Nizhoni Ranch Gallery

TESTIMONIAL

Steve,

I picked up the Saddle Blankets from FEDEX yesterday and they were more beautiful than the web pictures. I am trying them all in different locations. You two made this both a great history lesson and a rewarding collection experience. Thanks for all your insight and patience.  

Thanks again for all the good advice.

You and Gail have made this a great experience,

Russ F. - New Jersey

ght 722

Late classic saddle blanket woven for a Navajo saddle.

Red is raveled flannel.  Blue and Green are Indigo.  Vegetal Orange and 

Yellow. Wool is Merino. : 25" x 48 " (.635M x 1.219M

 

ght 845 : Historic Navajo Single Saddle Blanket

circa 1880 : 25" x 33" (.63M x .83M)

Woven from 4-Ply Germantown Yarn

 

HISTORIC NAVAJO WEAVING

 

                 

                  ITEM               :           Weaving  /  Textile

 

              ORIGIN          :           Navajo

 

              TYPE               :           Crystal Double Saddle Blanket

 

              CIRCA             :           1930s

 

              SIZE                :           31”  x  54”