Vintage Native American Navajo Rug, Wool & Cotton, Geometric Eye Dazzler Pattern, 3x5

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A dynamic and visually captivating example of traditional Navajo textile art, this early 20th-century Eye Dazzler rug is handwoven in … Read more A dynamic and visually captivating example of traditional Navajo textile art, this early 20th-century Eye Dazzler rug is handwoven in the American Southwest with striking geometric intensity. The design features two vertical columns of varied diamond motifs, rendered in vivid ivory, red, and black, set against a warm oatmeal-toned ground.

Woven from hand-spun wool on a cotton foundation, this rug displays a fine weave and high knot density, hallmarks of exceptional Navajo craftsmanship. The Eye Dazzler pattern, known for its optical energy and precision, became popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and continues to represent a bold expression of cultural identity and artistry.

The color palette, achieved through natural, plant-based dyes, reflects the earthy vibrancy of the Southwestern landscape, while the diamond motifs carry deep symbolic resonance within Navajo spiritual tradition.


Dimensions: 3� 3� x 4� 9�

Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s

Place of Origin: SW United States

Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with vegetable dyes

Condition: Excellent


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