December 2023

Wishing you

Happy Holidays

Enjoy markdowns sitewide, for the best savings of the year!

Shop all Navajo rugs and weavings now through December 31.

FEATURED RUGS

#1142 is a Red Mesa Navajo rug in the style of a 3rd phase Chief’s blanket woven for use as a rug.  It features three wide red bands, separated by a black band and diamonds within diamonds. It is 75” x 57” inches with natural white and black, red, blue, brown, orange, and green. In excellent condition, this tightly woven rug of hand spun yarn is circa 1930; the weaver is unknown. Now $3220

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#1192 is a transitional style rug in black, gray, red, purple, and white; few rugs of this age still have bright purple color. The diamonds within diamonds pattern is in excellent condition, it was woven circa 1890 and measures 96” x 50”. Now $3,850

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FEATURED BLANKETS

#1151 is a 130-year-old antique Germantown Navajo Pictorial Blanket with three columns of eight diamonds within diamonds, whirling logs, cactus, and other patterns on a red field.  There is fringe at the top and bottom and a serrated tooth border. It is 68” x 50” in excellent condition.  Now $4,830

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#1162 is an exceptional third phase Chiefs blanket woven to be worn; it will make an excellent wall hanging. It is 65” x 50” in black, white, red, and blue in excellent condition and circa 1885-1895. Now $4,060

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#1168 this excellent 130-year-old blanket features eight diamonds along each side; a black ribbon with blue and white squares at the corners is surrounded by a field of five serrated diamonds. In excellent condition, it was woven in 1880; the weaver is unknown.    Now $6,160

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Be sure to order early for delivery before Christmas.

Questions, give me a call, +1-559-259-9482, or CLICK TO EMAIL ME . . . I am available by phone and email between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Pacific Time.

Charley

November 2023

Hi
 

The morning air is chilly and I’m thinking about the coming holidays filled with decorating and gift shopping. Here’s a head start so you can relax in December.

Pre-holiday Sale 25% OFF sitewide.

Shop early for your holiday décor and gifts.

All Navajo weavings are on SALE including previously marked down pieces. Take 25% off regular and sale priced rugs, wall hangings, and saddle blankets. Now through November 30, 2023.

Call me at 559-259-9482 to confirm prices and check out using credit cards or PayPal.

FEATURED WEAVINGS

#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. Previously $2,900 Now $2,175

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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 was $14,000 Now $10,500

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#1183 is from the Two Grey Hills area. The 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. Previously $1,000 Now $750

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#1194 Ganado Rug has three borders surrounding a gray center field with six stepped diamonds within diamonds: a very intricate pattern.  Its four corner tassels have been restored; this nearly 100-year-old rug is in excellent condition. 99”x67”; circa 1930 $8,200 Now $6,125

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#1195 Two Grey Hills Table Runner with Polar Bears.  This rare 75”x 20” size in natural black, white, and gray accented with aniline dyed yellow, red, orange, and turquoise includes six polar bears in its center. Circa 1930 it is in excellent condition; the weaver is unknown. Previously $2100 Now $1,575

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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.

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

Charley

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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These are great weavings at great prices good through September 30, 2023.

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

Charley

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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! 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

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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

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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

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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