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2 Bisti And A Chief’s Navajo Blanket – May 2023 Featured

Sunday, April 30th, 2023

This Month’s Featured Navajo Rugs

May 2023

As I wrap up my 45th and last year as a certified public accountant, I haven’t acquired any new weavings to share with you this month.   I’ll have some in June, in the meantime, here are three favorites you may not have noticed online.

FAVORITE NAVAJO RUGS

# 1153

Bisti Navajo Weaving 1153

$4000

  • Number: 1153
  • Description: A black and white ribbon border surrounds the tightly woven gray field. Inside the field, in a three-column format, are two columns of five hexagons with ten feathers extending out from them. The center columns are black and white figures. 
  • Rug Size: 66″ x 40″
  • Colors: Gray, white, black and red.
  • Condition: Excellent
  • Circa: 1910
  • Weaver:  Unknown
  • Other details: Very tightly woven.

Bisti Navajo Rug 1153
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# 1165

Bisti Navajo Rug 1165

$12,000 NOW ONLY $10900!
YOU SAVE $1,100!!!

  • Number: 1165
  • Description: The outer border is a black / brown, then a white border, followed by a rust ribbon border with stepped designs with three green and red plant figures on each side, with other designs. Then a large white band around the rust designs and black designs coming from the final black border. In the brownish gray field are black circles with red centers, triangles, stepped designs, stars with tan circles in the center, and more curvature designs. This is a great 100-year-old Bisti Navajo weaving.
  • Rug Size: 93″ x 57″
  • Colors: Mountain Mahogany rust, natural black/brown, tan, brownish gray, white, aniline dyed red and green.
  • Condition: Excellent
  • Circa: 1920
  • Weaver: Unknown
  • Other Details: Tassels short.

Bisti Navajo Rug 1165
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# 1170

Revival Navajo Chiefs Blanket 1170

$3600

  • Number: 1170
  • Description: This large revival blanket has black white and gold zig zag lightning bolts protecting the gray field. To the left and right of this large lightning bolt is another smaller one. Bands of chevrons’ stepped designs and diamonds cover the field. In the center is a large cross with diamonds within diamonds around it.
  • Rug Size: 85″ x 62″
  • Colors: Gold, black, gray, and white.
  • Condition: Excellent
  • Circa: 1990
  • Weaver: Helen M. Johnson
  • Other Details: A revival from blankets woven in around 1880. Tightly woven.

Revival Navajo Chiefs Navajo Rug 1170
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That is all for this month.

Questions, give me a call, +1-559-259-9482, or CLICK TO EMAIL ME . . .

Charley

Outstanding Red Mesa 2 Featured Navajo Rugs . . .

Wednesday, March 29th, 2023

This Month’s Featured Navajo Rugs

April 2023

And the rain keeps falling. From three years of extreme drought to 200% of normal rainfall in three months. Quite a winter in California.

In spite of all the storms and cold weather, you could be comfy and warm with the earthy colors of authentic Navajo rugs and weavings in your decor.

Here are great weavings from our favorite collections.

JUST ARRIVED

# 1190 is a Red Mesa Navajo Rug. This outstanding Red Mesa will look great displayed horizontally on your floor or wall. 89″ x 60″, circa 1915 or earlier as indicated by the use of aniline dyed purple yarn. A very nicely woven rug.

Red Mesa Navajo Rug 1190
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# 1199 This Female Yei Navajo Rug is 69″ x 49″, circa 1930. It depicts four female Yei protected by a Guardian Yei. Very tightly woven and just back from being professionally cleaned.

female Yei Navajo Rug 1199
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FEATURED RUGS

# 1194 is a large Ganado Navajo Rug circa 1930, 99″ x 67″. Great colors in this old rug.

Ganado Navajo Rug 1194
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# 1171 is a Navajo Moki Blanket circa 1880, 86″ x 56″ this is a great 140-year-old rug, Take a close look at this one; it is great.

Moki Navajo Rug 1171
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That is all for this month.

Questions, give me a call, +1-559-259-9482, or CLICK TO EMAIL ME . . .

Charley

Incredible 1880 Navajo Blanket Featured For March. 2 More . . .

Tuesday, February 28th, 2023

This Month’s Featured Navajo Rugs

March 2023

MARCH SALE! 3 Featured Navajo Rugs *

The start of the year is a good time to try new things in your décor. Navajo weavings, whether used as a wall hanging, floor covering, or draped over your favorite reading chair, offer historic, yet timeless options in coloration and graphic patterns. Some tell a story, some are subtle, and others are quite bold; we’re sure to have one that fits your décor needs.

FEATURED RUGS

BONUS : During March These Three Rugs Are Reduced 20%!

