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Don't buy a rug if it isn't authentic Navajo. You should instead work with a trusted dealer to ensure that you're purchasing authentic Navajo rugs. This video is essential viewing by both novice and seasoned collectors. You must be able to tell the difference between a Navajo rugs and Navajo blankets because the cost of each textile will vary depending on its weaving.

The one at the bottom was woven from Working with the Wool by Noel Bennett, Tiana Bighorse. Noel lived and taught weaving in Gallup on Thursday nights when you lived in Church Rock. It doesn’t fit any regional description. This is a banded rugs and it would be best to call the design a Chinle (or an Eyedazzler) depending on which eye is being dazzled.

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The most unusual early blankets, some dating from the mid-1800s, are those with less than 50 surviving examples. Collectors prize Navajo blankets due to their rarity. Many collectors consider a fine Navajo Navajo cushion the cornerstone of their collection. The high price of these textiles reflects the combination of rarity & collector enthusiasm. Navajo blankets display a level artistic sophistication rivaling modern art that is comparable to modern art. Navajo blankets excel in balance, composition, color, and contrast.

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Prices are dependent on size, age, tightness of the weave, and intricacy of design. Navajo rugs are so expensive due to their exemplary craftsmanship and use of high quality wool. The tightness of the weaving, size of the rug, dyes used and condition all affect a Navajo rug’s price. Prices for Navajo rugs typically range anywhere from $100 to a few thousand dollars. In the early 1800s Navajo women began to weave chief’s blankets, which were so widely traded that they were worn by Indians from the northern Great Plains to the Mexican border. Although not a badge of chieftainship, these blankets did symbolize power and affluence. The value of a Navajo rug will depend on a few factors, such as how large it is, how old it is, how tight the weaving is, the style, what dyes were used, and what condition it is in. Navajo rugs can range anywhere from $100 for a small one, to several thousand dollars for a large and old one. The only surviving pioneer mill for those blankets is Pendleton Woolen Mills in Pendleton, Oregon. They sell to non-Indians as well, but about half their annual production goes to Indians, particularly Navajos.

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These rugs are so special because of the history they hold. This is why they cost so much more. We have already spoken a bit more about the history behind these rugs. This isn't the only reason why they are more expensive than others. There are many other reasons. Authentic Navajo rugs woven by hand on a Navajo Loom. There are three standard sizes: 5x8, 6x6 and 9x9. You can see that most rugs are woven in a rectangular shape if you take a look at the common sizes. This configuration can make it difficult to weave larger sizes.

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My team and me are here to provide you with only valid information about rugs and carpets. The place to go if you are looking for information about carpets and rugs. Our concern is to inform you about facts and figures that will help you make informed decisions regarding the rug that you choose and purchase. Medicine Man Gallery specializes exclusively in authentic Navajo rugs, Navajo blankets, including Chiefs Blankets (early Classic Navajo Blankets), Transitional Blankets (late Classic Navajo Blankets), and Navajo weavings of Ganado, Two Grey Hills. There are four periods for Navajo blankets and rugs: Classic Period (1650-1868), Late Classic Period (1865-1880), Transitional Period (1895-1895), Rug Period (1895-Present).

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These rugs feature different patterns on their surface that are very unique among other rugs. As we discussed, the Navajo handlooms have multiple yarns that are interwoven by the weavers. This allows for multiple design strips. These stripes stood out from the many others on the same rug, and were extremely thin. The corners of the Navajo rugs also had borders around them that represented their culture, heritage and spirituality. Through the tiny details, these borders told the stories of their lives. These rugs are made of premium wool and yarn. They will last for years. They are delicate and should be cleaned by hand, not the washing machine. The vibrant colors of the Navajo rugs have been dyed with vegetable dyes or natural pigments. These colors are durable and will not wash out during cleaning. If they are properly maintained, such as by keeping them clean and getting enough sun, they can last many years. There are four main types of Navajo rugs. They are Ganado (two grey hills), Klagetoh, Burntwater, and Klagetoh.These categories can be classified according to the differences in their designs. They are more straightforward than the two other categories, with the Ganado and Klagetoh having simpler designs. The Navajo weaver thought of four colors to express their spirituality and culture. These colors were: blue, white, yellow, black and These colors served as symbolic elements to represent the tribe's tribe through the rugs.

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