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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 : 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...
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...
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
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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...
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...