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For the Navajos, weaving is an inherited occupation. Traditionally little girls learn it from their grandmothers who learned it from generations before.
The Marianito Family have been weaving for us for decades - since 1998 to be exact. The Marianito ladies - all Master Weavers, Kathy, Jalucie, Lucie, Jamie, Judy, Laverta Marianito and Julia and Elaine Upshaw have woven over 300 commissioned pieces of art just for our Exclusive Navajo Churro Collection. They have literally have won countless awards at the Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial and have had their weavings featured in museum exhibits, shows and catalogs.
While they are widely known for their Chief Blankets, as the below weavings reflect they weave many different designs much of which has a modern art twist.
Unlike most weavers, they push their own envelope and have taken on weaving with yarn made from Alpaca fleece and Bombyx Silk.
Kathy Marianto has an especially interesting family history. Kathy's great-great-grandmother Juanita was considered one of the finest blanket weavers in the 1870s and 1880s. Juanita’s husband, Manuelito, was one of the most prominent leaders of the Navajo people. It was Manuelito, Kathy’s great-great-grandfather, who was instrumental in negotiating the Navajos release from Fort Sumner and Bosque Redondo in 1868, returning to their homeland, the only displaced tribe allowed back on their true native soil.
Marianito Family Weavings
1st Phase Navajo Chief Blanket : Jalucie Marianito : Churro 1740 : 50" x 60" (4'2" x 5')
Chiefs Blankets
1st Phase Navajo Chief Blanket : Jalucie Marianito : Churro 1740 : 50" x 60" (4'2" x 5')
$ 7,500.00
Jalucie Marianito wove this amazing 1st Phase Chief blanket using Churro wool dyed with natural Indigo and cochineal. As a master weaver she has the experience and skill to create straight horizontal lines, and straight edges. Style Chief Blankets Weaver Jalucie Marianito Date 2023 Size 50" x 60" (4'2" x 5') Item # Churro 1740 ...
Crystal : Kathy Marianito : Churro 1768 : 24" x 28" (2' x 2'4")
$ 1,000.00 $ 1,500.00
Celebrate the artistry of Master Weaver Kathy Marianito with this exquisite Crystal rug—a 24" x 28" (2' x 2'4") gem that's so beautifully soft and delicate, it drapes perfectly over a chair! At 93 years young, Kathy continues to weave magic, and we couldn't be happier about it. Her credentials? Impressive! She's a multi-award winner from the Gal...
Manta Navajo Weaving : Jalucie Marianito : Churro 1764 : 52" x 60" (4'4" x 5')
Womans Manta
Manta Navajo Weaving : Jalucie Marianito : Churro 1764 : 52" x 60" (4'4" x 5')
$ 9,000.00
Woman's Manta woven by Master Weaver Jalucie Marianito. This gorgeous weaving would look lovely worn, as well as displayed on the wall or over furniture! Jalucie wove this piece with custom spun hand dyed Churro wool, with Cochineal, Indigo and walnut. Traditional Spider Woman crosses. Style Wearables: Manta, Serape, Child Weaver Jaluci...
1st Phase Chief Blanket : Jamie Marianito : Churro 1763 : 64" x 70" (5'4" x 5'10")
Chiefs Blankets
1st Phase Chief Blanket : Jamie Marianito : Churro 1763 : 64" x 70" (5'4" x 5'10")
$ 6,000.00
Behold a masterpiece from the legendary Marianito weaving dynasty! This stunning 1st Phase Chief Blanket by master weaver Jamie Marianito showcases the family's extraordinary gift for creating exceptional blankets. At 5'4" x 5'10", this handwoven treasure features traditional blanket weave construction in 100% hand-dyed, custom-spun Churro wool ...
1st Phase Navajo Chief Blanket : Judy Marianito : Churro 1748 : 36" x 55" (4'7" x 3')
Chief Blankets
1st Phase Navajo Chief Blanket : Judy Marianito : Churro 1748 : 36" x 55" (4'7" x 3')
$ 5,250.00
Honor weaving heritage with this authentic 1st Phase Chief Blanket by master weaver Judy Marianito! At 3' x 4'7", this handwoven masterpiece captures the essence of where Navajo weaving began. Judy has crafted a true blanket weave with authentic handling, featuring striking narrow indigo blue stripes punctuated by bold dark brown bands and cream...
1st Phase Chief Blanket : Lucie Marianito : Churro 1756 : 47" x 62" (3'11" x 5'2")
Chief Blanket
1st Phase Chief Blanket : Lucie Marianito : Churro 1756 : 47" x 62" (3'11" x 5'2")
$ 6,000.00
Own a piece of weaving royalty! This celebrated 1st Phase Chief Blanket by legendary master weaver Lucie Marianito is a gateway to Navajo textile heritage. Spanning 3'11" x 5'2", this award-winning handwoven masterpiece embodies the foundational designs that sparked a weaving revolution. Woven from 100% pure Churro wool in iconic indigo and natu...
Manta : Navajo Weaving : Jamie Marianito : Churro 487 : 44" x 62" (3'8" x 5'2")
$ 7,500.00
This Manta was created by Jamie Marianito in 2002 and is an incredibly beautiful weaving. Cochineal and Indigo, natural dyes. This particular piece was featured in the stunning 2006 exhibit at the Desert Caballeros Museum in Wickenburg, "THE NEXT PHASE Navajo Weaving in the 21st Century from the Getzwiller Collection". Style All Natural Dyes...
