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A contemporary Navajo rug Third phase Chief's blanket, circa 1870–1880. Navajo weaving (Navajo: diyogí) are textiles produced by Navajo people, who are based near the Four Corners area of the United States. Navajo textiles are highly regarded and have been sought after as trade items for more than 150 years.
Navajo rugs are woven by Navajo women today from Navajo-Churro sheep, other breeds of sheep, or commercial wool. Designs can be pictorial or abstract, based on historic Navajo, Spanish, Asian, or Persian designs. 20th century Navajo weavers include Clara Sherman and Hosteen Klah, who co-founded the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian.
Navajo rugs are woven by Navajo women today from Navajo-Churro sheep or commercial wool. Designs can be pictorial or abstract, based on traditional Navajo, Spanish, Oriental, or Persian designs. 20th-century Navajo weavers include Clara Sherman and Hosteen Klah, who co-founded the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian.
During the winter months, Moore employed Navajo weavers to make rugs. He ensured that the wool and the weaving were good quality, and created designs of his own, [a] quickly gaining a reputation as a source of good quality rugs. [2] He would buy local wool, but send it for mechanical cleaning and carding to eastern woolen mills. [7]
Grace Henderson Nez (May 10, 1913 – July 14, 2006) [1] was a Navajo weaver, known for her traditional designs. [2] Her main styles were old designs from the 19th century and Ganado style. [ 3 ] Some of her work was demonstrated at the Hubbell Trading Post , which is home to an archive of works from various Navajo weavers.
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Daisy Taugelchee (c. 1909 – September 8, 1990) was a Navajo weaver. The Denver Art Museum declared Taugelchee as "widely considered the most talented Navajo weaver and spinner who ever lived". [1] In 2004 one of her rugs was featured on a United States Postal Service stamp.