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Dates: 1960-1970
Size: 174 x 105 cm; 9 warps(comma) 38 wefts
Description: Although Ye'ii are sometimes found in rug designs prior to the 20th century(comma) the earliest known weaver to incorporate the figures into her weaving was Yanapah who was…

Dates: 1970
Size: 139 x 96 cm; 4 warps(comma) 20 wefts
Description: Twill is a common form of the double weave(comma) which uses four heddles instead of the regular two used in plain weaves. The four heddles are manipulated to produce a diagonal or…

Dates: 1890-1910
Size: 141 x 90 cm; 12 warps(comma) 20 wefts
Description: This is an example of a double saddle blanket made using the twill weaving technique. Twill is common form of the double weave(comma) which uses four heddles instead of the…

Dates: 1880-1890
Size: 218 x 114 cm; 6 warps(comma) 26 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)…

Dates: 1960-1970
Size: 175.5 x 99 cm; 13 warps(comma) 34 wefts
Description: In 1905 Hambleton Bridger Noel established a trading post in the Four Corners area due to the high quality of rugs being produced by Navajo women in the area. The regional…

Dates: 1960-1970
Size: 162.5 x 125.5 cm; 8 warps(comma) 22 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…

Dates: 1940-1960
Size: 140 x 103 cm; 9 warps(comma) 22 wefts
Description: The less common Red Mesa regional style descends from Eyedazzlers of the Transitional Period (1863-1890). Eyedazzler designs are known for their unusually bright colors and…

Dates: 1880-1900
Size: 211 x 141 cm; 10 warps(comma) 50 wefts
Description: Produced in the late 20th century(comma) the Germantown type of Navajo rug was made with machine spun and died wool from near Philadelphia that was brought into the…

Morphology: Mouth Harp
Location: Pakistan
Culture: Baloch (Sinde)
Dates: 1925-1977
Description: This jaw harp is a morsing or morchang(comma) which is used in Carnatic music of Southern India and Pakistan. This version is made of painted iron. It…

Dates: 1940-1950
Size: 110.5 x 56.5 cm; 7 warps(comma) 22 wefts
Description: Although there a few examples of pictorial images in Navajo weaving as early as the 1840's(comma) pictorial rugs only became prominent in the 1890's. This example is a…