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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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HOLD - Late Classic Blanket : Historic Navajo Weaving : PC 202 : 31″ x 52″ (2'7" x 4'4")
Saddle Blanket
HOLD - Late Classic Blanket : Historic Navajo Weaving : PC 202 : 31″ x 52″ (2'7" x 4'4")
This exceptional Late Classic Navajo blanket showcases the masterful craftsmanship of its weaver, who skillfully combined premium materials including indigo blue, green raveled bayetta, and hand-carded Merino wool with natural dyes. The piece features striking dark Cochineal bands framing the central design, while recarded American flannel and...
Navajo Saddle Blanket -Single : Historic : PC 207 : 33" x 29" : (2'9" x 2'5")
Saddle Blanket
Navajo Saddle Blanket -Single : Historic : PC 207 : 33" x 29" : (2'9" x 2'5")
$ 8,000.00
Get ready to turn heads with this antique Navajo saddle blanket—a 33" x 29" Eye Dazzler that proves transitional designs are anything but boring. Woven in rich indigo blue merino wool, this historic piece practically vibrates with visual energy. The Eye Dazzler pattern creates an almost hypnotic effect that draws the eye inward, making it imposs...
Double Navajo Saddle Blanket : Antique : JV 102 : 32" x 56" : (2'8" x 4'8")
Saddle Blanket
Double Navajo Saddle Blanket : Antique : JV 102 : 32" x 56" : (2'8" x 4'8")
$ 4,500.00
This antique double saddle blanket represents a remarkable piece of Western heritage, meticulously woven from hand-carded and hand-spun native wool with striking natural variegation. The blanket's distinctive "I Heart Texas" design features a charming heart border alongside the initials JW and TX, suggesting it was commissioned for someone of si...
Single Saddle Blanket : Historic Navajo Weaving : PC 286 : 24″ x 31″ : (2' x 2'7")
Saddle Blanket
Single Saddle Blanket : Historic Navajo Weaving : PC 286 : 24″ x 31″ : (2' x 2'7")
$ 4,500.00
Appreciate the remarkable skill behind this historic Navajo single saddle blanket, a 24" x 31" weaving that showcases exceptional technical mastery. Crafted from native wool, this piece likely served as a decorative saddle throw—a covering placed atop rather than beneath the saddle. What makes this blanket truly special is its extraordinarily ch...
Navajo Single Saddle Blanket : Antique : JV 103 : 28.5" x 31.5" : (2'4.5" x 2'7.5")
Saddle Blanket
Navajo Single Saddle Blanket : Antique : JV 103 : 28.5" x 31.5" : (2'4.5" x 2'7.5")
$ 2,500.00
Own a piece of Navajo weaving history with this captivating single saddle blanket, crafted from premium hand-carded and hand-spun native wool. What makes this antique truly exceptional is its mysterious "mc squared" inscription—woven letters that spark intrigue about its original owner. Was it commissioned for someone with initials W.C.S., M.C.S...
