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An exceptional example of Native American textile artistry, this vintage Navajo rug from the first half of the 20th century …
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An exceptional example of Native American textile artistry, this vintage Navajo rug from the first half of the 20th century features the iconic "Eye Dazzler" pattern. Handwoven in the Southwestern United States, the rug showcases a radiant color palette of yellow, ivory, gray, and brown arranged in a dynamic, symmetrical composition set against a silver-gray ground. A brown and ivory border frames the piece, enhancing the geometric intricacy of the central motif.
Woven from hand-spun wool with a cotton foundation, this textile is a testament to the time-honored techniques passed down through generations of Navajo artisans. The dyes are derived from natural, organic materials native to the region, further enhancing the authenticity and integrity of the piece. Rich in symbolic meaning and cultural heritage, Navajo rugs often incorporate patterns tied to spirituality, cosmology, and tribal storytelling.
Originally used as tapestry wall art, this rug includes a hand-stitched display sleeve on the reverse, allowing for seamless installation using a tapestry rod.
Dimensions: 2� 7� x 4� 8�
Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 1900s
Place of Origin: Southwest, America
Material: Wool pile on a wool foundation with all vegetable dyes
Condition: Excellent
SKU: 1502
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- Dimensions
- 2′7″ × 4′8″ and 0.5″ thick
- Styles
- American
- Rug Construction
- Flatweave
- Pattern
- Geometric
- Period
- 1900 - 1909
- Country of Origin
- American Samoa
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wool
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gray
- Condition Notes
- Excellent Excellent less
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