8 10 149 https://libmesa.unm.edu/files/original/585dc9784e8050eb82bb0c81a7386836.jpg c37320ed0e06eb34387a0527d7efccd5 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_140.jpg Description An account of the resource Dates: 1875-1880 Size: 110.5 x 144.5; 8 warps(comma) 32 wefts Description: The design on this blanket with three bands of patterning and narrow brown and beige stripes between is characteristic of a Phase II woman's-style blankets. Such designs are equivalent to a Chief's blanket(comma) but woven with smaller stripes and bands. The label is misleading since there is no evidence that blankets of this style were only worn by women. This example is a combination of homespun wool with natural(comma) aniline(comma) vegetal (indigo)(comma) and carded colors to create shades of brown(comma) grey(comma) blue(comma) yellow(comma) and red. Navajo Rugs Wearing Blanket Woman Style https://libmesa.unm.edu/files/original/98353c9c018f40e9dc73282f0ad429fe.jpg 324dcccd4a8dc494a5b6b03acb234377 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_130.jpg Description An account of the resource Dates: 1880-1890 Size: 110.5 x 152 cm; plain twill weave with areas of diamond and herringbone Description: Prior to 1880 the majority of Navajo weavings were garments meant to be worn. This is an example of a one-piece dress style that was once identified as Puebloan. It is made with aniline(comma) indigo(comma) cochineal and other natural dyed wool. The one-piece dress(comma) or manta(comma) is folded in half at the center and sewn along the edge. It is then worn over the left shoulder(comma) leaving the right shoulder bare(comma) and secured with a belt. The manta could also be used as a shawl. Manta/Dress Navajo Rugs Wearing Blanket https://libmesa.unm.edu/files/original/d6f94b4f92a3b8c924faa4e7046d3769.jpg 12a7e24ca791b916426c85b08b13205d 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_128.jpg Description An account of the resource Dates: 1850-1900 Size: 148 x 233 cm; 10 warps(comma) 36 wefts Description: This is an example of a phase III chief's blanket. Such wearing blankets are considered the high point of traditional Navajo weaving. All chief's blankets are woven with a greater width than length and are characterized by broad horizontal black and white stripes with three perpendicular bands. Chief's blankets were traded by the Navajo to other indigenous groups(comma) including the Ute(comma) Plains groups(comma) and Pueblos. Phase III chief's blankets are the most elaborate style and are characterized with three serrated or terraced diamonds/triangles on each of the thick bands. This blanket was bought in 1947 from Annie Wauneka(comma) the daughter of Chee Dodge. Wauneka was the first female member of the Navajo Nation Council and instrumental in bringing education and health issues to the attention of council delegates and Navajos in general. Chief Blanket Navajo Rugs Phase III https://libmesa.unm.edu/files/original/e5a8ba774573e0334cb0f485c7af1228.jpg db3565d6bbf4ffd6cf4150ec66c67759 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_127a-b.jpg Description An account of the resource Dates: 1961 Size: (a) 109 x 56.5 cm; 10 warps(comma) 44 wefts; (b) 108.5 x 55 cm; 10 warps(comma) 44 wefts Description: After a decline in the Navajo rug market during the Great Depression(comma) a revival period brought back stylized classic designs without borders made with vegetable dyed wools. One of the regional styles to develop during this period(comma) starting in the 1940's(comma) was the Wide Ruins type. Rugs made in this style are characterized by a complex and finely woven wide three banded pattern. These two examples were woven by Ellen Smith [a](comma) a master weaver(comma) and her granddaughter Angie Smith [b] (14 at the time). They were both entered in the 1961 Inter-tribal Indian Ceremonial in Gallup(comma) NM(comma) where Ellen Smith won a special award and Angie Smith won second prize in the juvenile division. Both rugs are made of natural dyed wools. AZ Navajo Rugs Rug Wide Ruins https://libmesa.unm.edu/files/original/714d1a0878fad1c6c7820615e89b6dfb.jpg db016fa804d775894b41359d27df4efc 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_125.jpg Description An account of the resource Dates: 1885-1895 Size: 211 x 126 cm; (handspun) 10 warps(comma) 26 wefts; (commercial) 10 warps(comma) 30 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) PA(comma) wool yarns that were traded/supplied to Navajo weavers predominantly during the