7 10 149 https://libmesa.unm.edu/files/original/ad070f2b05d174872b4a2e029b13ca3e.jpg 573f5e5734f6b98d55d337b38a3771aa 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 63_34_172.jpg Description An account of the resource Dates: 1962 Size: 170 x 124.5 cm; 7 warps(comma) 30 wefts Description: Woven by Margaret Bochinelonny of natural(comma) carded(comma) and aniline dyed handspun wools(comma) this rug depicts the tree of life in the interior panel(comma) as well as various representations of animals along the borders. A spirit trail is woven into the upper right hand corner(comma) extending from the interior panel to the border. Although there are some pictorial elements in earlier Navajo weavings(comma) pictorial rugs did not become common until the 20th century. AZ Lukachukai Navajo Rugs Pictorial Rug https://libmesa.unm.edu/files/original/21d8a44c0ec52f4a2b4c28b8ace1d0d7.jpg e5c0ca4082631e0d7ce51e1636c03281 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 63_34_175.jpg Description An account of the resource Dates: 1920-1940 Size: 242 x 166 cm; 9 warps(comma) 28 wefts Description: This rug is an example of the Old Chinle" style(comma) a regional variation developed beginning in the 1920's that promoted a return to traditional patterns and natural dyes. This example was created with wools colored using experimental Dupont dyes manufactured in 1935. The dyes were designed to simulate the soft colors of vegetal dyes traditionally used in Navajo weaving(comma) but did not become popular and were discontinued. 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." AZ Chinle Navajo Rugs Old Chinle Rug https://libmesa.unm.edu/files/original/43d747e7a71d716c481cc5a932f2374e.jpg 270b98c3389eca38e7f3f946799cf342 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 63_34_183.jpg Description An account of the resource Dates: 1880-1890 Size: 141.5 x 87 cm; twill weave Description: This twill weave was made of natural and aniline colored wool to create alternating red and white stripes with indigo blue(comma) orange(comma) and yellow squares. Twill is 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 diamond raised weave. Although there are archaeological examples of the technique(comma) it did not become common until the 1880's. Double weaves were typically used for creating saddle blankets because they are almost double the thickness of a plain weave. Navajo Rugs Saddle Blanket Unknown https://libmesa.unm.edu/files/original/1abda91665e11db0d69a86f33406fc38.jpg 5f91a6fd85c1f657dab0692d0faafdb5 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 63_34_257.jpg Description An account of the resource Dates: 1875-1880 Size: 226.5 x 106.5 cm; 14 warps(comma) 46 wefts Description: This is an uncommon style of weaving that is often labeled a slave blanket". Although the stylistic term implies servitude of a Navajo weaver(comma) this is not necessarily the case. Instead(comma) such blankets are defined as those woven on a Navajo loom(comma) but containing Spanish-American traits(comma) such as layout(comma) design(comma) elements(comma) warp ply(comma) warp spacing(comma) color scheme(comma) or dyes typical of the Rio Grande region. In this example(comma) the blanket prominently displays a Spanish-American Saltillo pattern first introduced to the Navajos around 1868 and often used on elaborate sarapes. The blanket was woven using commercial yarn and handspun wool dyed with natural and indigo colors." Navajo Rugs Slave Blanket Unknown https://libmesa.unm.edu/files/original/5f35248d19e5d90695d4202029fb9793.jpg 9e3dd3c0e84f26db66f16a2de24bdb0a 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 63_34_86.jpg Description An account of the resource Dates: 1944-1944 Size: 157.5 x 104.5 cm; 8 warps(comma) 44 wefts Description: This rug is a unique example that represents mid-20th century experiments by the United States government to assist the Navajo economy. In 1935 the Southwestern Range and Sheep Breeding Laboratory was established at Fort Wingate(comma) Arizona. Due to sheep breeding issues in the late 19th and early 20th century(comma) the quality of wool used in Navajo weaving had deteriorated. The Fort Wingate School program aimed at developing better quality wool(comma) and thus weavings(comma) while also retaining adequate meat supply on the reservation. Not only was this rug created by a Navajo weaver at the Fort Wingate School(comma) but it was also one of 75 made with expensive experimental chrome dyes that were supposed to create brighter colors. AZ Eyedazzler Fort Wingate Navajo Rugs https://libmesa.unm.edu/files/original/b8fd5935318db021699283f9b8626e05.jpg cd96692988a0a1faff9bfb361eb788a7 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 63_34_92.jpg Description An account of the resource Date: 1960 Size: 86.5 x 139.5 cm; twill weave Gallup Navajo Rugs NM Saddle Blanket https://libmesa.unm.edu/files/original/9885847227b727d788cee9e82e826592.jpg f0704179151b255f6eb32b25b6b3fe7d 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 63_34_95.jpg Description An account of the resource Dates: 1960 Size: 141.5 x 85.5 cm; twill weave Description: This double saddle blanket was made using a diamond twill weave of natural(comma) carded(comma) and aniline dyed handspun wool. Twill is 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 diamond raised weave. Although there are archaeological examples of the technique(comma) it did not become common until the 1880's. Double weaves were typically used for creating saddle blankets because they are almost double the thickness of a plain weave. Furthermore(comma) double sized saddle blankets were typically folded in half to provide even more cushion beneath the saddle. Gallup Navajo Rugs NM Saddle Blanket https://libmesa.unm.edu/files/original/0063adb170b45faebfc7c04b6d17ac35.jpg c18e669a381fd78028120b7ed209a813 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 63_47_1.jpg Description An account of the resource Dates: 1930 Size: 157 x 90 cm; 7 warps(comma) 18 wefts Description: This rug was in the doorway of the New Mexico exhibit at the World's Fair Century of Progress Exhibit in Chicago(comma) 1933. Almost 3 million people walked over the rug during the exhibit. The natural(comma) carded(comma) and aniline dyed handspun wool rug is an example of the Ganado style. 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 dyed wools. One of the best known regional types is the Ganado style. The modern regional Ganado type is distinguished by the use of predominately red(comma) gray(comma) ivory(comma) and black in bold designs. Motifs can include stepped diamonds and triangles(comma) central lozenges(comma) crosses(comma) and zigzags. AZ Ganado Navajo Rugs Rug https://libmesa.unm.edu/files/original/62a2e0bc7f3cbb83c824f9260c19cdbd.jpg 09d8501db212e268a4ce4f4f76bc9596 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 64_60_23.jpg Description An account of the resource Dates: 1860-1870 Size: 66.5 x 75.5 cm; 14 warps(comma) 64 wefts Description: This small weaving is possibly half of a saddle blanket made of handspun wool with natural and vegetal colors. The saddle blanket is one of the only types of Navajo weavings that are still made for use by the Navajo themselves. Typically such weavings have a fairly simple pattern that incorporates stripes and basic geometric shapes. Navajo Rugs Saddle Blanket Unknown https://libmesa.unm.edu/files/original/cb5eb7c611540b6d63f8bb0bf68a92d3.jpg ab2df248d3ff98086d5f85300655f693 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 64_84_1.jpg Description An account of the resource Dates: 1961-1962 Size: 291.5 x 194.5 cm; 10 warps(comma) 26 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 Mrs. Charles Huskay and won second prize at the 1962 Inter-tribal Indian Ceremonial in Gallup(comma) NM. It does not follow the typical design of a wide border and elaborate interior pattern(comma) but instead consists of elaborate design bands. AZ Navajo Rugs Rug Teec Nos Pos