Browse Items (93 total)

Dates: 1850-1860
Size: 128 x 161 cm; 10 warps(comma) 56 wefts
Description: This is an example of a phase I chief's blanket. Such wearing blankets are considered the high point of traditional Navajo weaving. All chief's blankets are woven with a…

Dates: 1850-1860
Size: 142 x 183 cm; 11 warps(comma) 58 wefts
Description: This is an example of a phase II chief's blanket that was traded by the Navajo to Plains groups. Such wearing blankets are considered the high point of traditional Navajo…

Dates: 1880-1900
Size: 171.5 x 132 cm; 6 warps(comma) 34 wefts
Description: This is an example of the unique wedge weave(comma) or pulled warp(comma) structure practiced by Navajo weavers from about 1870 to 1890. This form of weaving broke with the…

Dates: 1880-1890
Size: 196 x 144 cm; 9 warps(comma) 44 wefts
Description: This is an eyedazzler made with aniline dyed wool from Germantown(comma) PA(comma) to create shades of purple(comma) blue(comma) red(comma) green(comma) and white. Produced…

Dates: 1910-1915
Size: 203.5 x 137.5 cm; 7 warps(comma) 18 wefts
Description: This rug was bought in 1915 at the Crystal Trading Post. The Crystal Trading Post was run by John B. Moore starting in 1897. He incorporated a new marketing technique…

Dates: 1910-1915
Size: 222 x 132.5 cm; 6 warps(comma) 36 wefts
Description: Originally purchased at Crystal trading post in 1915. The Crystal Trading Post was run by John B. Moore starting in 1897. He incorporated a new marketing technique that…

Dates: 1910-1915
Size: 216 x 132 cm; 7 warps(comma) 24 wefts
Description: This rug was bought in 1915 at the Crystal Trading Post. The Crystal Trading Post was run by John B. Moore starting in 1897. He incorporated a new marketing technique that…

Dates: 1930-1939
Size: 72.5 x 66 cm; 6 warps(comma) 18 wefts
Description: Tapestry weave with goat hair tufts woven in at 1 intervals. This type of mat was frequently used by a weaver as a cushion while working."

Dates: 2012
Description: This rug was commissioned from Anita Hathale specifically for the 2012 Navajo weaving exhibition. It depicts the Twin War Gods(comma) Naayéé' Neizghání (Monster Slayer) and TóBajishchíní (Born-for-Water). In their legendary…

Dates: 1920-1930
Size: 244 x 143 cm
Description: After a decline in the Navajo rug market during the Great Depression(comma) a revival period(comma) focused in northeastern Arizona(comma) brought back stylized classic designs made with vegetable…