1890s Transitional tribe_navajo 1900s Handwoven Navajo Transitional Weaving

1900s Handwoven Navajo Transitional Weaving with Hand-Carded and Spun Wool featuring Natural Wool Colors and Red Accents

This necklace features a sterling silver clasp and cones

1' 9" Width

96') Width

1940s Handwoven Navajo Third Phase Chief Blanket Weaving with Hand-Carded and Spun Wool

1890s Transitional tribe_navajo 1900s Handwoven Navajo Transitional WeavingCirca 1890s handwoven Navajo transitional weaving featuring a bold geometric design, woven with hand carded and hand spun wool using bright aniline dyes. Navajo weavings were originally made as blankets, but in the late 1800s the introduction of inexpensive machine woven blankets reduced demand for handwoven examples. As traders began marketing these textiles to tourists for use as rugs and wall hangings, their function and presentation gradually