1923 : 54″ x 71″ (4'6" x 5'11")
$ 18,000.00
This captivating Late Classic Serape from the 1880s honors Spiderwoman through its ingenious design, where negative space weaves together to form an intricate spider motif across the composition. The vibrant red ground beautifully frames the interplay of indigo blue, rich green, and cream tones, creating a dynamic visual rhythm that draws the ey...
Wide Ruins Navajo Rug : Historic Lippincott Era : GHT 2303 : 74" x 104" : (6'2" x 8'8")
Wide Ruins
Wide Ruins Navajo Rug : Historic Lippincott Era : GHT 2303 : 74" x 104" : (6'2" x 8'8")
$ 17,500.00
This Wide Ruins weaving originates from the Lippincott era (1938-1949), when Sallie Lippincott championed vegetal dyes among local weavers. The piece exemplifies the Wide Ruins tradition with its distinctive palette of soft pinks, mauves, and earth tones derived from plants, stones, and insects. The weaver skillfully blended these natural hues t...
Teec Nos Pos Antique Navajo Rug : PC 173 : 53" x 67" : (4'5" x 5'7")
$ 15,000.00
Appreciate the exquisite ornamentation of this Teec Nos Pos antique Navajo rug, a 53" x 67" weaving that exemplifies the region's reputation for elaborate, visually sophisticated textiles. Hand-carded, hand-spun, and hand-dyed Churro wool reveals the weaver's dedication to authentic materials and time-honored techniques. The Teec Nos Pos style i...
Teec Nos Pos Antique Navajo Rug : PC 165 : 45" x 94" : (3'9" x 7'10")
$ 15,000.00
Discover the ornate beauty of this Teec Nos Pos antique Navajo rug, a 45" x 94" weaving that showcases the distinctive aesthetic the Teec Nos Pos region became celebrated for. Hand-carded and hand-spun Lincoln wool demonstrates the weaver's commitment to quality materials and traditional techniques. What distinguishes Teec Nos Pos weavings is th...
Two Grey Hill Weaving : Historic : PC 129 : 46" x 65" : (3'10" x 5'5")
$ 15,000.00
This historic Two Grey Hills Storm Pattern Variant showcases the weaver's distinctive artistry through hand-carded and hand-spun Churro wool. The intricate white border, meticulously detailed throughout, serves as the weaver's personal signature—a mark of her mastery and creative pride. Featured in the prestigious Timeless Treasures of Two Grey ...
Red Mesa / Teec Nos Pos Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 214 : 54" x 74" (4'6" x 6'2")
Red Mesa
Red Mesa / Teec Nos Pos Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 214 : 54" x 74" (4'6" x 6'2")
$ 9,600.00
Prepare to be mesmerized by this historic Red Mesa/Teec Nos Pos Navajo weaving—a 54" x 74" masterpiece that proves contrast is everything. The signature Red Mesa style shines through with its bold interplay of light and dark colors, creating a visual drama that practically leaps off the surface. Vertical chevrons and radiating diamonds dance acr...
