Fall Into Navajo Weavings Featured October 2023

September 30th, 2023


This Month’s Featured Navajo Rugs

October 2023

Fall Into Navajo Weavings

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As the air cools and leaves change color, there is no better time than fall to add the earthy colors and symbols in Navajo Indian weavings to your collection or décor.

Our featured weavings come with special prices good through October 31, 2023.

Featured Rugs

#547 is a one-of-a-kind design Teec Nos Pos by Master Weaver Lucy Begay; circa 2013 it is in excellent condition and measures 48” x 72”.  This intricate deep red, black, gray, and white weaving is very tightly woven using hand-dyed Churro yarn. A collector’s piece, for sure. $5,440

Toadlena / Two Grey Hills Navajo Rug 1196
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#1170 This Revival Navajo Chief’s Blanket is based upon patterns originally woven in the 1880s. It is a  large weaving primarily black and gray with gold zig-zag lightning bolts protecting the inner field; it also includes a large cross, chevrons, and diamonds. It is 85” x 62”, in excellent condition and tightly woven; it is circa 1990. Helen M. Johnson is the weaver. $2,500

Revival Navajo Chiefs Blanket 1170
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#1183 is from the Two Grey Hills area.  Its black and white ribbon border encloses a blocked diamond in the center and  a blocked triangle at each corner. Cira 1950, it is in excellent condition and measures 56’ x 34”; Additional colors include tan, brown, and gray. $1,000

Transitional Navajo Rug 1192
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#1179 This more than one-hundred-year-old rug has thick bands gray separating thin bands of red, orange, and black interspersed with chevron bands of black, white, and gray. Circa 1890, it measures 70” x 56”.  $1,500

Crystal Navajo Rug 1172
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#1171 This Navajo Moki blanket was woven in the 1880s; it is in excellent condition and is a large piece at 86” x 56”.  This detailed design is rendered in black, red, blue, and purple; it  features diamonds, squares, lines, and crosses. Photos and a detailed description are included on our website. This very special Moki style blanket is $14,000

Two Grey Hills Toadlena Storm Pattern Variant Navajo Rug 1166
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#1189 This rug is a variant of Plate XXX of the JB Moore Crystal Trading Post Catalog published in the early 1900s.  Its black/brown ribbon border surrounds a gray field that features red cardinals and black airplane like shapes. It is in excellent condition and measures 69” x 51”,

This very nice antique rug is $3,500.

Revival Navajo Chiefs Blanket 1170
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#1047  A storm pattern rug very similar to Plate XXVIII featured in an early JB Moore Crystal Trading Post Catalog, this weaving is full of symbolism depicting the Sacred Mountains, the four winds and whirling logs. .A detailed description on this website explains the numerous symbols, squares, diamonds, zig-zag lines. It measures 45” x 65” and is in red, white, and black; it is circa 1910 and in excellent condition.  $2,900

Revival Navajo Chiefs Blanket 1170
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If you have questions, I am available by phone and email between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Pacific Time.

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Navajo Rugs Fall Cool Down Mark Downs 2023

August 30th, 2023

This Month’s Featured Navajo Rugs

September 2023

Fall Cool Down Mark Downs

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No matter which room you are decorating there is a Navajo weaving that will add warmth and true western Native American style to the spaces where you spend most of your time.

With our wide range of sizes, colorations, and patterns, you are sure to find the solution for every room in your home or office. Reduced prices are good through September 30, 2023.

Featured Rugs

#1196 is an 88” x 56” predominantly black and white weaving circa 1930; it features multiple water bugs in four rows.

Originally $2,500

Now $2,000

Toadlena / Two Grey Hills Navajo Rug 1196
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#1194  is a Granado style weaving from the 1930s. Its three borders enclose a gray field of six intricate diamond patterns. It is in excellent condition.

Originally $8,200

Now  $7,000

Ganado Navajo Rug 1194
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#1192 This 133-year-old Transitional style weaving is in excellent condition.  It is circa 1890 and measures 96” x 50”. It is very well woven with vivid colors including bright purple a color not often seen in this early timeframe.

