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Zabihi Collection American Navajo Blanket
Zabihi Collection American Navajo Blanket

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 94 cm)

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Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Wool

Handmade Antique Collectible Native American Navajo Blanket, 1890s, 1B557
Handmade Antique Collectible Native American Navajo Blanket, 1890s, 1B557

Handmade Antique Collectible Native American Navajo Blanket, 1890s, 1B557

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Antique hand-woven American-Indian Navajo blanket in original great condition. The blanket has been made in the end of 19th century in bright red shade.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Wool

Antique Navajo Rug Circa 1910 Southwestern Handwoven Navajo Blanket 3'3" x 6'10"
Antique Navajo Rug Circa 1910 Southwestern Handwoven Navajo Blanket 3'3" x 6'10"

Antique Navajo Rug Circa 1910 Southwestern Handwoven Navajo Blanket 3'3" x 6'10"

Located in Port Washington, NY

A striking antique Navajo rug dating to circa 1910, handwoven by Navajo artisans in the American Southwest. This beautiful textile reflects the bold geometric aesthetics and refined ...

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Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Wool

Navajo Transitional Pillow
Navajo Transitional Pillow

Navajo Transitional Pillow

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Native American Weavings, Navajo Blankets, Pillows.

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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Wool

Navajo Transitional Pillow
Navajo Transitional Pillow

Navajo Transitional Pillow

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Native American Weavings, Navajo Blankets, Pillows.

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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Wool, Leather

Navajo Transitional Pillow Pair
Navajo Transitional Pillow Pair

Navajo Transitional Pillow Pair

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Native American Weavings, Navajo Blankets, Pillows

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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Wool

1920s Navajo Double Saddle Blanket with Maltese Cross & Checkerboard Design
1920s Navajo Double Saddle Blanket with Maltese Cross & Checkerboard Design

1920s Navajo Double Saddle Blanket with Maltese Cross & Checkerboard Design

By Navajo Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

This early 20th-century Navajo double saddle blanket, woven circa 1920s, is a remarkable example of traditional Southwestern textile artistry.

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Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Wool

Navajo Transitional Pillow Pair
Navajo Transitional Pillow Pair

Navajo Transitional Pillow Pair

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Native American Weavings, Navajo Blankets, Pillows.

Category

Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Wool

Navajo Dine Large Red Mesa Wool Weaving
Navajo Dine Large Red Mesa Wool Weaving

Navajo Dine Large Red Mesa Wool Weaving

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Navajo blankets that were traditionally worn, transitioned to rugs, partly due to the introduction of commercial dyes and yarns, which changed the standard color palette and increase...

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Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Navajo Area Rug, Handwoven Wool, Eye Dazzler Pattern
Vintage Navajo Area Rug, Handwoven Wool, Eye Dazzler Pattern

Vintage Navajo Area Rug, Handwoven Wool, Eye Dazzler Pattern

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 2' 7" x 5' Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: SW America Material: Wool on a cotton foundation with vegetable dyes Condition: Wear consistent...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Southwestern style Rug, Southwest Modern Desert & Contemporary Santa Fe
Antique Southwestern style Rug, Southwest Modern Desert & Contemporary Santa Fe

Antique Southwestern style Rug, Southwest Modern Desert & Contemporary Santa Fe

By Navajo

Located in Dallas, TX

Rustic yet refined, this versatile Navajo blanket is well-suited with a variety of styles: Folk Art Style, Modern Mexican, Native American, Navajo, Aztec, Desert, Santa Fe, Pacific N...

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Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Navajo Rug, Handwoven Wool, Chinle Revival Design, 1920s
Vintage Navajo Rug, Handwoven Wool, Chinle Revival Design, 1920s

Vintage Navajo Rug, Handwoven Wool, Chinle Revival Design, 1920s

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 36” x 60” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Southwest, United States Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with vegetable dyes Condi...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Navajo Transitional blanket, circa 1890
Navajo Transitional blanket, circa 1890

Navajo Transitional blanket, circa 1890

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Classical Navajo transition blanket tied on fringe both ends, stacked white diamonds with blue dark brown centers and bands. 4' x 6'8" Period: circa 1890s Origin: Navajo, Southwest ...

