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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: 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: 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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Dates: 1900-1920
Size: 245 x 147 cm; 6 warps(comma) 16 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 beginning in the 1890's. This example…

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Dates: 1880-1900
Size: 99 x 71 cm; 9 warps(comma) 38 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 area(comma)…

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Dates: 1960-1969
Size: 124 x 69 cm; 8 warps(comma) 30 wefts
Description: This rug is an example of a more recent development in Navajo weaving called by traders and dealers reservation roads." These landscape pictorials place more emphasis on…

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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…

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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…
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