Description
2’ 9” x 4’ 6” Finely hand-woven Native American Navajo Rug in ivory, red, gray, and black colors from the SW United States from the early 1900s. This Navajo rug is in a geometric pattern consisting of two large medallions set in a beautiful natural organic dye gray background with designs in ivory, red, black colors. The rug is in the original condition and has a very fine weave and high knot density. Navajo rugs are generally flat woven with wool for the body of the rug and usually cotton foundation. Navajo weavers use natural organic dyes that are available around their tribal land. The Navajo rugs have geometric designs and the design and symbols have religious and cultural meanings.
- Dimensions: 29” x 46”
- Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s
- Place of Origin: SW United States
- Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with natural vegetable dyes
- Condition: Wear consistent with age and use
SKU: 2054