Transitional Period (1880-1895). Blankets from the Transitional Period are characterized by banded ends. This version has a stepped diamond design created in shades of orange(comma) white(comma) purple(comma) gray(comma) green(comma) beige(comma) and red. It was purchased in 1895 by Earl Morris. Eyedazzler Navajo Rugs Unknown https://libmesa.unm.edu/files/original/61b7032e2bdb987be71c1f1d9eeecd02.jpg 42b8b35a78d073e35bfbb23c89947118 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_122.jpg Description An account of the resource Dates: 1860-1870 Size: 151 x 72 cm Description: Prior to 1880 the majority of Navajo weavings were garments meant to be worn. This is an example of a child's design" that is smaller and more decorative than earlier wearing blankets. Although such designs were used by children(comma) they also functioned as saddle blankets(comma) hogan doorway covers(comma) and early trade materials with military personnel. This example is made of wool colored with cochineal(comma) vegetal(comma) indigo(comma) and natural dyes to create shades of pink(comma) blue(comma) black(comma) and white." Child Design Navajo Rugs Wearing Blanket https://libmesa.unm.edu/files/original/9bd03b7b8ba5375a3a207ac8f1f7ed12.jpg eea5f6e8e0dd208078bab69b2bd1f5d6 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_121.jpg Description An account of the resource Dates: 1860-1870 Size: 145.5 x 83 cm; 13 warps(comma) 46 wefts Description: Prior to 1880 the majority of Navajo weavings were garments meant to be worn. This is an example of a child's design" that is smaller and more decorative than earlier wearing blankets. Although such designs were used by children(comma) they also functioned as saddle blankets(comma) hogan doorway covers(comma) and early trade materials with military personnel. This blanket is made of handspun wool with natural and vegetal colors (including indigo and cochineal)(comma) as well as raveled red yarn and raveled/carded pink. " Child Design Navajo Rugs Wearing Blanket https://libmesa.unm.edu/files/original/74eb06bc17d0e03cda08c6352c766b12.jpg 4d150c7ae85f06af99c38f5922d4db87 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_120.jpg Description An account of the resource Dates: 1870-1880 Size: 190.5 x 34.5 cm; 12 warps(comma) 48 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 Anglo-Americans. This new trade was funneled through trading posts where synthetic dyes and machine produced wool and yarn were made readily available. Rugs from this transitional period (1868 to 1900) are characterized as more coarsely woven with very bright colors. This blanket is made of cotton and wool dyed with indigo(comma) aniline(comma) and cochineal to create eyedazzling" shades of red(comma) black(comma) and white." Navajo Rugs Transitional Blanket Unknown https://libmesa.unm.edu/files/original/bb98d096688b0befdfba5ebcb17a064f.jpg 6de4bf1028e757b2261734dc90ca1cc9 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_116.jpg Description An account of the resource Dates: 1900 Size: 254 x 144 cm; 10 warps(comma) 54 wefts Description: This rug is tied to the Hubbell Trading post established in Ganado(comma) Arizona(comma) in 1876 by Lorenzo Hubbell. Hubbell was one of two major traders integral in promoting Navajo weaving in the Euro-American market. Initial designs made at the Post incorporated traditional Navajo weaving designs(comma) while in the early 20th century styles began to incorporate popular Near East motifs. The Hubbell Revival (or Old Ganado) style of rug is characterized by stepped diamonds and embellished triangles. The color of such rugs is typically dominated by red with black(comma) gray(comma) and ivory details. This version is made of aniline dyed wool in shades of blue(comma) black(comma) red(comma) white(comma) and purple. AZ Ganado Navajo Rugs Rug https://libmesa.unm.edu/files/original/6cf511c34bef210531cf8ac131f3bebf.jpg 44844b6f9ef87e98e534e1fd66b16995 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_115.jpg Description An account of the resource Dates: 1948 Size: 147 x 145.5 cm; 6 warps(comma) 13 wefts Description: Woven by Mary Woodman with natural and aniline dyed wool(comma) this is a copy of a Pendleton Mills machine-made woman's shawl. Pendleton Mills is an Oregon woolen mill that has a history since 1909 of producing blankets(comma) robes(comma) and shawls that are prized by the Native American community. The shawl that is recreated here is based on one of the earlier designs. AZ Lukachukai Navajo Rugs Shawl