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Another way to check the authenticity of the Navajo rug is to look for lazy lines. Lazy lines appear as a diagonal line in the weave of the fabric. During the weaving process, the rug maker would move to work on adjacent sections of the warp, resulting in the subtle diagonal lines referred to as lazy lines. These lines would be almost impossible to detect by looking at a photograph of the rug online.

The most common types of Yei and Yeibechai rugs feature multiple figures oriented parallel with the weft threads so that the rug appears wider than long when the figures are upright. Two distinct styles emerged in the 1920s. Those made in the area of Shiprock, New Mexico tend to have light colored backgrounds with no border, and often use brightly colored commercial yarns. Yeis and Yeibechais made in the central part of the reservation (northeastern Arizona) tend to have dark backgrounds with simple borders. They are more likely to incorporate natural wool colors and more subdued chemical shades. Yeis continue to be very popular with collectors and are now being made in nearly all parts of the reservation.

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In the early 1800s, Navajo women began weaving chief's blankets. They were so widely traded that Indians across the border from the northern Great Plains to Mexico wore them. These blankets were not used as a badge to show chieftainship but they did symbolise power and wealth. The value of a Navajo rugs will depend on several factors such as its size, age, weave quality, style, dyes used, and condition. Navajo rugs range in price from $100 for a small one to several thousand dollars if you want a more substantial one. Pendleton Woolen Mills in Pendleton (Oregon) is the last pioneer mill to produce those blankets. They also sell to non Indians, but half their annual production is sent to Indians, Navajos included. Navajo rugs range in price from $100 for a small one to several thousand dollars for a big and old one.The young lady seated beside Jane Hyden, master weaver, is wearing a Navajo biil (pronounced beel), and is also called a rug dress.

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It is a good idea to inspect the Native American Rug for specific characteristics. Short corner ties can be used to connect the selvage and cords. The best way to guarantee the authenticity of your rug is by buying authentic products. For more information about rugs and artifacts, visit the Indian Arts and Crafts Board site. To be certain of their authenticity, authentic rugs will have the appropriate certification stamp.

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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. The impetus behind this trend came primarily from Anglo collectors, traders, and government agencies that had a sincere desire to upgrade the quality of Navajo weaving and return to traditional, pre-rug patterns. The resulting rugs were not literal copies of older pieces, but were creative variations on banded designs using a wide palette of newly developed vegetal dye colors made from indigenous plants, as well as new, subtly colored chemical dyes.

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They are more likely to incorporate natural wool colors and more subdued chemical shades. Yeis continue to be very popular with collectors and are now being made in nearly all parts of the reservation. Although rugs have been the predominant product of Navajo looms over past century, weavers have continued to make other types of products, if on a smaller scale. Navajo culture thoroughly embraced the horse in the late 19th century, and saddle blankets were commonly produced until the 1950s. Single Saddle Blankets were roughly 30″ square, and Double Saddle Blankets were of similar width, but about twice and long and were doubled over when in use to provide extra padding. Early saddle blankets often were woven in simple striped patterns, and double saddle blankets now are sometimes difficult to distinguish from Transitional wearing blankets.

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The design of the Navajo rugs tells you what exemplary craftsmanship looks like. Weavers of the ancient Navajo rugs had a lot of skills in weaving rugs. They knew all about beautiful and eye-catching design. Some even incorporated their personal touch into the overall design of the rug. Sometimes, the personal touch can be a symbol. Typically, you will see lightning bolts, sun rays, crosses, triangles, and other shapes and designs.

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