# 1168 is a very tightly woven antique Navajo blanket, circa 1880; it is 72″ x 43″.

Now $7,040

Navajo Blanket 1168
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# 1166 is a tightly woven Toadlena / Two Grey Hills Storm Pattern; circa 1925; it is 88″ x 66″.

Now $6,000

Two Grey Hills Toadlena Storm Pattern Variant Navajo Rug 1166
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# 1172 is in our Rustic Rugs category. This Crystal Navajo rug is in very good condition; measures 78″ x 62″ and is circa 1950. This 70-year-old rug is ready for your office or home for

Now $2,000

Crystal Navajo Rug 1172
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Questions, give me a call, +1-559-259-9482, or CLICK TO EMAIL ME . . .

Charley

5 NEW 2 FEATURED NAVAJO RUGS FOR FEB 2023!

Monday, January 30th, 2023

This Month’s Featured Navajo Rugs

February 2023

* 5 New * 2 Featured Navajo Rugs *

Well; we got what we asked for. Rain; and lots of it.  As you have probably read or heard in national news stories, California started 2023 with a series of huge storms. The coastal areas got feet of rain and the mountains got even more feet of snow.  Here in central California’s San Joaquin Valley, we got seven inches of rain; its flat; no mud or rockslides here. We’re glad to have it after three years of drought.

As a cold winter continues across the county, there’s few things better than a Navajo weaving to add warmth to your décor.  Below are some terrific options.

New To The Collection

# 1188 is a Klagetoh Navajo weaving with four borders; it is 51″ x 35″ and circa 1965.  This is a very nicely woven one-of-a-kind work.

Klagetoh Navajo Weaving 1188
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# 1189 is a variant of JB Moore Catalogue Plate XXX 191. It includes red Cardinals; is 69″ x 51″ and circa 1920.  It is a great 100-year-old weaving that can be used as a rug or wall hanging.

A Variant of JB Moore Crystal Trading Post Catalogue Plate XXX Navajo Rug 1189
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# 1194 is a Ganado Navajo rug with outstanding colors; it is 99″ x 67″ and circa 1930. A very tightly woven piece it will work well as a rug or wall hanging.

Ganado Navajo Rug 1194
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Rustic Rugs

We’ve added two pieces to our Rustic Rugs Category.

# 1196 is a Toadlena / Two Grey Hills Navajo rug that measures 88″ x 56″. It is circa 1930. There is damage to one corner.

Toadlena / Two Grey Hills Navajo Rug 1196
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# 1201 is a Wide Ruins Navajo weaving by Master Weaver Ellen Smith. It is  60″ x 42″, circa 1980.  This is an extremely well woven piece by an award-winning weaver. There is slight color bleed; it is priced at an exceptionally fair value.

Wide Ruins Navajo Weaving by Master Weaver Ellen Smith 1201
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Featured Rugs

# 1162 is a Third Phase Navajo Chiefs blanket; circa 1885 to 1895 and measures 65″ x 50″. Now 5,800.

Third Phase Navajo Chiefs blanket 1162
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# 882 is a House Pictorial Navajo rug in a Double Diamond format. It is 70″ x 37″ and circa 1915.  Now 2,000.

House Pictorial Navajo Rug in a Double Diamond Format 882
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I am happy to answer questions about these and other items in our inventory; just give me a call, +1-559-259-9482, or CLICK TO EMAIL ME . . .

Best regards,

Charley

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2023! 3 FEATURED NAVAJO RUGS . . .

Wednesday, December 28th, 2022

This Month’s Featured Navajo Rugs

HAPPY NEW YEAR! January 2023

* 3 Featured Navajo Rugs *

It seems the weather has gone from summer to winter fast.  In this part of California there are long summers typically eight or nine months of sunny hot days with warm evenings; there are two weeks each of spring and fall then a brief two-month gloomy winter that comes on quick. The Navajo weavings in our home and office with their wool textures and earthy colors make it real comfy and cozy in winter.

My friend Bill Gordon of The Gordon Collection in Telluride, Colorado recently expanded his long-established retail space and launched an online store convenient for those who can’t get to Telluride. Check it out The Gordon Collection.

New Weavings

As we prepare to introduce some very special weavings in February, there are no new weavings this month.

