4 10 149 https://libmesa.unm.edu/files/original/dd4b05ba11e48c7e3d89134db1c704e4.jpg f1b22b79d206ac643d1df6afaf59ee6d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Navajo Rugs Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 79_45_70.jpg Description An account of the resource 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 style of Teec Nos Pos developed from this post. Teec Nos Pos rugs feature a wide border with repeating geometric motifs(comma) while the central portion is filled with complex designs that show a definite Near Eastern influence. Motifs include stylized feathers(comma) arrows(comma) hooks(comma) diamonds(comma) triangles(comma) and steps. This example was woven by Minnie Begay. AZ Navajo Rugs Rug Teec Nos Pos https://libmesa.unm.edu/files/original/5c3056ec4be09f8bccb73344956e9ccc.jpg 6f3418c58712c23b92b67e65adbc9e71 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Navajo Rugs Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 79_45_65.jpg Description An account of the resource 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. AZ Navajo Rugs Storm Pattern Rug Two Grey Hills https://libmesa.unm.edu/files/original/52a6e4bc3d00501f66b330b7424d14aa.jpg a99851bf5e710044685203ba976ca158 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Navajo Rugs Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 78_37_1.jpg Description An account of the resource 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 intricate designs that create an optical effect. Red Mesa rugs use contrasting outlines of design features to create a similar optical effect. The typical motif is a serrated diamond. This example uses natural(comma) carded(comma) and aniline colored handspun wool to create a design in shades of red(comma) green(comma) black(comma) orange(comma) white(comma) and grey. AZ Navajo Rugs Rug Teec Nos Pos https://libmesa.unm.edu/files/original/99e3821cb6bb23306e8621fd75770391.jpg 6d38a3ddc81f0237139d1123df6a1ed7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Navajo Rugs Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 77_59_1.jpg Description An account of the resource 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 area(comma) and often supplied to the weavers(comma) by trading post owners. These machine made materials introduced a more diverse number of bright colors that resulted in eye dazzling" creations. This example was woven using both wool and cotton to create shades of purple(comma) red(comma) and cream." Navajo Rugs Rug Unknown https://libmesa.unm.edu/files/original/3a32677e2498501a99c605bcd009513d.jpg 5ee08abffea7c9c12a1a47f47c39d6ce Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Navajo Rugs Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 76_71_1.jpg Description An account of the resource 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 repeated pattern of arrows using alternating color schemes of red(comma) white(comma) and black. AZ Klagetoh Navajo Rugs Pictorial Rug https://libmesa.unm.edu/files/original/7c095ed91fb4a489451eb7bc4d60b9f4.jpg 8a88c781d334a596eca2a622142adb57 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Navajo Rugs Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 76_5_1.jpg Description An account of the resource Dates: 1927-1928 Size: 213.5 x 139 cm; 9 warps(comma) 26 wefts 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 at the Crystal(comma) NM(comma) Trading Post and patterns on local prehistoric ceramics. Two Grey Hills rugs are characterized by the use of natural browns(comma) tan(comma) gray(comma) ivory(comma) white(comma) and black colors. They rarely incorporate reds(comma) oranges(comma) or blues. Typical designs feature terraced diamond centers(comma) corner elements(comma) and full border designs. This example of the regional style won first prize at the 1928 Shiprock Fair and was likely made by master weaver Daisy Taugulchee of wool dyed with aniline and vegetal colors. Daisy was one of the leading weavers of the Two Grey Hills style and known for the quality of her weaving. Navajo Rugs NM Rug Toadlena https://libmesa.unm.edu/files/original/b160b72260fbea92a102edeb9e64a9f4.jpg fd73d662238345b08ae6fbb6a415f32c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Navajo Rugs Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 76_59_4.jpg Description An account of the resource Dates: 1920-1940 Size: 174 x 119 cm; 6 warps(comma) 34 wefts 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. Style design and motifs were inspired by rugs being created at the Crystal(comma) NM(comma) Trading Post and patterns on local prehistoric ceramics. Two Grey Hills rugs are characterized by the use of natural browns(comma) tan(comma) gray(comma) ivory(comma) white(comma) and black colors. They rarely incorporate reds(comma) oranges(comma) or blues. Typical designs feature terraced diamond centers(comma) corner elements(comma) and full border designs. Navajo Rugs NM Rug Two Grey Hills https://libmesa.unm.edu/files/original/a8bc3cbf00ae3e17052c5b94909b2cd6.jpg c02a4299891f49eccabc91460c569c6d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Navajo Rugs Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 76_49_1.jpg Description An account of the resource Dates: 1920-1940 Size: 230 x 151 cm; 11 warps(comma) 40 wefts 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 at the Crystal(comma) NM(comma) Trading Post and patterns on local prehistoric ceramics. Two Grey Hills rugs are characterized by the use of natural browns(comma) tan(comma) gray(comma) ivory(comma) white(comma) and black colors. They rarely incorporate reds(comma) oranges(comma) or blues. Typical designs feature terraced diamond centers(comma) corner elements(comma) and full border designs. This example was created using natural and carded handspun wool. Navajo Rugs NM Rug Two Grey Hills https://libmesa.unm.edu/files/original/0f4402e25a69fb77a6f25b25ef28f1ab.jpg 9ffeff39b280deaed8ff384aba103699 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Navajo Rugs Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 76_48_1.jpg Description An account of the resource Dates: 1925-1935 Size: 286 x 152 cm; 6 warps(comma) 18 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. The layout of this pictorial example is similar to a more traditional Ye'ii pattern(comma) but does not depict deities. Instead(comma) the rug romanticizes the American stereotype of the Plains Indian with feather war bonnets. It was purchased at the Paramount Trading Store in Emporia(comma) Kansas. Navajo Rugs Pictorial Rug Unknown https://libmesa.unm.edu/files/original/67c7e5dc1dd62cdabed70434ecf27ae5.jpg ea7d6c85815f1f85e74b207121ab9dc6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Navajo Rugs Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 76_47_1.jpg Description An account of the resource Dates: 1925-1935 Size: 221 x 184 cm; 8 warps(comma) 28 wefts 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 style rugs are borderless and consist of a fairly simple banded pattern that often incorporates blossoms(comma) chevrons(comma) diamonds(comma) and squash designs in pastel or earth-tones. This example incorporates shades of white(comma) purple(comma) red(comma) green(comma) and black to create bands(comma) zigzags(comma) and chevrons. AZ Chinle Chinle Revival Rug Navajo Rugs