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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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American Indian Crystal Pictorial Rug Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 2233 : 49" x 77"
Crystal

American Indian Crystal Pictorial Rug Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 2233 : 49" x 77"
$ 7,600.00
Extremely well woven with Lincoln wool. Pictorial designs exemplifying multiple images of the Hero Twins ascending from the underworld. Extremely well woven. Important to the Navajo emergence story are the Hero Twins - Monster Slayer who represents protective, impulsiveness and aggressive behavior, and Born of Water - representative of care,...
Beclabito Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 94 : 48″ x 77″
$ 5,700.00
Woven in the Teec Nos Pos - Beclabito area of the Navajo nation, this is one of the 1st rugs that Steve and Gail collected. Hand carded, hand spun, native wool, extremely tightly woven, some natural dyes. It is woven so tightly that it could almost stand up on its own. Style Teec Nos Pos Weaver Unknown Navajo Date circa 1950s S...

Bistie Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 2311 : 34.5" x 55"
$ 3,800.00
This Bistie Navajo rug has hand carded, hand spun native wool. Identified by curvilinear geometric designs Bisties are considered by some the most complex design. The floral design is reminiscent of the Dogwood flower with 4 petals. Natural wool colors with some over dyed black. Nice wool and tightly woven. Very good condition. Style Bis...

Bistie Navajo Weaving : Historic : PC 101 : 54" x 78"
$ 15,000.00
Bistie Style Navajo rug attributed to Mary Henderson who wove in the Two Grey Hills area. It is a great example of another style of Navajo weaving incorporating the Two Grey Hills color pallet. Hand carded, hand spun native wool. Aniline dyed black This weaving was part of the Timeless Treasures of Two Grey Hills Exhibit and catalog, page 2...

Chee Dodge - Crystal Pictorial Navajo Rug : Historic : PC 276 : 48" x 75"
$ 8,000.00
This pristine Hero Twin Pictorial is vibrant and unusual. Attached with a lead seal is the original certificate of authenticity. This paper tag was attached to all Navajo rugs beginning in 1937. It stated for the consumer that the product was a Navajo all-wool woven fabrics and was used by the government as a certificate of genuineness. We...

Child's Blanket Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 1967 : 33″ x 50″
$ 10,000.00
Child's blanket, late Classic / early Transitional period. The colors in this piece are vibrant red, yellow, indigo, purple, and turquoise! Style Wearables: Manta, Serape, Child Weaver Unknown Navajo Date circa 1880 Size 33″ x 50″ (2'9" x 4'2") Item # GHT 1967 Learn more about wearable weavings Contact us for more information...

Crystal / Storm Pattern American Indian Rug : Vintage : GHT 2046 : 47″ x 62″
$ 4,000.00
JB Moore Crystal Storm Navajo rug. The tight weave, the clean and crisp lines are all qualities of this exceptional piece. Striking design - modern art flair. Style Crystal Weaver Unknown Navajo Date circa 1920 Size 47″ x 62″ (3'11" x 5'2") Item # GHT 2046 Learn more about Crystal Style weavings Contact us for more information,...

Crystal / Storm Pattern Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 1011 : 42" x 62"
$ 2,250.00
Great Crystal / Storm with Hero Twins. Hand spun, hand carded ; native Wool; all natural wool colors with aniline red. Style Crystal/Storm Weaver Unknown Navajo Circa 1940's Size 3'6" x 5'2" Item # GHT 1011 Learn more about Crystal Style weavings Learn more about the Storm Pattern style of weaving Contact us for more info...

Crystal American Indian Rug : Historic : GHT 2090 : 40″ x 62″
$ 3,500.00
Crystal, very finely woven. The bright red is perfectly complemented by the dark brown, cream and gray zig-zags, all of which are framed by a gorgeous naturally variegated gray/light tan background. Style Crystal Weaver Unknown Navajo Date circa 1920-1930 Size 40″ x 62″ (3'4" x 5'2") Item # GHT 2090 Learn more about Crystal Style w...

Crystal JB Moore Plate XXX Variant : Historic : GHT 2098 : 91″ x 67″
$ 12,000.00
The artisan behind this beautiful piece must have liked the impression given by JB Moore's plate XXX, as they took the dramatic design elements and adapted them to create this impressive work of art. The colors in this piece work so well together. The lovely bright red lights the fire on this piece and enables the lovely browns tow glow instea...
Crystal Navajo Rug : Historic : GHT 2262 : 52" x 89"
$ 9,500.00
Old Style Crystal Navajo Rug from the 1920s. Wonderful repeating pattern with spent arrows. The four sided border was encouraged by Navajo traders as a design choice to be marketed to the eastern market. Hand carded, hand spun and hand dyed with aniline red dye. This Navajo rug was woven with Lincoln Wool. Style Teec Nos Pos Weaver Unk...

Crystal Navajo Rug : Historic : GHT 2265 : 47″ x 64″
$ 4,000.00
This Navajo weaving is hand carded, hand spun native wool with aniline dyed red. Beautiful natural grey wool color. It would be a great addition to your floor or large wall space with its bold pattern. Style Crystal Weaver Unknown Navajo Date circa 1930s Size 47″ x 64″ (3'11" x 5'4") Item # GHT 2265 Learn more about Crystal Styl...

Crystal Navajo Rug : Historic : GHT 2313 : 56.5" x 79"
$ 5,250.00
Old Time Crystal, 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" Item # GHT 2313 Learn more about Crystal Style weavings Contact us for more information, pricing or to order – steve@navajorug.com or 520-455-5020 -- We will be...

