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  • Collection: Navajo Rugs

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Dates: 1940-1949
Size: 160 x 94.5 cm
Description: Although there a few examples of pictorial images in Navajo weaving as early as the 1840's(comma) pictorial rugs only became prominent beginning in the 1890's. This example is made of natural and…

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Dates: 1974
Size: 149.6 x 77.1 cm; 5.5 warps(comma) 22 wefts
Description: During the modern period(comma) Navajo weaving is not only characterized by regional revival varieties(comma) but also geometric and specialty patterns. Such styles vary…

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Dates: 1958-1968
Size: 167.6 x 106.7 cm
Description: This rug is likely an example of the Chinle Revival style(comma) a regional variation developed beginning in the 1920's that promoted a return to traditional patterns and natural dyes. Chinle…

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Dates: 1930-1980
Description: Although this rug was collected near Crystal(comma) New Mexico(comma) the textile is woven in a Wide Ruins style with no border(comma) simple linear(comma) repeating design elements and pastel colors(comma) probably…

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Dates: 1961-1966
Size: 54.5 x 42.5 cm
Description: Two Grey Hills is a regional style associated with the Toadlena and Two Grey Hills Trading Post established in 1914 by George Bloomfield and Ed Davis. The style was inspired by rugs being created…

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Dates: 1920-1940
Size: 161 x 86.5 cm
Description: The Storm Pattern is a popular design first seen in Old Crystal rugs found in J.B Moore's 1911 catalog(comma) but can now be found in any regional style. The main pattern consists of a central…

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Dates: 1880-1900
Size: 155.5 x 107.5 cm; 6 warps(comma) 22 wefts
Description: During the late 19th century Navajo weaving went through a period of transition where the market changed from creating wearing blankets to weaving rugs for…

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Dates: 1880-1885
Size: 171 x 115.5 cm; 10 warps(comma) 52 wefts
Description: Eyedazzler designs are known for their unusually bright colors and intricate designs that create an optical effect. The bright colors are a result of Germantown(comma)…

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Dates: 1979
Size: 171 x 111.5 cm; 11 warps(comma) 40 wefts
Description: The Storm Pattern is a popular design first seen in Old Crystal rugs found in J.B Moore's 1911 catalog(comma) but can now be found in any regional style. The main pattern…

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Dates: 1978
Size: 125.5 x 70 cm; 10 warps(comma) 48 wefts
Description: The Ye'ii Bicheii rug is similar to the Ye'ii design but the figures are portrayed in profile and symbolize human dancers representing deities rather than the deities…
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