Navajo Dress Panels
Example of identical dress panels (Biil). Biils were often belted together with either a concho belt or sash and adorned with a necklace.
Navajo Dress Panels or as the Navajo call it a Biil. Standard clothing for Navajo women before the Long Walk. This dress consisted of 2 rug panels made of churro wool or Raveled Bayeta and expertly woven by Navajo weavers. Then stitched together to form a rug dress with openings available for the head and arms. Each rug panel could take anywhere from 2 weeks to several months to complete, depending on size and design.
Few pieces survive and they are usually in museum vaults.
Our Dress Panels are in spectacular condition. Very special and rare opportunity to own an incredible piece of history!
Navajo Dress Panels - (Biil)
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Navajo Dress Panels - Biil : Historic : PC 292 : 29" x 48" (2'5" x 4')
$ 40,000.00
A stunning example of historic Navajo weaving artistry, these authentic Biil dress panels showcase the craftsmanship of the classic period. Measuring 29" x 48", this matched pair features traditional lac and indigo dyes with characteristic tie-down details. The gentle wear marks across the center tell the story of its age and heritage, enhancin...
Late Classic Navajo Dress Panel : Biil : Historic : PC 127 : 32" x 50" : (2'8" x 4'2")
Dress Panel
$ 10,500.00
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Late Classic Navajo Dress Panel : Biil : Historic : PC 127 : 32" x 50" : (2'8" x 4'2")
$ 10,500.00
Step into history with this stunning Late Classic Navajo dress panel—a 32" x 50" textile treasure from the Hubbell Era that's basically wearable art. This single Biil panel, woven from hand-spun indigo blue and aniline red 4-ply yarn. Background natural black and brown home spun native wool. Represents a crucial piece of Navajo women's heritag...
