79_45_65.jpg
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79_45_65.jpg
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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 consists of a central rectangle connected by zigzag lines to smaller corner rectangles. The zig zags represent lightning(comma) while the four corner rectangles are the four sacred Navajo mountains or four directions. This storm pattern was woven by Lillie Littleleaf using the raised outline technique. Developed in the 1960's(comma) this technique alternates single weft threads of two contrasting colors to make joints between color areas thicker(comma) which makes them appear to rise above the woven surface.
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 consists of a central rectangle connected by zigzag lines to smaller corner rectangles. The zig zags represent lightning(comma) while the four corner rectangles are the four sacred Navajo mountains or four directions. This storm pattern was woven by Lillie Littleleaf using the raised outline technique. Developed in the 1960's(comma) this technique alternates single weft threads of two contrasting colors to make joints between color areas thicker(comma) which makes them appear to rise above the woven surface.
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“79_45_65.jpg,” LibMesa, accessed December 22, 2024, https://libmesa.unm.edu/items/show/453.
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