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Navajo rugs have a side seam cord. To keep their straight edges, Navajo weaver often uses a twisted selvage line. A fringe does not provide a reliable indicator of whether a sideselvage is present. However, a presence of a selvage is a good indication that the cord is Navajo. Mexican weavers keep straight sides by using three to four warps or more, or even a single thick warp, or rope. If you notice a rug with thicker outside warps, check the ends for fringe or evidence that the warp ends are sewn back in.

Saxony is a high-quality material.If you are going for brand rugs, the price will generally be lower than the ancient ones as they do not hold that much value. However, the overall condition can determine the price point for the ancient ones. For example, damaged ones with fading issues or worn-out will have a relatively lower price tag. But even with all those issues with the rug, it will be priced higher than the brand-new ones just because it is ancient.

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Selvage lines run along the sides of the rug. The line is actually two or more threads twisting around each other and interlaced through the edge of the fabric. Selvage lines help the weaver maintain a straight edge and give the rug a finished look. Although the presence of selvage lines helps indicate the authenticity of a Navajo rug, the absence of these lines does not necessarily mean the rug is not authentic. It is possible to see selvage lines in a photograph.

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During the last two decades of the 19th century, most Navajo blankets were woven of spongy, loosely spun yarns most frequently dyed with aniline reds, oranges and yellows. Banded Blankets made with simple stripes of contrasting color were descendents of the earliest Navajo weavings. A more complicated type of design was derived from Hispanic Saltillo serapes which featured brightly colored patterns of serrated diamond shapes. Weavers frequently outlined the small serrated patterns with a single yarn of contrasting color to heighten the visual complexity and impact.

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Whether your goal is to buy a rug or simply want to learn more about the value and importance of a professional appraisal, we can help you. Appraisers have a large customer base and the expertise to determine the worth of a Navajo rugs. There are three options available when selling a Navajo rugs: a professional retailer (museum), or online through sites such as eBay. Potential buyers are more likely to buy professional appraisals. They include a certificate for authenticity. A network of potential customers is available to certified appraisers, who attend state conventions. To verify that your Native American Rug is authentic, you can look at certain characteristics. You should look out for slender corner ties that connect the end cords to the selvage.

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The Navajo rugs are a great example of exceptional craftsmanship. Weavers who weaved the Navajo rugs of old had a lot to offer in rug weaving.

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Anyone who is interested collecting authentic Navajo rugs and blankets should watch this video. Dr. J. Mark Sublette shares the pitfalls and condenses 25 years of experience in one video tutorial. This video was created by Dr. J., CEO of Medicine Man Gallery. Mark Sublette will show you how professional art dealers can value and purchase authentic Navajo rugs. This video is essential, regardless of whether you're just starting to collect rugs or have been collecting them for many years.

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