This beautifully unique and functional artistry has gone through many iterations throughout time, so it’s important to remember how the Navajo have transitioned from the traditional “Chief” blankets in the beginning, preceding the Trading Post Era, to the regional pictorials of today.
The historic period of Navajo rug weavings really began in the very early 1700s and ran all the way to the 1850s. Weavers, learning from the Pueblos, Spanish and traders, created blankets, dresses, rugs and tapestries that have set the foundation for what has been a momentous artistic and cultural movement for the Navajo people.
Weaving changed rapidly from the 1850s to the 1940s. In fact, the Navajo transitioned through six periods in that time, including: late classic, the Bosque Redondo or “Long Walk” interment, transitional, rug, revival and finally the regional Trading Post styles.
The most important thing to remember is that when you’re dealing with authentic Navajo weavings, be it blankets, transitional work, or specific pieces like Germantown, Dazzlers, Two Grey Hills, or even Pictorials, that these are original one-of-a-kind artworks that can’t be found anywhere else in the world.
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Historic Navajo Serape with Spider Woman Hole: PC 258 : 57″ x 75.5″ (4'9" x 5'11.5")
Serape
Historic Navajo Serape with Spider Woman Hole: PC 258 : 57″ x 75.5″ (4'9" x 5'11.5")
$ 85,000.00
This extremely rare serape blanket was woven with Saxony. And even more remarkable it comes with a Spiderwoman hole in its center. This Serape has Indigo dyed warp, like this textile has, was only made available at Bosque Redondo and Fort Wingate to a limited number of Navajo weavers who were incarcerated for the purpose of weaving for the ...
Serape Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 778 : 54″ x 76″ (4'6" x 6'4")
$ 48,000.00
Exquisite serape featuring Merino wool, red background is 3 ply raveled American Flannel and Bayeta cloth. Natural dyed Indigo blue with plied yellow and orange. Greens may be plied or home spun natural dyed with rabbit brush yellow and then dipped in an Indigo blue bath. Colors are Indigo blue with plied yellow-green-orange-brown The art of p...
SOLD - PC 157: Classic Woman's Manta : Historic Navajo Blanket
Museum quality Classic Woman's Manta. Super Rare Example!Highly unusual Indigo Blue Warp and side cords! Also interior designs and top and bottom designs are a very deep hue of indigo blue. Red is Bayeta and American flannel. Spiderwoman cross design. Brown in center is over dyed with Sumac natural dye. Very tightly woven and in some places s...
Germantown Optical Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 2203 : 49 1/2″ x 68″ (4'1.5" x 5'8")
Germantown
Germantown Optical Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 2203 : 49 1/2″ x 68″ (4'1.5" x 5'8")
$ 33,000.00
Germantown Navajo Rug. Germantown yarn (from Germantown Pennsylvania area) was first introduced to the Navajo at Bosque Redondo, so the women would have some material to weave their highly prized rugs. The Navajo Indians were allowed to return to their reservation (1868), where the weavers continued to use the popular Germantown yarns because t...
SOLD - Teec Nos Pos Pictorial Navajo Rug : Historic : PC 9 : 38" x 77"
Check out this traditional Teec Nos Pos with a twist! Steve calls it Jail Birds, one bird even comes complete with red and white striped feathers. This is a very unusual Red Mesa/ Teec Nos Pos pictorial that has a bird border reminiscent of a Tree of Life. Hand carded, hand spun and hand dyed with aniline red dye. This Navajo rug was woven w...
SOLD - Yei Cornstalk Pictorial Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 2027 50" x 69"
Yei with a Cornstalk represents all things good and life giving. Other symbols include feathers, birds, and corn – emanating positive energy to the world. This weaving was made using all hand-spun, hand-carded, hand-dyed native wool and was skillfully woven. Style Yei / Yei Be Chei Weaver Unknown Navajo Date 1925 Size 50" x 69" (4’...
Serape Navajo Blanket : Historic : Late Classic : JV 120 : 51" x 69" (4'3" x 5'9")
Serape
Serape Navajo Blanket : Historic : Late Classic : JV 120 : 51" x 69" (4'3" x 5'9")
$ 21,000.00
Serape Navajo Blanket, circa Late Classic period. Native wool colors. Woven with raveled Bayeta and native wool colors. Rabbit brush yellow, Indigo and aniline dyes. Perfect Condition. Style Wearables: Manta, Serape, Child Weaver Unknown Navajo Date circa 1875-85 Size 51" x 69" (4'3" x 5'9") Item # JV 120 Learn more about th...
Serape : Late Classic : Historic : GHT 1923 : 54″ x 71″ (4'6" x 5'11")
$ 18,000.00
Serape Navajo Blanket. Late Classic blanket from the 1880s. The bright red background showcases the indigo blue, green and cream. The negative space creates a spider design overall as a tribute to Spiderwoman. It's a fascinating piece of art! This piece was brought to life with Merino wool and is very finely woven. This beautiful piece was...
Late Classic Blanket : Historic Navajo Weaving : PC 202 : 31″ x 52″ (2'7" x 4'4")
Saddle Blanket
Late Classic Blanket : Historic Navajo Weaving : PC 202 : 31″ x 52″ (2'7" x 4'4")
$ 15,000.00
Late Classic Navajo blanket is either a child's blanket or a double saddle and is in excellent condition. This antique Navajo weaving has Indigo blue and green, raveled bayetta, all natural dyes, raveled and recarded American flannel, two colors of bayetta green. Possible Brazil wood brown. Hand carded hand spun Merino wool. Dark bands of ...
Red Mesa / Teec Nos Pos Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 214 : 54" x 74" (4'6" x 6'2")
Red Mesa
Red Mesa / Teec Nos Pos Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 214 : 54" x 74" (4'6" x 6'2")
$ 9,600.00
Red Mesa Style rugs can be identified by the contrasting light and dark colors, vertical chevrons and radiating diamonds. This Navajo weaving has a unique design using hand carded, hand spun, hand dyed Merino wool with some aniline dyes. Style Red Mesa / Teec Nos Pos Weaver Unknown Navajo Date Circa 1930s Size 54" x 74" (4'6" x 6'2") ...