These rugs are expensive because they require so much effort and time to weave.

Collectors are highly smitten by the rarity of Navajo blankets. Many consider a fine Navajo quilt to be their cornerstone. These textiles are highly valued because of their rarity and collector enthusiasm. Navajo blankets are visually appealing and have a level that rivals modern art in terms of artistic sophistication. Navajo blankets can be seen as simple, bold stripes in the early examples or intricate "eyedazzler", geometric patterns in later blankets. The simplicity of the tools used by Navajo weavers to create their textiles makes them even more stunning. The looms can be set up out of doors, often under a tree branch. The weaver used to plan the patterns in his head. To create a harmonious design, one needs artistic talent and multidimensional thinking.

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It is important to get a Navajo Navajo rug at a dealer that is located near or on the reservation. Rugs from distant areas are often difficult for authenticators to verify. Buy authentic rugs to support local art communities and make an investment in American art. You should not purchase a rug in a departmental store. It is possible that the designer simply used a Navajo image to give it a look of being made by Navajos.

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Second, look for the presence of “lazy lines.” A lazy line is a diagonal, 45-degree angle line formed as the Navajo weaver creates the rug. The presence of one can be a diagnostic characteristic of an authentic Navajo rug (although knock-off rugs also try to have similar looking lines in the weave). A lazy line is formed as the weaver works. The weaver sits in front of the loom and works in a section, weaving in the weft yarn in the desired pattern. The weaver then moves over and works on another section. By working in this way, it creates these beautiful lines in the body of the rug.

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The weavers around Two Grey Hills developed very complex geometric patterns, usually based on a large, hooked central diamond with multiple geometric borders. They also were known for very finely spun wool of small diameter which they used to make very thin, dense, and tightly woven rugs that are certainly the greatest technical achievements in the history of Navajo rug making. Many of the women who weave for nearby Taodlena Trading Post carry on this tradition of quality. The most finely woven rugs are often called tapestry rugs. Beginning in the 1920s, weavers and traders developed several new regional styles based on a revival of early banded patterns and the predominant use of vegetal dyes.

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Navajo blankets were valued for their versatility, durability, and decorative patterns. The blankets soon became costly. The blankets were cherished by tribal chiefs who had the financial means to purchase them and used them frequently, even for ceremonial purposes.The Navajo continued to refine their blanket-weaving skills. According to the Traditional Fine Arts Organization, this resulted blankets that were more colorful and intricate. Their product line grew rapidly from blankets and wraps into rugs and there was a steady increase in demand. This demand was driven primarily by traders and it also influenced regional design. In their woven designs, the Navajo started to incorporate their gods into their weavings. A Navajo blanket would have cost between $100 and $150 in the 19th Century, when it was still relatively affordable. This was at a time when men were earning about $5 per week. People can now purchase Navajo blankets, rugs and rugs for as little as $500 up to several thousand. Prices depend on size, age and tightness of weave. Navajo rugs are highly valued due to their high quality wool and exceptional craftsmanship. A Navajo rug's cost will depend on its weave quality, size, condition, and dye used. Navajo rugs can be purchased for anywhere between $100 and a few thousand.

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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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