1920s Multicolor Geometric Tribal Antique American Navajo Rug 3'6" X 5'9" Flatweave Wool Carpet

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The robust red and creamy ivory contrast in this wide ruins blanket style scatter. The pattern is based on horizontal … Read more The robust red and creamy ivory contrast in this wide ruins blanket style scatter. The pattern is based on horizontal zig-zags, making a lozenge chain or creating triangles. Narrow bands of doubled parallelograms are an additional feature as they wander across this vintage scatter in good condition. Early 20th Century Navajo Chinle Wide Ruins Carpet, circa 1925 – 3'6" x 5'9" This authentic Navajo Chinle Wide Ruins carpet, woven circa 1925, exemplifies the artistry of Native American textile traditions. Featuring a flat weave construction in wool, the rug is adorned with bold geometric patterns of diamonds and zigzags, rendered in a refined palette of ivory, chocolate brown, sandstone, and deep red accents. The Chinle Wide Ruins style, originating in northeastern Arizona, is celebrated for its horizontal banded compositions and rhythmic use of color, creating both harmony and movement. The alternating diamond motifs and stepped patterns embody the symbolic depth of Navajo weaving, often associated with balance, protection, and cultural continuity. Type: Navajo Chinle Wide Ruins Rug Date: Circa 1925 Origin: USA Material: Wool, flat weave Dimensions: 3'6" x 5'9" (107 x 175 cm) Condition: Excellent antique condition; minimal age-related wear A timeless collector’s piece, this rug brings the heritage of the Navajo Nation into both historic collections and modern interior design. See less