Featured Rugs

# 547 is a Tec Nos Pos style by Master Weaver Lucy Begay; it is 48″ x 72″ and circa 2013. This piece is woven with handspun Churro Wool.  $7,440

Teec Nos Pos Navajo Rug Weaving for Sale by Master Weaver Lucy Begay 547
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# 406 is a Three Turkey Ruins Burnt Water Navajo weaving by Master Weaver Helen Bia. It is 24″ x 38″ and circa 1987.  This is one of Ms. Bia’s early weavings as it is believed she was about 13 years old when it was completed.  $1,800

Three Turkey Ruins Burntwater Navajo Weaving by Helen Bia 406
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# 1192 is a circa 1890 Transitional Navajo rug that measures 96″ x 50″; it is tightly woven.  This is a great 130-year-old rug, a true Native American antique. $5,500

Transitional Navajo Rug 1192
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I am happy to answer questions about these and any items in our inventory; just give me a call, +1-559-259-9482, or CLICK TO EMAIL ME

Sending you my best wishes for a great New Year and much success in 2023.

 

Charley

Exceptional Seven Female Yei Navajo Rug And More

Wednesday, November 30th, 2022

This Month’s Featured Navajo Rugs

December 2022

* 3 New Listings * 3 Featured *

As the holiday season arrives, we wish each of you moments of joy surrounded by the people and things you love. Wrapping up your gift giving list with a Navajo weaving would be a grand finale.

Our Newest Weavings

# 1192 is a great Transitional rug that measures 96″ x 50″; it is circa 1890 with vivid colors. This 130-year-old rug is a Native American treasure that will look great on the floor or wall. $5,500

Great Transitional Navajo Rug 1192
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#1193 is a Klagetoh Navajo Rug; it is 84″ x 49″ and circa 1920. This is a very good quality, tightly woven piece. $ 3,900

Klagetoh Navajo Rug 1193
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# 1187 is a large rug depicting Seven Female Yei; it measures 87″ x 49″ and is circa 1970. It is an exceptional value at $3,200.

Seven Female Yei Navajo Rug 1187
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Featured Rugs

# 1170 is a Revival Navajo Chief’s blanket. It is circa 1990 and measures 85″ x 62″.  It is tightly woven and durable.  $3,600

Revival Navajo Chiefs Blanket 1170
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# 1184 is a tightly woven Ganado Navajo Rug that measures 69″ x 40″ and is circa 1910.  This more than 100-year-old rug is a good value at $ 1,800.

Ganado Navajo Rug 1184
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# 1151 is a Germantown Pictorial Blanket circa 1890 and measures 68″ x 50″. It is canvas tight.  $6,900.

Germantown Navajo Pictorial Blanket 1151
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I am happy to answer questions about these and any items in our inventory; just give me a call.

Sending you my best wishes for happy holidays and prosperity in the coming year.

 
Give me a call +1-559-259-9482 or CLICK TO EMAIL ME

Charley

Fabulous Teec Nos Pos Navajo Rug For Sale November 2022 News

Monday, October 31st, 2022

This Month’s Featured Navajo Rugs

November 2022

Fall Is Here * 1 Listing * 2 Featured *

Fall has arrived in Central California; we are expecting our first rain today. Hope we get a lot this year.

Only one rug going up this month.

THIS FABULOUS TEEC

# 1147, a fabulous Teec Nos Pos weaving, 98″ x 59″, circa 1930.

Astounding Teec Nos Pos Navajo Rug 1147
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This is the best Teec Nos we have ever offered you.

The bright colors seem to jump out at you. It has been up before, just came back from cleaning, and looks great.

Marked down to only $24k . . CLICK

 

FEATURED RUGS FOR NOVEMBER

# 1154 a Red Mesa Runner circa 1920, 81″ x 43″. A striking 100-year-old rug. Marked down to only 4700.

Red Mesa Navajo Rug 1154
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# 1144 the second best Teec Nos Pos we have ever had, 76″ x 51″, circa 1920. Marked down to only 16k.

Teec Red Mesa 1144
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That is all for November any questions let me know. Give me a call +1-559-259-9482 or CLICK TO EMAIL ME

Charley


Just Back From Cleaning And Looks Fantastic

Tuesday, September 27th, 2022

This Month’s Featured Navajo Rugs

October 2022

It’s Finally Fall * 7 New Listings * 2 Featured *

It is finally fall in central California meaning our daytime highs are in the mid 80’s; it’s a tremendous change from just two weeks ago when it was a record high 114. We still need lots of rain to get us out of a three-year draught. If you have any you can spare send it this way.

Four rugs have been added to our Rustic Rugs section; to see them just follow this link . . .

 

New Arrivals

# 1148 is a Germantown eye dazzler style that was recently cleaned; it looks spectacular with all its vivid colors. It is 74 x 47 and circa 1880.

Germantown Eye Dazzler Navajo Blanket 1148
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# 1170 is a revival Chief’s blanket circa 1990. It is 85″ x 62″ and woven is a pattern that originated in the1880s.

Revival Navajo Chiefs Blanket 1170
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# 1184 is a Ganado rug circa 1910; it is very tightly woven and measures 69″ x 40″.