Crystal Navajo Rug Weaving : Historic : GHT 2255 : 38″ x 54″
$ 3,000.00
This lovely weaving is from the 1920 and has a unique Arts & Crafts style. The change up of the red coloring is original to the piece and woven this way intentionally. We can only guess at the reasons. It may have been an intentional change so as the weaving would not be perfect. Woven with hand carded, hand dyed Lincoln wool. Styl...
Crystal Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 2193 : 50" x 81"
$ 7,600.00
This gorgeous weaving is a Transitional possibly woven in the Two Grey Hills or Crystal area, but definitely was woven by a gifted artist using native, natural colored Churro wool. The dark designs were woven using lovely variations of dark brown and black wool, while the amazing background was woven using lighter brown and gray wool. This wea...

Crystal Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 549 : 53" x 80"
$ 4,600.00
There is a primal beauty found in the early Crystal weavings. The simplistic designs and patterns are so skillfully woven. In this piece we have a stunning background of native natural variegated wool which had been hand-spun. The cream field features many "lazy lines" or section lines which would have helped the piece "hinge" or lay better. ...

Crystal Optical Navajo Rug Weaving : Historic : PC 45 : 40" x 65"
$ 4,800.00
This is a favorite from our personal collection! Woven in the 1900s this unusual Crystal-style Optical piece has a beautiful hand-carded, hand-spun Merino wool natural light brown "background" of four hooks. A central band showcases the weaving comb/fork used by Navajo weavers in black and red. One of the most challenging aspects when weaving...

Double Saddle Blanket : Historic Navajo Weaving : PC 250 : 30″ x 61.5″
$ 5,800.00
Beautiful antique Navajo weaving was woven with Lincoln wool using aniline dyes, featuring red, orange, brown and grey floating diamond motif, making a very dramatic statement. Possibly from the Teec Nos Pos area/ Chinle area. This weaving was part of an Exhibition showing at the Tucson Desert Art Museum January 4 2017 to April 30 2017. Please ...
Ganado - Klagetoh Large Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 2200 : 59″ x 96″ : 4'11" x 8'
Klagetoh

Ganado - Klagetoh Large Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 2200 : 59″ x 96″ : 4'11" x 8'
$ 7,200.00
Masterfully woven with Lincoln wool, this weaving says so much without a lot of noise. The red pulls you in and the design dazzles you with its beauty. Measuring 5' x 8' this piece would make a bold statement in your home or office! Style Ganado - Klagetoh Weaver Unknown Navajo Date Circa 1920s Size 59″ x 96″ (1.4914M x2.43M) Item #...
Ganado - Klagetoh Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 763 : 58″x 83″
$ 10,000.00
This is an excellent example of a Ganado - Klagatoh regional weaving. All hand-carded, hand-spun, and hand-dyed native wool. It's very tightly woven. Style Ganado - Klagetoh Weaver Unknown Navajo Date Circa 1920 Size 58″ x 83″ (1.47M x 2.11M) Item # GHT 763 Learn more about the Ganado - Klagetoh style of weaving Contact us fo...

Ganado - Klagetoh Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 995 : 54″ x 89″
$ 6,250.00
Klagetoh with beautifully variegated wool. Stunning piece. Tightly woven using hand-carded, hand-spun, and hand-dyed native wool. Style Klagetoh Weaver Unknown Navajo Date circa 1920s Size 54″ x 89″ (4'6" x 7'5") Item # GHT 995 Learn more about the Ganado - Klagetoh style of weaving Contact us for more information, pricing ...

Germantown Optical Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 2203 : 49 1/2″ x 68″
$ 21,500.00
Germantown yarn (from Germantown Pennsylvania) 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 they liked working with the va...

Historic Navajo Serape with Spider Woman Hole: PC 258 : 57″ x 75.5″ - call for pricing
This extremely rare serape blanket was woven with 3 ply Saxony. And even more remarkable it comes with a Spiderwoman hole in its center. This particular natural dyed palette of colors was only available at Bosque Redondo and Fort Wingate during this time frame. This Serape has Indigo dyed warp, like this textile has, was only made availa...

HOLD - Yei Gallegos Dancer : Historic Navajo Weaving : GHT 2301 : 41″ x 60″
This Navajo weaving features a Gallegos dancer. Holding a gourd rattle on one hand and a spruce twig in the other. The conical nose is a breathing tube shaped from the neck of a gourd. He also has a fancy concho belt where his fox belt is attached. Sacred corn plants encircle this special dancer. Style Yei / Yei Be Chei Weaver Unknow...

JB Moore Crystal Plate VIII Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 569 : 53" x 78"
$ 9,200.00
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 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 – steve@navajor...

JB Moore Navajo Rug : Historic : PC 104 : 51″ x 78″
$ 15,000.00
Antique Crystal/ JB Moore Navajo Rug for sale. JB Moore and other Traders on the reservation were responsible for helping to define regional styles of weaving. JB Moore printed a catalog in 1903 and 1911 of rugs in which people back East could purchase. Over the years, those designs influenced weavers to create weavings using elements of the d...

JB Moore Navajo Weaving : Historic : PC 116 : 56″ x 96″
$ 15,000.00
JB Moore's Crystal Trading Post can be attributed to many beautiful Navajo weaving designs. When you look through the JB Moore Navajo Weaving catalogs that he published in 1903 and 1911 you can see bits and pieces of several design elements which have been incorporated into this incredible work of art. Hand carded, hand spun, and hand dyed, t...