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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.
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
Navajo Child's Blanket
Located in Sharon, CT
An early blanket.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Navajo Native American Objects
Materials
Wool
$1,000
Navajo Child's Blanket
By Navajo Indian Art
Located in Sharon, CT
A late classic small (child's) blanket.
Category
Antique 1880s American Tribal Native American Objects
Materials
Wool
$1,240
Crow Beaded Blanket Strip
By Crow
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Vintage Native American Crow beaded blanket strip on old blue stroud having original salvage both sides.
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Fabric, Beads
Antique Navajo Chief Blanket
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sometimes categorized as the fourth-phase chief blanket, this wonderful piece of Navajo textile art is well preserved and can be dated to 1890-1910.
Category
Antique 1890s American Navajo Native American Objects
Materials
Wool
$12,500