This exhibit highlights differing phases of influence on the Navajo weaver. Showcasing textiles we have collected over the years, as well as those commissioned from weavers we have worked with over the last 45 years.
Historically traders encouraged unique and signature designs for Navajo rugs in their particular area, in this case Toadlena and Two Grey Hills, to enhance marketability and cultivate regional styles. Sheep and their wool were vital to the livelihood of the Navajo. Using their natural resource of the sheep's wool to make rugs, weavers created a viable economic collaboration with post traders. The traders helped the Navajo by marketing the rugs they made beyond the borders of the reservation to the rest of the country. This brought "beeso" or money to their artisan economy by turning the sheep's wool into decorative and functional goods.
Timeless Treasures of Two Grey Hills Exhibit
Crystal Transitional Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 2193 : 50" x 81" : (4'2″ x 6'9″)
Crystal
Crystal Transitional Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 2193 : 50" x 81" : (4'2″ x 6'9″)
$ 16,500.00
Crystal Transitional Two Grey Hill Navajo rug. This gorgeous weaving was possibly woven in the Two Grey Hills or Crystal area, but definitely was woven by a gifted artist using natural Native Churro wool. Abstract Hero Twin - Emergence Design. Theory has it weavings liked this influenced modern and abstract artists. The intriguing dark cente...