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")
Serape
Historic Navajo Serape with Spider Woman Hole: PC 258 : 57″ x 75.5″ (4'9" x 5'11.5")
$ 85,000.00
This extremely rare serape blanket was woven with Saxony. And even more remarkable it comes with a Spiderwoman hole in its center. This Serape has Indigo dyed warp, like this textile has, was only made available at Bosque Redondo and Fort Wingate to a limited number of Navajo weavers who were incarcerated for the purpose of weaving for the ...
HOLD - Antique Navajo Rug: 4 in 1 Teec Nos Pos Pictorial : GHT 187 : 64" x 90" : (5'4" x 7'6")
Teec Nos Pos
HOLD - Antique Navajo Rug: 4 in 1 Teec Nos Pos Pictorial : GHT 187 : 64" x 90" : (5'4" x 7'6")
$ 12,000.00
Four Corners Navajo Rug. Steve has cherished this one for a very long time. In the 4 in 1 Navajo rug each panel is woven with a specific style. Two panels are Pictorials, one panel is a Red Mesa and the final panel is a Teec Nos Pos. This is a truly fine example of many styles coming together to create one impressive rug. The Graden Mercant...
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
Red Mesa Style rugs can be identified by the contrasting light and dark colors, vertical chevrons and radiating diamonds. This Navajo weaving has a unique design using hand carded, hand spun, hand dyed Merino wool with some aniline dyes. Style Red Mesa / Teec Nos Pos Weaver Unknown Navajo Date Circa 1930s Size 54" x 74" (4'6" x 6'2") ...
Double Saddle Blanket : Historic Navajo Weaving : GHT 773 : 33" x 51" : (2'9" x 4'2")
Saddle Blanket
Double Saddle Blanket : Historic Navajo Weaving : GHT 773 : 33" x 51" : (2'9" x 4'2")
$ 3,100.00
Double Navajo Saddle Blanket. This custom double saddle blanket is woven with hand carded, hand spun native wool with the white and blue is mohair wool. Look closely for the green in the corners. The initial RKJ was woven into the weaving. Likely woven for a rancher or family member. The initials make this piece unique - a piece of history...