Textiles
The textiles of the Navajo and Pueblo people are unmatched in the world for their quality and variety. The colors, designs and materials of weaving in the Southwest trace the history of the region, and each weaving is a powerful statement on the culture behind its creation. Most of the pieces here are from the Germantown, Transitional and Early Regional period, when the Navajo rug took its familiar form. We especially favor interesting Navajo pictorial weavings, both rugs and blankets.
For those interested in learning more about the history and techniques of Navajo weaving, we stock NAVAJO WEAVING by Kate Peck Kent ($22.95) and RUGS AND POSTS by H. L. James ($24.95).Currently in stock ...
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| Navajo yei pictorial with a woven-in date, c. 1936 we think. Excellent condition. A very rare Navajo weaving that can be precisely dated, and unique in that the yeis are holding surveyor's poles (the rug was made for a Texas family that surveyed in Navajo country in 1936). 4'6" x 2'10". SOLD (TX 3095) Inquire/Order | Very good Navajo rug in a Third Phase Chief's Blanket pattern, c. 1930. Excellent condition. Quite unusual in that it was woven to be greater length than width. 5'1" x 4'5". SOLD (TX KR/1) Inquire/Order | Navajo pictorial throw, c. 1915. A rare Kachina mask and raincloud pictorial, pictured in plate 149 of Campbell and Kopp's NAVAJO PICTORIAL WEAVING 1880-1950. All handspun yarns. 3'6" x 1'9". Very good condition. SOLD (TX 3060) Inquire/Order |
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| Unusual Navajo transitional blanket, c. 1895. A rare example of a handspun eyedazzler with an early Greek key border. 5'2" x 6'3". SOLD (TX SLB/1) Inquire/Order | Navajo handspun single saddle blanket with vallero stars and very nice "pebbled" design, c. 1935. All handspun yarns. Excellent condition. 31" x 27". SOLD (TX 3115) Inquire/Order | Navajo weaving with bows, arrows and quivers, c. 1930. All handspun yarns. Very good condition (minor restoration). 3'9" x 7'2". $3900 (TX 3094) Inquire/Order |
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| Hopi diamond and diagonal twill-woven manta with indigo dye and brocade, c. 1880. Very good condition. 3'6" x 4'2". SOLD (TX 3050) Inquire/Order | A rare Navajo pictorial vest, c. 1935-40. Handspun wool and crisp, clean colors. Decorated with terrific steer heads and stars. 24" long, woman's size 8-10. $2500 (TX 3101) Inquire/Order | Navajo Klagetoh rug with a storm pattern design and a rug-within-a-rug, c. 1930. Excellent condition. 6'3" x 3'5". $3200 (TX 3109) Inquire/Order |
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| Navajo handspun pictorial rug with two Yei figures in an unusual "windowpane" field, c. 1925. A highly unusual variation on the Yei, with outstanding graphic appeal. Excellent condition. 7'7" x 4'11". SOLD (TX 3081) Inquire/Order | Rare and beautiful Navajo Bisti regional rug, c. 1935. A rare variant on the Teec Nos Pos design, incorporating curves and a very elaborate center. 8'6" x 5'9". SOLD (TX 2869) Inquire/Order | Navajo single saddle blanket with warp fringe, c. 1925. A very desirable Teec Nos Pos pattern, in very good condition. 28" x 43". $3200 (TX 3119) Inquire/Order |