Originally $5,500

Now $4,600

Transitional Navajo Rug 1192
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#1172 is a Crystal style rug circa 1950; it is very well woven with some imperfections. Its 78” x 62” ample size is well suited for a seating area or office space.

Originally $2,500

Now $1,700

Crystal Navajo Rug 1172
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#1166 This Two Grey Hills area weaving from the Toadlena Trading Post is a variant of the sought after Storm pattern. It includes multiple borders, Valero Stars, and an airplane like figure. An excellent tightly woven piece in black, white, gray, brown, and tan it  measures 88” x 66”.

Originally  $7,500

Now $5,000

Two Grey Hills Toadlena Storm Pattern Variant Navajo Rug 1166
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#1170 This circa 1990 weaving by Helen M. Johnson is a revival of a style originally woven in the 1880s.  It is in excellent condition and large measuring 85”x 62”. The complicated design includes a lightning bolt, diamonds, chevrons, and a large cross.

Originally $3,600

Now $3,000

Revival Navajo Chiefs Blanket 1170
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These are great weavings at great prices good through September 30, 2023.

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Charley

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Navajo Rugs End of Summer Sale 2023

July 30th, 2023

This Month’s Featured Navajo Rugs

August 2023

END OF SUMMER SALE

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It’s too hot to do anything else so we are having an End of Summer Sale; now through August 31st take advantage of great discounts while you add to your collection or enhance your surroundings.

Featured Rugs

# 1047 This black, gray, white, and red Storm Pattern weaving is very much like one shown the 1911 JB Moore Trading Post catalog. An extensive description of the symbols in this very detailed piece is included with the photo. It is 45” x 65”, circa 1910 and is in excellent condition. End of Summer Sale: $2,900

JB Moore Crystal Trading Post Storm Pattern Navajo Rug 1911 Catalog plate XXVIII 1047
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# 882 depicts 20 hogans (houses) on a background that closely resembles the color of the ground throughout the Navajo Reservation in Arizona. An intricate diamond pattern makes up the center space. Made of hand spun wool yarn, it’s 37” x 70” size is perfect for a conversation area, office, or reading nook. Circa 1915, it is in excellent condition. End of Summer Sale: $1,500

House Pictorial Navajo Rug in a Double Diamond Format 882
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# 881 This extensively detailed rug from the JB Moore Trading Post is circa 1940. The neutral color story will complement cabin, craftsman, traditional and modern southwest décor. It is 45” x 68”. Fading on the backside does not take away from its condition or beauty; in fact, it offers you two color ways. End of Summer Sale: $1,500

Natural Colored J. B. Moore Crystal Navajo Rug with a Large Diamond with Crosses in the Center 881
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# 735 is an outstanding tightly woven rug in the Two Grey Hills style. It’s very detailed patterns depict stars, crosses, diamonds, and arrows. It is circa 1930 and in excellent condition. End Summer Sale: $4,300

Toadlena Two Grey Hills Navajo Rug 735
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# 547 was woven by Navajo Master Weaver Lucy Begay in 2013. This very tightly woven piece is made of handspun, hand-dyed, Churro Sheep wool yarn; not only is this a very special weaving, it is also in excellent condition. This large, very intricate, custom design measures 48” x 72” and is deep red, black, gray, and white. End of Summer Sale: $6,000

Teec Nos Pos Navajo Rug Weaving for Sale by Master Weaver Lucy Begay 547
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# 1060 is a banded Transitional rug with five wide chevron bands between six wide desert gray bands. Circa 1910 this 123-year-old rug is in very good condition and measures 45” x 68”. It is made of handspun wool yarn. End of Summer Sale: $1,100

Transitional Navajo Banded Rug for Sale 1060
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# 1128 This outstanding Germantown year blanket is in excellent condition. Woven between 1880 and 1900 it features dark green, red, yellow, blues, black, and white. The short fringe was attached after the weaving was complete. End of Summer Sale: $5,000

Germantown Navajo Blanket 1128
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# 1142 This Red Mesa rug is in the style of a 3rd phase Chief’s blanket design with three wide red bands, a black band, two white bands, and diamonds. Circa 1930 its measures 76” x 57”, is in excellent condition. It is tightly woven of handspun wool and will look great on the floor or wall. End of Summer Sale: $3,600

