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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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Bistie Double Saddle Blanket : Historic : GHT 2308 : 30" x 50"
$ 3,200.00
This Bistie Navajo Saddle blanket is hand carded, hand spun with thick native wool. Natural Two Grey Hills colored wool and Aniline dyed black. Very good condition. Beautiful design complete with Valero Stars. Would be great on a floor or an addition to a saddle blanket collection. Style Bistie Navajo rug Weaver Unknown Date circa 19...

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 100 : 67" x 100"
$ 18,000.00
This Bistie Navajo rug was woven using hand carded, hand spun Native wool. Style Bistie Weaver Unknown Navajo Date circa 1930 Size 67" x 100" Item # PC 100 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 glad to help you! A unique ...

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...

Bistie Navajo Weaving : Historic : PC 102 : 55" x 92"
$ 47,000.00
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...
Optical-Bistie Navajo Rug : Historic : GHT 252 : 44" x 55"
$ 6,000.00
Optical Navajo design. Hand-carded, hand-spun, hand-dyed with Lincoln wool. Likely was woven in the Bistie Area due to the over dyed grey which was a common practice in the area. This weaving was part of an Exhibition showing at the Tucson Desert Art Museum January 4 2017 to April 30 2017. Please look at the Dazzled Eye catalog on page 24 to ...

SOLD Bistie Double Saddle Blanket Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 2259 : 43" x 58"
Rare Bistie Style Double Saddle Blanket with some natural dyes. From the personal Getzwiller Collection. Hand-carded, hand-spun, hand-dyed wool. Bistie translates to Badlands by the Navajo. This design was recently recognized as its own distinctive style. It's characterized as having a strong central pattern and multiple borders. We often see...

Two Grey Hills Bistie Navajo Rug : Historic : PC 103 : 49" x 122"
$ 36,000.00
Two Grey Hills area Bistie runner. This is the only Bistie rug Steve has seen in athe 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 Cir...

Two Grey Hills Bistie Navajo Rug : Historic : PC 120 : 6'2" x 10'7"
$ 65,000.00
This Two Grey Hills weaving was woven using hand carded, hand spun, natural colored native wool, possibly Churro. It has a most unusual positive/negative pattern that incorporates Bistie design elements. Extremely well woven by a Master Weaver. Attributed to Bessie Shorty or daughter Alice Henry This weaving was part of the Timeless Treasure...