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These rugs frequently had a deep red “ground” or field on which the central motif was superimposed, and are now known as the Ganado regional style. Weavers around the nearby trading post at Klagetoh, Arizona (also owned by Hubbell) often worked in the same colors and patterns, but reversed the color scheme and used a grey ground with red, white and black central motifs. The Ganado and Klagetoh style rugs continue to be made to this day and are among the most popular of all Navajo rug designs. J.B. Moore, who owned the trading post at Crystal, New Mexico from 1897-1911, was another visionary trader who exercised enormous influence over early Navajo rug design. Perhaps his most important innovation was to introduce weavers in his region to Oriental rug patterns. Rather than copying wholesale, the Navajo filtered the new patterns through their own cultural sensibilities and personal design preferences.

For $20-50 per item, I can help you identify a textile. Click here to contact me with information about the textile you are interested in. The Eyedazzler would have been the preferred method of calling the weaver. It may also be called a squash blossom by some. The top's banded rug doesn't fit in any particular regional style. Some people might call it a saddle blanket or chief blanket design. The bottom one is from Working with the Wool, a book by Noel Bennett & Tiana Bighorse. Noel was a Gallup resident when you were living in Church Rock. She taught weaving at the library every Thursday night, I believe. It doesn't match any regional description.

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The Navajo Churro Navajo Collection Rugs were created by Master Weavers who are the best Navajo Master Weavers today. The weaving has a lot of value due to the native Churro sheep wool, hand dying process, and the dyes (natural and aniline). Each weaving is accompanied with a Churro Certificate containing a photo and information about the weaver. Read more information about The Navajo Churro Collection. There are 28 styles of Navajo Rugs. Some Styles are easier to weave. The weave's complexity and tightness can affect its value. It is generally believed that the finer and more tightly woven the piece, the higher its value. The condition of a Navajo Rug can have an impact on its value.

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Prices for Navajo rugs will vary according to their size, age and provenance. A small rug could cost $100, while an older rug could cost $41,600. A large rug may take 2 to 3 years to weave. Contemporary rugs tend to be more expensive than antique rugs. A Navajo rug's value will increase with its provenance. You may wonder where to find Navajo Rugs. These rugs have a special history and are highly sought-after. You can find the perfect one for you home and also support the Navajos. They have been in existence for 500 years, are highly collectible and still sought-after. It doesn't matter if you want to buy one for your own home or add to your collection of art, you can bring authentic Navajo culture right into your home.

Native American Bathroom Rugs
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This article provides a short history of Navajo weaving. This article by Dr. J. explains how authentic Navajo blankets are made and the terminology involved. Mark Sublette CEO of Medicine Man Gallery.

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Navajo rugs frequently have a side slvage cord. To maintain a straight edge, Navajo loom weavers often use a twisted section selvage cord. The presence or non-existence of a sideselvage chord is not as definite as a fringe. But if it is, it strengthens the case that it is Navajo. Mexican weavers have straight sides. They use three or four warps in a piece, or even one rope or very thick warp. If you see a rug with visible outside warps that appear thicker, examine the ends to check for fringe and evidence that the warp edges have been sewn in to eliminate it.

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