Red Mesa Navajo Rug 1142
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# 1148 Is a spectacular 140-year-old Germantown Eye Dazzler blanket with great colors including maroon, gold, pink, green, white, and black. The detailed design includes diamond and zig zag patterns. It is 74” x 47” , circa 1880, tightly woven, and in excellent condition. End of Summer Sale: $12,000

Germantown Navajo Blanket 1148
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# 1153 This stunning black and white with red accents Bisti style Navajo weaving includes a ribbon border, feather detailed hexagons, and people figures. Woven in 1910, it is in excellent condition and very tightly woven. It measures 66” x 40”. End of Summer Sale: $3,000

Bisti Navajo Weaving 1153
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Wishing you a great end of summer and a cool down from this scorcher.

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Charley

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July 2023 Featured JB Moore. Ganado. Red Mesa Navajo Rugs

July 1st, 2023

This Month’s Featured Navajo Rugs

July 2023

Summer’s here and it’s a perfect time to revisit the collection full of one of a kind weavings by traditional Navajo weavers in Arizona and New Mexico.

Whether you are looking for a wall hanging, rug, or an accent piece to display over the back of a couch there are dozens to choose from.

FEATURED RUGS

# 1047 This Storm Pattern Navajo Rug is a very close to the one in the JB Moore 1911 Catalog. The square in the rug could symbolize a Navajo Hogan, a lake, or the center of the universe. The squares in the corners are sometimes referred to as the four Sacred Mountains of the Navajo, the four winds, or the four cardinal directions. The radiating zigzag lines are referred to as lighting bolts.

The motifs at the top and bottom are water bugs or pinion beetles. Above and below the water bugs are Whirling Logs which the impression of circular motion by the bent ends. Whirling Logs crossing each other are a sacred symbol used in the Navajo religious ceremonies, sand paintings, and incorporated into weavings around the 1880s.

A great Navajo JB Moore Catalog Rug.

JB Moore Crystal Trading Post Storm Pattern Navajo Rug 1911 Catalog plate XXVIII 1047
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# 1194 is a Ganado with three borders enclose a gray field. The first is stepped brown/black then a white stepped border, the last one is a brown/black ribbon border. In the center are six stepped diamonds within diamonds. The four tassels are restored.

Ganado Navajo Rug 1194
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# 1156 is a Red Mesa Teec Nos Pos with a storm pattern variant in the center of a natural gray field with Teec designs on the sides surrounded by a black and white ribbon border.

Red Mesa Teec Nos Pos Storm Pattern Variant Navajo Rug 1156
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That is all for this month.

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Charley

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June 2023 Table Runner, Single Yei Navajo Rugs

June 1st, 2023

This Month’s Featured Navajo Rugs

June 2023

Well, I have almost gotten my accounting practice closed and look forward to having more time to search for rugs and other Navajo weavings.

NEW WEAVINGS

# 1195 is a great table runner that measures 75″ x 20″; it will add fabulous style to your at home dining. Circa 1930, it has six white bears down its center; are they Polar Bears? It is the only Navajo weaving that I have seen with Polar Bears.

Two Grey Hills Navajo Rug 1195
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# 1197 is a Single Yei surrounded by four distinct borders. It is 73″ x 42″ and circa 1930. It will show great on your floor or wall.

Yei Navajo Rug 1197
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FEATURED RUGS

# 735 is a Toadlena Two Grey Hills Navajo weaving; the best of its kind we have ever offered; circa 1930, it measures 43″ x 62″. It was exhibited at the Kings Art Center in 2021.

Toadlena Two Grey Hills Navajo Rug 735
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# 1194 is a large Ganado Navajo rug that measures 99″ x 67″ inches and is circa 1930. It will make a great floor rug.

Ganado Navajo Rug 1194
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That is all for this month.

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Charley

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

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.

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Charley

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Outstanding Red Mesa 2 Featured Navajo Rugs . . .

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.

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Charley

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

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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5 NEW 2 FEATURED NAVAJO RUGS FOR FEB 2023!

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

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

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

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