Browse Items (149 total)

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

Date: 1960
Size: 86.5 x 139.5 cm; twill weave

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…

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…

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…

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…