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What are Native American blankets called?
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The most well-known Native American blankets come from Navajo weaving, which are prized by collectors worldwide. Originally utilitarian, the Navajo people began creating blankets specifically for export and tourism in the 19th century. Shop a collection of Navajo blankets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Mixtec Cloud and Thunder Symbol Serape Blanket Oaxaca Mexico
Located in New York, NY
Mixtec wool serape blanket, handwoven with traditional cloud and thunder symbols. Slit opening in
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Tribal Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Native American Corn Husk Plateau Bag
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very fine exceptional early 19th century native American Indian corn husk plateau bag. Fine condition with a fantastic patch repair on one side.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Wool
$1,996 Sale Price
20% Off
Navajo Germantown Saddle Blanket
Located in Sharon, CT
Finely woven small blanket.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Navajo Native American Objects
Materials
Wool
Antique Navajo Chief Blanket
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sometimes categorized as the fourth-phase chief blanket, this wonderful piece of Navajo textile art
Category
Antique 1890s American Navajo Native American Objects
Materials
Wool
$12,500
Zabihi Collection American Navajo Blanket
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th century American Navajo blanket rug
Details
rug no. r5834
size 1' 4" x 3' 1" (41 x
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1940s Navajo Single Saddle Blanket
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Navajo single saddle with eye dazzler design. Trunk piece, unused condition.
Period: circa 1940
Origin: Navajo, Southwest
Size: 28" x 29".
Family Owned & Operated
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Category
Vintage 1940s American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Other
