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There are 28 styles of Navajo Rugs. Some styles are easier to weave than others. The value of a piece is affected by its complexity and tightness. The piece is generally more valuable if it has a tighter weave.The value of a Navajo rug will be affected by its condition. You should weigh the condition of the rug (is it straight, damaged or color run? Consider the attraction of the weaving against its condition. Sometimes issues can be fixed - but this is another blog about Care & Repair.

The lack of fringe doesn't necessarily mean you're looking at a Navajo carpet or blanket. Mexican weavers may tuck the warp ends in, to make it look continuous. The weaving will be thicker at ends and thinner towards the ends in these cases. Second, look out for "lazy lines". A lazy line can be a diagonal 45-degree angle line created by the Navajo weaver when creating a rug. A lazy line can be a sign that a rug is authentic Navajo. But, imitation rugs often have similar lines. The weaver creates a lazy line as he works. The weaver stands in front the loom and weaves the weft yarn according to the required pattern. The weaver moves on to the next section. This creates beautiful lines within the rug's body.

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Medicine Man Gallery specializes on authentic Navajo rugs. The Classic Period, 1650-1868; Late Classic Period 1865-1880; Transitional Period 1895-1895; Rug Period 1895-Present.

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Tourists loved these rugs for their authenticity as well as their design. These rugs were a great attraction for tourists because they featured the Navajo culture heritage. The Navajo became one of America's most skilled tribes after the rugs spread to other countries. These rugs spread to other countries in the 20th-century and became part of the native American art. These rugs weren't made for survival by Navajos until the 15th-century. They are one of the most artistic and sought-after pieces to decorate homes. The Navajo rugs are expensive because they have many different factors. You can see the common reasons here to help you decide if these rugs worth their high price. Weaving rugs is quite different to the other types. This makes it both challenging and exhausting. These rugs are made from handlooms that can only be manually operated. In those days, weavers used two trees to set up their machines. Today, they weave on the loom using poles and sit on a small tool on the ground or on top of the pole.

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These blankets are still worth a lot of money in certain circles. As of publication, these textiles typically cost between $40- $50. Germantown rugs and Navajo rugs are the other authentic Navajo rugs featuring fringe. These rare antique rugs have fringe added after weaving was complete. Almost all Navajo rugs have wool threads. These threads are typically rougher in texture and appearance than cotton or linen. Faux rugs will usually have fringe and ridges near the rug's edge. Rigging can occur on the ends when warp threads have been cut into the rug and run back into it.You might have noticed the price ranges for rugs vary when you shop. Some rugs fall within the range of affordability, while others cost more.

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Many people who would never visit the Reservation appreciated the exotic designs and laborious handcraftsmanship of Navajo weaving. Proponents of the Arts & Crafts design movement found that the bold, geometric designs harmonized beautifully with their simple furniture and handmade accessories. By 1896, C.N. Cotton, a trader in Gallup, New Mexico had issued a catalogue in an effort to expand his market to eastern retailers. Other traders, most notably Lorenzo Hubble at Ganado, Arizona and J.B. Moore at Crystal, New Mexico, followed up with their own catalogues in the early years of the new century, focusing specifically on rugs. Navajo weaving had quickly gained a national audience.

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