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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
SOLD : 1st Phase Chief Blanket : Jamie Marianito : Churro 1763 : 64" x 70" (5'4" x 5'10")
Chiefs Blankets
SOLD : 1st Phase Chief Blanket : Jamie Marianito : Churro 1763 : 64" x 70" (5'4" x 5'10")
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')
$ 5,500.00
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")
$ 8,000.00
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")
Woman's Manta
Manta : Navajo Weaving : Jamie Marianito : Churro 487 : 44" x 62" (3'8" x 5'2")
$ 7,500.00
Jamie Marianito's 2002 creation is pure weaving poetry! This gorgeous manta captivates with its interplay of cochineal and indigo—both time-honored natural dyes that bring warmth and depth to every thread. Crafted from native Churro wool, this piece earned its place in the prestigious This weaving was also part of the "The Next Phase", Desert Ca...
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
A stunning child's blanket handwoven by acclaimed Master Weaver Jamie Marianito using 100% Bombyx silk. This exceptional piece showcases the artist's mastery of natural dyeing techniques—indigo creates the rich blues, rose madder produces the warm reds, and rabbit brush yields golden yellows. Recognized in the prestigious 2006 "The Next Phase:...
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
Prepare to be captivated by Jalucie Marianito's masterwork! This exquisite woman's manta weaves together the finest native Churro wool with a palette of purely natural dyes—deep indigo blues, passionate cochineal reds, and lush greens born from clever indigo-and-rabbit-brush-yellow overdyeing. A true showstopper from our exclusive Churro collect...