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John Bradford Moore
JB Moore was a trader who established a trading post at Crystal, New Mexico at the western end of the Narbona Pass. His mission was to buy anything and everything the Navajo had to sell and to sell the Navajo everything they needed.
Around the turn of the century there was great demand for oriental rugs. Moore understood what the market in the eastern United States would value. During the winter months, Moore employed Navajo weavers to make rugs. He ensured that the wool and the weaving was good quality and created his own designs with oriental elements. He quickly gaining a reputation as a source of good quality rugs.
Moore's business flourished, and in 1903 and in 1911 he published mail-order catalogs, drawing business from across the United States. In his 1903 catalog, Moore made much of the authenticity of his products. The catalog included photographs of the interior and exterior of the trading post and the land around it, and of Navajo people, outdoor looms and hogans. He said: "While this booklet makes no claim of being a pioneer in its field, I think it may claim to be the first of its kind published and distributed from the very center of the Navajo Indian Reservation, by an Indian trader living among and dealing directly with the Indians who makes the goods which it illustrates and describes."
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JB Moore Crystal Plate VIII Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 569 : 53" x 78" : (4'5" x 6'6")
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JB Moore Crystal Plate VIII Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 569 : 53" x 78" : (4'5" x 6'6")
$ 22,500.00
This distinguished JB Moore Crystal weaving draws its design inspiration from Plate VIII of the iconic 1911 catalog, executed with hand-spun and hand-carded native wool enhanced by rich aniline dyes and deep indigo. The weaver's skillful interpretation of this published pattern demonstrates the artistry involved in translating design plates into...
Crystal JB Moore Plate XXI Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 2121 : 116″ x 58″ (9'8" x 4'10")
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Crystal JB Moore Plate XXI Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 2121 : 116″ x 58″ (9'8" x 4'10")
$ 12,500.00
This historic Crystal JB Moore rug is a 116" x 58" weaving based on Plate XXI, featuring hand-spun and hand-carded native wool with remarkable brown variegation and hand-dyed aniline red. The tight, precise weaving demonstrates exceptional craftsmanship. A significant textile that honors the JB Moore tradition while celebrating individual artist...
JB Moore- Crystal Navajo Rug : Historic : PC 105 : 62″ x 94″ : (5'2" x 7'10")
$ 15,000.00
Appreciate the sophisticated artistry of this historic JB Moore-Crystal Navajo rug, a substantial 62" x 94" weaving that demonstrates masterful engagement with design catalog inspiration. The weaver created this piece using hand-carded and hand-spun native wool combined with aniline dyes, showcasing commitment to quality materials and vibrant ...
JB Moore Crystal Navajo Weaving : Historic : PC 111 : 62" x 90" (5'2" x 7'6")
$ 15,500.00
JB Moore Crystal Navajo Rug. JB Moore's Crystal Trading Post can be attributed to many beautiful Navajo weaving designs. When you look through the JB Moore Navajo Weaving catalogs that he published in 1903 and 1911 you can see bits and pieces of several design elements which have been incorporated into this incredible work of art. Created us...
JB Moore/Crystal Navajo Weaving : Historic : PC 110 : 64″ x 96″ : (5'4" x 8'2")
JB Moore
JB Moore/Crystal Navajo Weaving : Historic : PC 110 : 64″ x 96″ : (5'4" x 8'2")
$ 15,000.00
This historic JB Moore/Crystal rug is a 64" x 96" weaving created from hand-carded and hand-spun native wool. It features multiple Spider Woman crosses—sacred Navajo symbols—combined with an all-natural Crystal palette and hints of JB Moore Plate IV styling. A significant textile that honors spiritual tradition, design heritage, and authentic cr...
JB Moore Navajo Rug : Historic : PC 104 : 51″ x 78″ : (4'3" x 6'6")
$ 15,000.00
This antique Crystal/JB Moore rug is a 51" x 78" weaving that incorporates design elements from JB Moore's 1903 and 1911 catalogs, including references to Plates II, V, VII, and VIII, plus Valero Stars. The weaver skillfully integrated multiple catalog designs while adding her own creative vision. A significant textile that honors design heritag...
JB Moore Crystal Plate XXIII Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 1052 : 58" x 108" (4'10″ x 9′)
JB Moore
JB Moore Crystal Plate XXIII Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 1052 : 58" x 108" (4'10″ x 9′)
$ 18,000.00
This stunning JB Moore Crystal weaving, dating to circa 1915-1920s, showcases the creative vision of a master artisan who drew inspiration from Plate XXIII in the legendary 1911 JB Moore catalog. Rather than simply reproducing the original design, this gifted weaver personalized the composition by introducing beautifully interwoven X motifs in e...