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 ...
Serape Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 778 : 54″ x 76″ (4'6" x 6'4")
$ 48,000.00
Exquisite serape featuring Merino wool, red background is 3 ply raveled American Flannel and Bayeta cloth. Natural dyed Indigo blue with plied yellow and orange. Greens may be plied or home spun natural dyed with rabbit brush yellow and then dipped in an Indigo blue bath. Colors are Indigo blue with plied yellow-green-orange-brown The art of p...
Germantown Optical Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 2203 : 49 1/2″ x 68″ (4'1.5" x 5'8")
Germantown
Germantown Optical Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 2203 : 49 1/2″ x 68″ (4'1.5" x 5'8")
$ 33,000.00
Germantown Navajo Rug. Germantown yarn (from Germantown Pennsylvania area) 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 t...
Serape Navajo Blanket : Historic : Late Classic : JV 120 : 51" x 69" (4'3" x 5'9")
Serape
Serape Navajo Blanket : Historic : Late Classic : JV 120 : 51" x 69" (4'3" x 5'9")
$ 21,000.00
Serape Navajo Blanket, circa Late Classic period. Native wool colors. Woven with raveled Bayeta and native wool colors. Rabbit brush yellow, Indigo and aniline dyes. Perfect Condition. Style Wearables: Manta, Serape, Child Weaver Unknown Navajo Date circa 1875-85 Size 51" x 69" (4'3" x 5'9") Item # JV 120 Learn more about th...
Late Classic Serape : Historic Navajo Textile : PC 67 : 55" X 75" (4'7" x 6'3")
$ 20,000.00
avajo Late Classic Serape for sale. Red raveled American flannel with three colors of handspun blue and green, rabbitbrush yellow and natural white and some Bayeta, Merino wool. This beautiful blanket reflects Hispanic design influence. This Serape, very finely woven is wonderful addition to any collection. Style Wearables: Manta, Serap...
Serape : Late Classic : Historic : GHT 1923 : 54″ x 71″ (4'6" x 5'11")
$ 18,000.00
Serape Navajo Blanket. Late Classic blanket from the 1880s. The bright red background showcases the indigo blue, green and cream. The negative space creates a spider design overall as a tribute to Spiderwoman. It's a fascinating piece of art! This piece was brought to life with Merino wool and is very finely woven. This beautiful piece was...
Late Classic Navajo Dress Panel : Biil : Historic : PC 127 : 32" x 50" : (2'8" x 4'2")
Dress Panel
Late Classic Navajo Dress Panel : Biil : Historic : PC 127 : 32" x 50" : (2'8" x 4'2")
$ 10,500.00
Single Navajo Biil dress panel. After the Late Classic period. Hubbell Era. Hand spun Indigo Blue, Aniline Red, 4-ply yarn. Navajo two paneled dress known as a Biil was fastened at the shoulders, utilized slits for the arms and head and was cinched at the waist. The dress is sometimes referred to as a “rug dress.” A Biil was standard c...
Rio Grande Style Navajo Weaving : Historic : PC 252 : 47.5" x 84" (3'11.5" x 7")
$ 10,500.00
Rio Grande style Navajo blanket has hand spun wool and variegated dyes. It is likely this weaving was for a Hispanic household, this Navajo weaver intentionally variegated her dyes to simulate Rio Grande dye techniques, which offered dimension not typically seen in Navajo weaving in that time frame. This weaving was part of an Exhibition showing...
Germantown Serape Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 783 : 57" x 74" : (4'9" x 6'2")
Germantown
Germantown Serape Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 783 : 57" x 74" : (4'9" x 6'2")
$ 8,500.00
Likely woven in the 1900's on an outdoors upright loom, this gorgeous Germantown serape was tightly woven. 4-ply Germantown yarns were used to create this intense piece of woven art. One can see the Hispanic and Navajo influence in the piece. This beautiful piece was featured in the Navajo Textiles as Modern Art exhibit held at Nizhoni Ranch Gal...
Maximillian Saltillo Serape : Historic Textile : PC 264 : 46" x 88" : (3'10" x 7'5")
Saltillo
Maximillian Saltillo Serape : Historic Textile : PC 264 : 46" x 88" : (3'10" x 7'5")
$ 7,500.00
Maximillian Saltillo Serape. Merino wool with cotton warp. Natural and aniline dyes. Silk screened in Europe. Saltillo serapes were worn by wealthy gentlemen, landowners and horsemen who took pride in their pure Spanish descent. Woven of cotton and wool in two panels with distinctive design structures, a serape required as much as two years ...