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What is a Navajo blanket called?

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What is a Navajo blanket called?
Navajo blankets are also known as “chief’s blankets”. They were referred to as such because in the days of trading, the blankets were so expensive that only the chiefs could afford them. You’ll find a variety of chief blankets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique Navajo Chief Blanket Third Phase Revival
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a Navajo chief blanket of the third phase circa 1895-1920s. The chief blanket is the
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Early 20th Century American Navajo Tapestries

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Yarn

Antique Navajo Chief Blanket
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sometimes categorized as the fourth-phase chief blanket, this wonderful piece of Navajo textile art
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Antique 1890s American Navajo Native American Objects

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Wool

Antique Navajo Chief Blanket Circa 1910
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
rug has. The talented Navajo weaver wove this chief blanket with wool yarns that were dyed with
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Vintage 1910s American Navajo North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Colorful Vintage Swedish Wall Rug Interior Design Home Decor
Located in London, GB
native American Navajo Chiefs blanket 168 x 86 cm approximate Period 1960s Condition; Good.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Tapestries

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Wool

Antique 19th Century Navajo Chief Hand Woven Wool Blanket Stripe Earthtones
Located in Hyattsville, MD
G.A.H. Monogram in two places. Hand woven patches. Frayed edges, holes, etc. 76 x 59 in
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Quilts and Blankets

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Wool

Contemporary Santa Fe Southwest Modern Chief Blanket Navajo-Style Rug
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
81046 Southwest Modern Chief Blanket Navajo-Style Rug, 06'03 x 05'11. Embark on an enchanting
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21st Century and Contemporary South Asian Navajo Indian Rugs

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Wool

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