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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 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.
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Marianito Mania - Smokin' Deals on the Famous Family Weavings

Crystal Storm Navajo Weaving : Kathy Marianito : Churro 213 : 5' x 8'
$ 9,000.00
Master weaver Kathy Marianito wove this Crystal Storm back in 1999. Beautiful central design along with traditional Spider Woman cross. This one would drape beautifully over a bed or sofa but It is also thick enough for a floor rug. Kathy has picked up countless awards at the Gallup Inter-Tribal All Indian Ceremonial, including a First Place a...

Navajo Womans Shawl : Kathy Marianito : Churro 1632 : 66" x 21"
$ 4,000.00
Kathy Marianito is not slowing down! This runner can also be worn as a woman's shawl. Made of 100% Churro wool. Another beautiful example of wearable art! Style Navajo Woman's Shawl / Runner Weaver Kathy Marianito Date 2020 Size 66" x 21" Item # Churro 1632 Awards Learn more about Wearable Art Learn about the Navajo Ch...
Silk American Indian Blanket : Woman's Manta : Jalucie Marianito : Churro 1620 : 56" x 34"
Womans Manta

Silk American Indian Blanket : Woman's Manta : Jalucie Marianito : Churro 1620 : 56" x 34"
$ 7,500.00
This gorgeous Woman's Manta would be lovely on a bed, back of a couch, as a lap blanket, over the shoulders or even a baby blanket. This blanket was woven with Bombyx silk that was hand dyed with beautiful indigo blues and greens, logwood grey and cochineal red vegetal dyes. Bombyx also has a beautiful sheen to it. It is a heavy weave that ma...
American Indian Blanket : Womans: Serape: Kathy Marianito : Churro 1605 : 29" x 58"
Womans Manta

American Indian Blanket : Womans: Serape: Kathy Marianito : Churro 1605 : 29" x 58"
$ 3,000.00
This small American Indian Blanket was hand woven by Navajo Master Weaver Kathy Marianito. The soft ultra thin Churro wool was dyed with aniline and vegetal dyes. It would look great at the end of a bed or over the back of a couch for a touch of vibrant color. Style Serape Weaver Kathy Marianito Circa 2019 Size 29" x 58" Item # Chur...

2 in 1 Navajo Rug: Kathy Marianito : Churro 1604 : 29" x 58"
$ 3,500.00
Navajo Master Weaver Kathy Marianito has changed her design from a 4 in 1 to a 2 in 1. This weaving is sure to impress. She used soft ultra thin Churro wool which was dyed with aniline and vegetal dyes, so fine she use a needle to weave. Go Kathy! Style 2 in 1 Optical Weaver Kathy Marianito Circa 2019 Size 29" x 58" Item # Churr...
Poncho : Navajo Weaving : Julia Upshaw : Churro 1529 : 78" x 57"
$ 9,500.00
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...
3rd Phase Navajo Chief Blanket : Lucie Marianito : Churro 1497 : 60" x 72"
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3rd Phase Navajo Chief Blanket : Lucie Marianito : Churro 1497 : 60" x 72"
$ 7,500.00
3rd Phase Chief blanket! Lucie used all natural dyes: Indigo Blue, Cochineal Red, and Rabbit Brush Yellow to create this Masterpiece woven with Native Churro wool. The judges were very pleased with this piece and awarded it 1st Place at the 2016 Gallup Inter-tribal Ceremonial! This 3rd Phase variant is taken from a blanket that belonged to a P...

Serape : Kathy Marianito : Churro 1471 : 69″ x 67″
$ 5,000.00
Here is a treasure from our exclusive Churro Collection. Master weaver Kathy Marianito wove this serape based on a design that came to her in a dream based on what her mother and grandmother have woven. Originally we thought this was going to be a 3 x 5 weaving, but Kathy surprised us and its 5.75 x 5.5. She wove this using Churo wool which ...
Navajo 3rd Phase Woman's Blanket : Judy Marianito : Churro 1383 : 48" x 60"
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Navajo 3rd Phase Woman's Blanket : Judy Marianito : Churro 1383 : 48" x 60"
$ 4,500.00
If you do a search for "Judy" you will find several of Judy Marianito's works of art. She specializes in create weavings which traditionally have been woven - Chief Blankets, Women's Blankets, Mantas, and Serapes. Her expertise in this area is well known. She is a gifted weaver. In this stunning Woman's blanket we have horizontal strips of d...

Serape Navajo Weaving : Jalucie Marianito : Churro 1392 : 37″ x 70″
$ 3,500.00
Jalucie Marianito is one of those special weavers who put such care and love into their work that she can't help but to create award winning works of art!This gorgeous serape would look lovely worn, as well as displayed on the wall or over furniture! Jalucie wove this piece into life with native Churro wool to become part of our exclusive Churro...
3rd Phase Woman's Navajo Blanket : Elaine Upshaw : Churro 1305 : 48″ x 60″
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3rd Phase Woman's Navajo Blanket : Elaine Upshaw : Churro 1305 : 48″ x 60″
$ 6,000.00
Chief blankets weren't just for men, they could be for women as well. Just like this gorgeous piece woven by Master weaver Elaine Upshaw! Woven of native Churro wool, the colors and design in this piece are just spectacular! This weaving is from our exclusive Churro Collection. Style Wearables: Manta, Serape, Child Weaver Elaine Upshaw ...

Manta : Navajo Weaving : Jalucie Marianito : Churro 463 : 45" X 61"
$ 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...