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I only hope that the buyer isn't inspired by my childhood antics and puts the Navajo blanket inside a temperature controlled glass case rather than snuggling in their car. It is not possible to tell Native American history in schoolbooks. Instead, it can be told through Native American art. The textiles are the most visible pieces of this cultural heritage. These blankets from the Navajo chief are a testament to the Native American community, their spirituality and struggle for survival. Also known as a "serape", this blanket was created during the tribe's internment at eastern New Mexico in 1865. This piece is stunning for its rich red color and border. Red was very difficult to find back then, especially for Native Americans. This was solved by the Native Americans who would unravel machine-made rugs and then re-weave thread to create their own designs. This design is however rare. It shows the increasing intrusion of outsiders not only on the Navajo cultural, but also their art. Notice the bordering at the four corners of the blanket. These borders were popular at the time and were inspired by the exotic Oriental rugs.

The Chinle style originated in the town of Chinle but is now woven everywhere in theNavajo nation. Because of its simplicity, it takes less time to weave and istherefore one of the most commonly woven rugs. The Wide Ruins style is the most elaborate and usually themost finely woven of the banded rug styles. It evolved from the Chinle. These rugs will have broad strips of plain color, some with geometric designs and with verynarrow bands with delicate motifs, combined with thin, straight lines ofcontrasting colors. The shapes found within the broader bands are oftenoutlined with a different color.

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This video is by Medicine Man Gallery CEO Dr. J. Mark Sublette will demonstrate how professional art dealers buy and value authentic Navajo rugs. You should see this video, whether you are just starting your collection or have been collecting for years. The Navajo Chief's blanket may be the most loved of all Navajo blanket designs. Native American art expert Dr. J. Mark Sublette explains what authentic Navajo Chiefs blankets look like. Navajo textile expert, Dr. J. Mark Sublette explains the process of dating Navajo blankets. This video provides an overview of the characteristics and what to look for in authentic Navajo blankets of different ages.

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Authentic Navajo rugs are made by hand, often over a period of several years, and are usually made of quality sheep wool. They can cost thousands of dollars and are meant to be heirlooms for generations to come. Authentic Navajo rugs have unique designs, such as the Teec Nos Pas rugs from northeastern Arizona. This uniqueness makes each piece more beautiful and adds to the price tag.

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In the early 1800s Navajo's tribal women began to weave chiefs' blankets. These blankets were often traded, so Indians all over the world wore them from the northern Great Plains of the United States to the Mexican border. Although blankets weren't considered to be a symbol, they were a sign of chieftainship. They were nevertheless a symbol affluence, power and luxury. They have a lot of history that makes them so important. It is the primary reason they are expensive.We have already covered some of the history associated with these rugs.

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The Wide Ruins style is the most elaborate and usually themost finely woven of the banded rug styles. It evolved from the Chinle. These rugs will have broad strips of plain color, some with geometric designs and with verynarrow bands with delicate motifs, combined with thin, straight lines ofcontrasting colors. The shapes found within the broader bands are oftenoutlined with a different color. The main colors are browns, olives, maroons, and mustardsaccented with a color such as white, red, or black.

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To aid in Navajo rug ID, there are certain ones that can be identified by their distinctive colors, others by the bands of color and the designs within those bands, and certain others by their distinctive designs. The Ganadoand Klagetoh tend to have simpler designs than the similar Two Grey Hills, and Burntwater rugs. Ganado rugs always have a red background. The distinctivered color is often called a ‘Ganado Red.’ The design, based on a centraldiamond or two, will be in black, white, and grey in the center of the field.

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