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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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Two Grey Hills Bistie Navajo Rug : Historic : PC 103 : 49" x 122" (4'1" x 10'2")
Two Grey Hills
Two Grey Hills Bistie Navajo Rug : Historic : PC 103 : 49" x 122" (4'1" x 10'2")
$ 45,000.00
Two Grey Hills area Bistie runner. This is the only Bistie rug Steve has seen in a runner size. Native wool, likely Churro. Hand carded, hand spun. Extremely well woven by a Master Weaver. This weaving was part of the Timeless Treasures of Two Grey Hills Exhibit and catalog, page 25. Style Two Grey Hills Bistie Weaver Unknown Circa 19...
Bistie Navajo Weaving : Historic : PC 102 : 55" x 92" (4'7" x 7'8")
$ 36,000.00
Bistie Navajo rug woven using hand carded, hand spun and hand dyed Native wool. Tightly woven, curvilinear designs, eagle tail design. The red and yellow are aniline dyed. Style Bistie Weaver Unknown Date circa 1930's Size 55" x 92" Item # PC 102 Learn more about Crystal Style weavings Contact us for more information, prici...
Bistie / Burnham Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 40 : 60" x 106" (5' x 8'7")
$ 34,000.00
Vintage 1920s Bistie style Navajo weaving in gorgeous browns, orange, white and unexpected purple accents. It's in excellent condition! Woven with hand carded, hand spun, hand dyed native wool. Aniline dyes and native wool colors. Bistie translates to Badlands by the Navajo. This design was recently recognized as its own distinctive style. It'...
Bistie Navajo Weaving : Historic : PC 101 : 54" x 78" : (4'6" x 6'6")
$ 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...