Bigger is Better - and much more valuable!
Yes, size matters - a lot. Big rugs are rare which of course increases value. Past and present weavers typically weave small to medium size rugs. One reason is limited space. The larger the rug, the larger the loom. Many Navajo live in homes that have low ceilings and low square footage, which makes it nearly impossible for many weavers to take on large rugs.
Another reason weavers tend to weave smaller rugs is the amount of time it takes. Large rugs can take a year or more to complete. Weaver's payday typically comes when they sell their rug. Few can go a year or more without a paycheck. Which means fewer weavers then and now take on large rugs.
Below are historic, contemporary and Churro weavings.
Bigger is Better - Our Largest Rugs
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Yei Be Chei Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 2283-KS: 10'2″ x 5’9″
$ 15,000.00
All Yei and Yei Be Chei weavings are very special. Shown here we have a spectacular rug from the 1930-1940s. All the Yeis are holding rain chains Wonderful vintage rainbow colors. A "spirit" line is prominent in this piece, can you find it? This rug was woven using all hand-carded, hand-spun, and hand-dyed native wool. Style Yei / Yei...
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Teec Nos Pos Navajo Weaving : Historic : PC 88: 3'7"x 8'4"
$ 18,000.00 $ 24,000.00
Take a look at this beautiful Teec Nos Pos from the 1920s. Woven with Lincoln wool, hand carded, hand spun with aniline dyes. Subtle and wonderfully tight. Hero Twin imagery, with the great star design. Style Teec Nos Pos Weaver Unknown Navajo Date circa 1920s Size 43" x 100" (1.09M x 2.54M) Item # PC 88 Learn more about the Tee...
