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This exhibit highlights differing phases of influence on the Navajo weaver. Showcasing textiles we have collected over the years, as well as those commissioned from weavers we have worked with over the last 45 years.
Historically traders encouraged unique and signature designs for Navajo rugs in their particular area, in this case Toadlena and Two Grey Hills, to enhance marketability and cultivate regional styles. Sheep and their wool were vital to the livelihood of the Navajo. Using their natural resource of the sheep's wool to make rugs, weavers created a viable economic collaboration with post traders. The traders helped the Navajo by marketing the rugs they made beyond the borders of the reservation to the rest of the country. This brought "beeso" or money to their artisan economy by turning the sheep's wool into decorative and functional goods.
Timeless Treasures of Two Grey Hills Exhibit
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Historically traders encouraged unique and signature designs for Navajo rugs in their particular area. In the case of Toadlena and Two Grey Hills they worked to enhance marketability and cultivate regional styles. This exhibit highlights differing phases of influence on the Navajo weaver. Showcasing historic textiles we have collected over the...
Two Grey Hills Navajo Weaving : Emma Benally : B-7 : 41" x 51" (3'5″ x 6'1″)
Two Grey Hills
Two Grey Hills Navajo Weaving : Emma Benally : B-7 : 41" x 51" (3'5″ x 6'1″)
$ 7,800.00
Two Grey Hills Navajo Rug. Emma Benally comes from a long line of gifted weavers. Her specialty is the Two Grey Hills style which uses all hand-carded, and hand-spun natural wool Dyes are not used. By carding different colors together she is able to create lovely tones of brown and gray. This weaving was part of the Timeless Treasures of Tw...
Two Grey Hills Bistie Navajo Rug : Historic : PC 103 : 49" x 122" (4'1" x 10'2")
Two Grey Hills
Two Grey Hills Bistie Navajo Rug : Historic : PC 103 : 49" x 122" (4'1" x 10'2")
$ 40,000.00
A remarkable Two Grey Hills runner by Bistie, representing a rare find in this distinctive size. Crafted from native wool—likely Churro—this piece showcases the meticulous artistry of a Master Weaver. Every thread has been hand carded and hand spun, then expertly interlaced to create exceptional durability and beauty. The tight, precise weaving ...
Two Grey Hill Weaving : Historic : PC 129 : 46" x 65" : (3'10" x 5'5")
$ 15,000.00
This historic Two Grey Hills Storm Pattern Variant showcases the weaver's distinctive artistry through hand-carded and hand-spun Churro wool. The intricate white border, meticulously detailed throughout, serves as the weaver's personal signature—a mark of her mastery and creative pride. Featured in the prestigious Timeless Treasures of Two Grey ...
Crystal Transitional Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 2193 : 50" x 81" : (4'2″ x 6'9″)
Crystal
Crystal Transitional Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 2193 : 50" x 81" : (4'2″ x 6'9″)
$ 16,500.00
This historic Crystal Transitional weaving, woven from natural Native Churro wool, features an abstract Hero Twin Emergence design that influenced modern artists. The weaver skillfully used natural black wool for the central motif and blended brown and grey wools for the luminous background. Over a century old and in excellent condition, this on...
Bistie Navajo Weaving : Historic : PC 101 : 54" x 78" : (4'6" x 6'6")
$ 15,000.00
This distinguished Bistie weaving, attributed to Mary Henderson of the Two Grey Hills area, beautifully bridges two respected weaving traditions. Crafted from hand-carded and hand-spun native wool with aniline-dyed black accents, the piece displays a refined and sophisticated palette. The weaver's thoughtful approach demonstrates both technical ...