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An exceptional and historically significant example of early 20th-century Navajo textile art, this finely woven rug was created by Geraldine Johnson, the esteemed matriarch of the renowned Johnson weaving clan. Handwoven in the American Southwest circa 1930, this rug embodies the mastery and spiritual symbolism characteristic of the Storm Pattern, one of the most revered motifs in Navajo weaving traditions.

Rendered in a rare and harmonious palette of warm gray, earthy brown, ivory, and soft pink, the composition is both powerful and balanced. The central motif—interpreted as the sacred storm or “warrior” pattern—features dynamic geometric forms and finely articulated water bug symbols, which hold spiritual significance relating to rain, protection, and harmony in the natural world.

Crafted from hand-dyed wool on a cotton foundation, the rug exemplifies the precision, rhythm, and narrative depth that have come to define the best of Navajo weaving. Its high knot density and clarity of design speak to Geraldine Johnson’s skill and aesthetic vision, solidifying this piece as a museum-worthy artifact with exceptional provenance.

This rug stands as a testament to the artistic legacy of the Johnson clan and offers collectors a rare opportunity to acquire an authentic, signed work from one of the most celebrated families in Navajo weaving history.

Provenance: Woven by Geraldine Johnson, matriarch of the Johnson weaving family, circa 1930, American Southwest.

Dimensions: 3’ 6” x 5’
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:  Excellent

SKU: 1939

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Vintage Native American Navajo Storm Pattern by Geraldine Johnson in Gray, Brown, Ivory 1939, The Persian Knot, SKU 1939
Vintage Native American Navajo Storm Pattern by Geraldine Johnson in Gray, Brown, Ivory 1939, The Persian Knot, SKU 1939
Vintage Native American Navajo Storm Pattern by Geraldine Johnson in Gray, Brown, Ivory 1939, The Persian Knot, SKU 1939
Vintage Native American Navajo Storm Pattern by Geraldine Johnson in Gray, Brown, Ivory 1939, The Persian Knot, SKU 1939
Vintage Native American Navajo Storm Pattern by Geraldine Johnson in Gray, Brown, Ivory 1939, The Persian Knot, SKU 1939
Vintage Native American Navajo Storm Pattern by Geraldine Johnson in Gray, Brown, Ivory 1939, The Persian Knot, SKU 1939
Vintage Native American Navajo Storm Pattern by Geraldine Johnson in Gray, Brown, Ivory 1939, The Persian Knot, SKU 1939
Vintage Native American Navajo Storm Pattern by Geraldine Johnson in Gray, Brown, Ivory 1939, The Persian Knot, SKU 1939
Vintage Native American Navajo Storm Pattern by Geraldine Johnson in Gray, Brown, Ivory 1939, The Persian Knot, SKU 1939
Vintage Native American Navajo Storm Pattern by Geraldine Johnson in Gray, Brown, Ivory 1939, The Persian Knot, SKU 1939
Vintage Native American Navajo Storm Pattern by Geraldine Johnson in Gray, Brown, Ivory 1939, The Persian Knot, SKU 1939
Vintage Native American Navajo Storm Pattern by Geraldine Johnson in Gray, Brown, Ivory 1939, The Persian Knot, SKU 1939
Vintage Native American Navajo Storm Pattern by Geraldine Johnson in Gray, Brown, Ivory 1939, The Persian Knot, SKU 1939
Vintage Native American Navajo Storm Pattern by Geraldine Johnson in Gray, Brown, Ivory 1939, The Persian Knot, SKU 1939
Vintage Native American Navajo Storm Pattern by Geraldine Johnson in Gray, Brown, Ivory 1939, The Persian Knot, SKU 1939
Vintage Native American Navajo Storm Pattern by Geraldine Johnson in Gray, Brown, Ivory 1939, The Persian Knot, SKU 1939
Vintage Native American Navajo Storm Pattern by Geraldine Johnson in Gray, Brown, Ivory 1939, The Persian Knot, SKU 1939
Vintage Native American Navajo Storm Pattern by Geraldine Johnson in Gray, Brown, Ivory 1939, The Persian Knot, SKU 1939
Vintage Native American Navajo Storm Pattern by Geraldine Johnson in Gray, Brown, Ivory 1939, The Persian Knot, SKU 1939
Vintage Native American Navajo Storm Pattern by Geraldine Johnson in Gray, Brown, Ivory 1939, The Persian Knot, SKU 1939
Vintage Native American Navajo Storm Pattern by Geraldine Johnson in Gray, Brown, Ivory 1939, The Persian Knot, SKU 1939
Vintage Native American Navajo Storm Pattern by Geraldine Johnson in Gray, Brown, Ivory 1939, The Persian Knot, SKU 1939
Vintage Native American Navajo Storm Pattern by Geraldine Johnson in Gray, Brown, Ivory 1939, The Persian Knot, SKU 1939
Vintage Native American Navajo Storm Pattern by Geraldine Johnson in Gray, Brown, Ivory 1939, The Persian Knot, SKU 1939
Vintage Native American Navajo Storm Pattern by Geraldine Johnson in Gray, Brown, Ivory 1939, The Persian Knot, SKU 1939
Vintage Native American Navajo Storm Pattern by Geraldine Johnson in Gray, Brown, Ivory 1939, The Persian Knot, SKU 1939
Vintage Native American Navajo Storm Pattern by Geraldine Johnson in Gray, Brown, Ivory 1939, The Persian Knot, SKU 1939
Vintage Native American Navajo Storm Pattern by Geraldine Johnson in Gray, Brown, Ivory 1939, The Persian Knot, SKU 1939
Vintage Native American Navajo Storm Pattern by Geraldine Johnson in Gray, Brown, Ivory 1939, The Persian Knot, SKU 1939
Vintage Native American Navajo Storm Pattern by Geraldine Johnson in Gray, Brown, Ivory 1939, The Persian Knot, SKU 1939
Vintage Native American Navajo Storm Pattern by Geraldine Johnson in Gray, Brown, Ivory 1939, The Persian Knot, SKU 1939
Vintage Native American Navajo Storm Pattern by Geraldine Johnson in Gray, Brown, Ivory 1939, The Persian Knot, SKU 1939
Vintage Native American Navajo Storm Pattern by Geraldine Johnson in Gray, Brown, Ivory 1939, The Persian Knot, SKU 1939
Vintage Native American Navajo Storm Pattern by Geraldine Johnson in Gray, Brown, Ivory 1939, The Persian Knot, SKU 1939
Vintage Native American Navajo Storm Pattern by Geraldine Johnson in Gray, Brown, Ivory 1939, The Persian Knot, SKU 1939
Vintage Native American Navajo Storm Pattern by Geraldine Johnson in Gray, Brown, Ivory 1939, The Persian Knot, SKU 1939
Vintage Native American Navajo Storm Pattern by Geraldine Johnson in Gray, Brown, Ivory 1939, The Persian Knot, SKU 1939
Vintage Native American Navajo Storm Pattern by Geraldine Johnson in Gray, Brown, Ivory 1939, The Persian Knot, SKU 1939

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