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The following weavings are from the Transitional period, approximately late 1880's to 1910's. The Transitional period refers to the time frame when weavers transitioned from weaving primarily wearing blankets to rugs at the suggestion of the traders - traders recognized the demand for Navajo rugs on the East coast. The Transitional Period was prior to when regional styles became the norm. Therefore the weavers had "carte blanche" as far as designs. Very interesting time in the life of Navajo art!
Transitional Navajo Rugs for Sale
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 ...
Transitional Navajo textile : Historic : GHT 598 : 67" x 104" (5’7″ x 8’8′)
Transitional
Transitional Navajo textile : Historic : GHT 598 : 67" x 104" (5’7″ x 8’8′)
$ 12,500.00
Transitional Navajo Rug. All natural native Churro wool had been hand-sheared, hand-carded, and hand-spun. The many "lazy" or sectional lines add a visual movement to the variegated gray/brown background. This was one of Steve's favorite Navajo Textiles, from his private collection. He so appreciated the carding and spinning talents of the we...