Ganado Navajo Rug 1184
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Featured Rugs

# 735 is a Toadlena / Two Grey Hills rug circa 1930. It measures 62″ x 43″ and is tightly woven.

Toadlena Two Grey Hills Navajo Rug 735
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# 1154 is Red Mesa style runner that is 81″ x 43″, circa 1920. This is a very striking 100-year-old rug.

Red Mesa Navajo Runner 1154
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This is all for now; wishing you a great fall with all the right weather for your area.

Give me a call +1-559-259-9482 or CLICK TO EMAIL ME

Charley

13 New Listings, Introducing Rustic Rugs! September 2022 Newsletter

Wednesday, August 31st, 2022

This Month’s Featured Navajo Rugs

September 2022

* 13 New Listings * 1 Featured * Introducing Rustic Rugs!

I hope all is well in your part of the country. It’s been more than a little hot here in central California; 51 of the past 90 days have reached the one hundred degree mark.

I’m optimistic about the approaching fall; thinking about fall decor with its earthy shades of natural, rust and brown.  With that in mind, I put together a great selection for you.

Meet Rustic Rugs

This month we launch Rustic Rugs. This category of good weavings that have minor imperfections allows us to offer prices lower than our other categories. There are weaving in grays and blacks; brown and natural, red and black, in a variety of Navajo weaving styles. Click here to view Rustic Rugs . . .

New Weavings

# 1175 is a large Ganado style weaving with a vivid red field. Circa 1940; it is 122″ x 68″. This piece is nicely woven and will make an outstanding durable rug.

Ganado Navajo Rug 1175
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# 1176 is another large Ganado style weaving; it is circa 1930.  At 118″ x 74″, it will be a great  rug in a good sized room.

Ganado Navajo Rug 1176
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# 1177 is a large Red Mesa style weaving; at 136″ x 72″ it will look stunning in a large room. It is circa 1940.

Red Mesa Navajo Rug 1177
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# 1173 is a transitional Navajo weaving that is 96″ x 48″. Circa 1890 this is a nice, good quality old transitional style piece.Transitional Navajo Rug 1173
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# 1179 is an antique transitional Navajo weaving; it is circa 1890. At 70″ x 56″ it will make an outstanding wall hanging or rug in a cozy seating area.

Transitional Navajo Rug 1179
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# 1180 is a Navajo Double Saddle Blanket that measures 57″ x 30″; it is circa 1940.Navajo Double Saddle Blanket 1180
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# 1181 is a Navajo Yei style weaving depicting three female Yei.  It is circa 1950 and 54″ x 38″.  This very tightly woven piece will make a very nice wall hanging.Three Female Yei Navajo Rug 1181
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# 1182 is a Crystal Trading Post weaving that is circa 1940.  It is nicely woven and measures

65″ x 45″.

Crystal Trading Post Navajo Rug 1182
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# 1183 is a Two Grey Hills style weaving that measures 56″ x 34″; it is circa 1950 and tightly woven.Two Grey Hills Navajo Rug 1183
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Featured Rug

# 555 is a Bisti style circa 1940; it is 71″ x 41″ and made of handspun wool yarn.

Reduced to $2,500.

Bisti Style Navajo Rug Weaving 555
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Enjoy our selection of Navajo weavings as you look for pieces for your office or home. 

I’m here if you have questions. Give me a call +1-559-259-9482 or reply to this email.

Wishing you a great end of summer and start to what I hope will be cool fall weather.

Give me a call +1-559-259-9482 or email

Charley

Fantastic 140-Year-Old Navajo Blanket August 2022 News

Sunday, July 31st, 2022


This Month’s Featured Navajo Rugs

August 2022

* 2 New Listings * 2 Featured *

Hope all is well in your part of the country, been a little hot here, over one hundred degrees the last 19 days.

We are adding two rugs this month.

New Weavings

# 1168 a 140-year-old Navajo Blanket, handspun yarn, 72″ x 43″, circa 1880. A fantastic blanket.

Navajo Blanket 1168
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# 1169 a Red Mesa Navajo Rug 79″ x 75″ circa 1940. This one will be a great floor rug.

Red Mesa Navajo Rug 1169
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Two Featured Rugs for August

# 1162 a beautiful Third Phase Chiefs blanket 65″ x 50″, Circa 1885 to 1895. Price $6,800.

Third Phase Navajo Chiefs blanket 1162
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# 1128 is a Germantown Navajo Blanket 74″ x 52″, circa 1880 to 1900. A great old blanket. Price $6,600.

Germantown Navajo Blanket 1128
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We are expecting fifteen larger rugs Tuesday. Will have some up next month.

This is all for now. Hope you all have a great Summer.

Any questions let me know.

Give me a call +1-559-259-9482 or email

Charley