Bigger is Better - and much more valuable!
Yes, size matters - a lot. Big rugs are rare which of course increases value. Past and present weavers typically weave small to medium size rugs. One reason is limited space. The larger the rug, the larger the loom. Many Navajo live in homes that have low ceilings and low square footage, which makes it nearly impossible for many weavers to take on large rugs.
Another reason weavers tend to weave smaller rugs is the amount of time it takes. Large rugs can take a year or more to complete. Weaver's payday typically comes when they sell their rug. Few can go a year or more without a paycheck. Which means fewer weavers then and now take on large rugs.
Below are historic, contemporary and Churro weavings.
Bigger is Better - Our Largest Rugs
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Storm Pattern Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 2297-KS : 77" x 112" (6'5" x 9'4")
$ 18,000.00
Storm Pattern Navajo rug. This BEAST of a weaving was created in the 1930s and is excellent in color, condition, quality, and attitude! This Storm Pattern is a wonderful pictorial complete with Great Stars and feathers. It has a natural dark chocolate brown field and dark red storm pattern. Style Storm Pattern Weaver Unknown Navajo Dat...