Childs Blanket : Silk : Navajo Weaving : Jamie Marianito : Churro 575 : 26" x 42" (2'2" x 3'6")
Childs Blanket
Childs Blanket : Silk : Navajo Weaving : Jamie Marianito : Churro 575 : 26" x 42" (2'2" x 3'6")
$ 6,500.00
Childs Blanket by Master Weaver Jamie Marianito. This Child's Blanket was featured in the 2006 "The Next Phase : Navajo Weaving in the 21st Century from the Getzwiller Collection Exhibit at the Desert Caballeros Museum in Wickenburg. 100% Bombyx Silk. The colors in this piece were attained with all natural dyes. Indigo for blue, Rose Madder fo...
Manta Navajo Weaving : Jalucie Marianito : Churro 1717 : 36" x 44" (3' x 3'8") : Award Winner
Serape
Manta Navajo Weaving : Jalucie Marianito : Churro 1717 : 36" x 44" (3' x 3'8") : Award Winner
$ 4,500.00
One piece, infinite possibilities! This celebrated Manta Navajo Weaving by master weaver Jalucie Marianito is your new favorite multi-tasker. At 3' x 3'8", this handwoven beauty works as a dramatic furniture drape, or a captivating wall installation. Crafted from 100% custom-spun, hand-dyed Churro wool with award-winning artistry commanding att...
Childs Blanket Navajo Weaving : Jalucie Marianito : Churro 1707 : 36" x 51" (3' x 4'3") : Award Winner!
Childs Blanket
Childs Blanket Navajo Weaving : Jalucie Marianito : Churro 1707 : 36" x 51" (3' x 4'3") : Award Winner!
$ 2,700.00
Delight in authentic textile artistry with this prize-winning Child's Blanket by celebrated weaver Jalucie Marianito! At 3' x 4'3", this handwoven gem features timeless Chinle design elements crafted from 100% custom-spun, hand-dyed Churro wool in warm naturals, deep indigo, and striking cochineal accents. The sumptuous blanket weave offers irre...
Serape : Navajo Weaving : Jalucie Marianito : Churro 681 : 46" x 72" (3'11" x 6')
Serape
Serape : Navajo Weaving : Jalucie Marianito : Churro 681 : 46" x 72" (3'11" x 6')
$ 10,000.00
This beautiful piece of art was created by Jalucie Marianito in 2005 and is handsome weaving. The deep brick red is stunning and the zig-zag and ribbon design work is spectacular. A Classic Navajo Serape Navajo Design. Also super unusual to have all Natural Dyes : Cochineal red and Indigo blue. It's been hidden in the vault all these years -...
Navajo Shawl : Julia Upshaw : Churro 1652 : 16" x 69" (2'4" x 5'9")
$ 5,200.00
Wrap yourself in artistry with this exquisite Navajo Shawl by master weaver Julia Upshaw! Measuring 2'4" x 5'9", this handwoven treasure features perfectly proportioned dimensions ideal for draping elegantly over your shoulders. Crafted from finely spun, hand-dyed Churro wool with blanket-weight construction, it's as versatile as it is beautiful...
2 in 1 Navajo Rug: Kathy Marianito : Churro 1604 : 29" x 58" (2'5" x 4'10") : Award Winner
Optical
2 in 1 Navajo Rug: Kathy Marianito : Churro 1604 : 29" x 58" (2'5" x 4'10") : Award Winner
$ 4,500.00
Experience the brilliance of an unstoppable artist! This exceptional 2 in 1 Navajo Rug by 92-year-old master weaver Kathy Marianito shatters expectations about what's possible at any age. Spanning 2'5" x 4'10", this award-winning masterpiece reveals Kathy's fearless creative reinvention—she's elevated her iconic design to breathtaking new height...
Poncho : Navajo Weaving : Julia Upshaw : Churro 1529 : 78" x 57" (6'6" x 4'9") : Award Winner!
Serape
Poncho : Navajo Weaving : Julia Upshaw : Churro 1529 : 78" x 57" (6'6" x 4'9") : Award Winner!
$ 15,000.00
Master weaver Julia Upshaw has woven a poncho serape. Wearable art at its finest. This poncho was woven with Churro wool and dyed with vegetal Indigo and cochineal . Historic Poncho Serapes are one of the rarest blankets to find and one of the most valuable. This weaving is featured in our "Master Weavings of the Navajo Churro Collection" Ex...
Serape Navajo Weaving : Laverta Marianito : Churro 425 : 62″ x 73″ (5'2" x 6'1") : Award Winner!
Serape
Serape Navajo Weaving : Laverta Marianito : Churro 425 : 62″ x 73″ (5'2" x 6'1") : Award Winner!
$ 11,250.00
As we've mentioned before about Chief Blankets, not all people come in the same size. When folded in down and wrapped around you, it would keep you extra warm an cozy! This beautiful piece of art was created by Laverta Marianito in 2004 and is handsome beyond words. The deep brick red is stunning and the zig-zag and ribbon design work is specta...
Serape : Kathy Marianito : Churro 1471 : 69″ x 67″ (5'9" x 5'7")
$ 6,500.00
Discover a dream made tangible! This extraordinary Serape by master weaver Kathy Marianito is a treasure from the exclusive Churro Collection. At 5'9" x 5'7", this handwoven marvel surprised everyone with its generous proportions. Kathy drew inspiration from a dream rooted in her mother's and grandmother's weaving legacy, creating something uniq...
Manta : Navajo Weaving : Jalucie Marianito : Churro 463 : 45" X 61" (3'9" x 5'1")
Womans Manta
Manta : Navajo Weaving : Jalucie Marianito : Churro 463 : 45" X 61" (3'9" x 5'1")
$ 7,500.00
This is one of her masterpieces. This woman's manta was featured in the 2006 "The Next Phase : Navajo Weaving in the 21st Century from the Getzwiller Collection Exhibit at the Desert Caballeros Museum in Wickenburg. Woven with native Churro wool, Jalucie used all natural dyes to achieve the coloring in this piece. Indigo blue, cochineal red, an...