A well-known Navajo rug style often associated with the western reservation, the Storm Pattern appears to have originated at the Crystal Trading Post. The trader there, J. B. Moore, published several catalogs and sales leaflets at the beginning of the twentieth century. His “Plate IX”, obviously a Storm Pattern but not labeled as such, was first printed between 1903 and 1911.The Storm Pattern is not built around a central diamond, but is a very recognizable geometric composition with a strong, often rectangular central element connected by diagonal stepped lines to elements in each of the four corners. This design is said to be highly symbolic and associated with the all-important rainstorms in the growing season. Individual components include representations of the Navajos’ four sacred mountains, lightning bolts, snowflakes and waterbugs. Storm Pattern rugs are woven in an unlimited variety of colors.
Notable contemporary Storm Pattern weavers include Tina Conn, Lily Touchin, Betty Ann Nez, Elizabeth Tso, Lucinda Jody and Betty Lou Begay.
Storm Pattern Navajo Rugs
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A truly impressive acquisition for collectors who appreciate bold, meaningful Navajo weaving traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 397px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97px; text-align: left;\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 286px; text-align: left;\"\u003eStorm Pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97px;\"\u003eWeaver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 286px;\"\u003eUnknown Navajo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97px;\"\u003eDate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 286px;\"\u003ecirca 1930-1940\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97px;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 286px;\"\u003e6'5\" x 9'4\" (77\" x 112\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97px;\"\u003eItem #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 286px;\"\u003eGHT 2297\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"width: 383px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"width: 383px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/navajorug-com.myshopify.com\/pages\/storm-pattern\"\u003eLearn more about the Storm Pattern style of weaving\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContact us for more information at nizhoniranch@gmail.com \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eor 520-455-5020 -- We will be glad to help you!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNizhoni Ranch Gallery donates a portion of each sale to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.navajorug.com\/pages\/forever-navajo\" title=\"Forever Navajo Foundation\"\u003eForever Navajo Foundation\u003c\/a\u003e. 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Storm Pattern Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 2297-KS : 77" x 112" (6'5" x 9'4")
$ 25,000.00
Experience the commanding presence of this 1930s Storm Pattern Navajo weaving, measuring 77" x 112"—a substantial and striking textile that commands attention. This exceptional pictorial composition features Great Stars and feathers rendered with dynamic energy against a rich natural dark chocolate brown field. The bold dark red storm pattern cr...