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1890s American Native American Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Other

1920s Navajo Transitional Pictorial Blanket
1920s Navajo Transitional Pictorial Blanket

1920s Navajo Transitional Pictorial Blanket

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Native American Navajo transitional pictorial with bird. A few older "in use" repairs more interesting than distracting. 4'8" x 6' Period: circa 1920 Origin: Navajo, Southwest Size:...

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1920s American Native American Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Other

Navajo Child's Blanket
Navajo Child's Blanket

Navajo Child's Blanket

By Navajo Indian Art

Located in Sharon, CT

A late classic small (child's) blanket.

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1880s American Tribal Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Mexican Saltillo Serape Kilim Rug, Handwoven Wool, 1900s
Vintage Mexican Saltillo Serape Kilim Rug, Handwoven Wool, 1900s

Vintage Mexican Saltillo Serape Kilim Rug, Handwoven Wool, 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 52” x 74” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Mexico Material: Wool on a cotton foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The P...

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Early 20th Century Mexican Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19th Century Transitional Period American Navajo Carpet (5'5" x 7'2"-165 x 218)
19th Century Transitional Period American Navajo Carpet (5'5" x 7'2"-165 x 218)

19th Century Transitional Period American Navajo Carpet (5'5" x 7'2"-165 x 218)

Located in New York, NY

19th Century Transitional Period American Navajo Blanket ( 5'5" x 7'2"-165 x 218 ) 19th Century Transitional Period Navajo Carpet Circa 1880 Wool Flat Weave USA Dimensions: 5'5" ×...

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1880s American Navajo Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Southwestern Texcoco Flat-Woven Kilim Rug in Royal Blue and Deity Motif
Vintage Southwestern Texcoco Flat-Woven Kilim Rug in Royal Blue and Deity Motif

Vintage Southwestern Texcoco Flat-Woven Kilim Rug in Royal Blue and Deity Motif

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 54” x 75” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Mexico Material: Wool on a cotton foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The P...

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Early 20th Century Mexican Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Mexican Saltillo Serape, Handwoven Wool Kilim, Coahuila, 1900s
Antique Mexican Saltillo Serape, Handwoven Wool Kilim, Coahuila, 1900s

Antique Mexican Saltillo Serape, Handwoven Wool Kilim, Coahuila, 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 28” x 46” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Mexico Material: Wool on a cotton foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The P...

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Early 20th Century Mexican Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Navajo Area Rug, Handwoven Wool, Early 20th Century
Vintage Navajo Area Rug, Handwoven Wool, Early 20th Century

Vintage Navajo Area Rug, Handwoven Wool, Early 20th Century

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 3’ x 4’ 4” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: SW America Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation Condition: Wear throughout The Persian...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Native American Navajo Serape Blanket Rug Transitional circa 1890
Antique Native American Navajo Serape Blanket Rug Transitional circa 1890

Antique Native American Navajo Serape Blanket Rug Transitional circa 1890

By Navajo

Located in Denver, CO

Exceptional antique circa 1890 Native American Navajo (Diné) serape rug, representing a highly significant Transitional Period weaving at the pivotal moment when traditional wearing ...

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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Mexican Saltillo Serape Rug, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1900s
Vintage Mexican Saltillo Serape Rug, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1900s

Vintage Mexican Saltillo Serape Rug, Hand-Woven Wool & Cotton, 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 22” x 26” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Mexico Material: Wool on a cotton foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The P...

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Early 20th Century Mexican Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Navajo Eye Dazzler Rug, Handwoven Wool, 1920s Geometric Design
Vintage Navajo Eye Dazzler Rug, Handwoven Wool, 1920s Geometric Design

Vintage Navajo Eye Dazzler Rug, Handwoven Wool, 1920s Geometric Design

Located in Barrington, IL

The color palette, achieved through natural, plant-based dyes, reflects the earthy vibrancy of the Southwestern landscape, while the diamond motifs carry deep symbolic resonance with...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Navajo Child's Blanket
Navajo Child's Blanket

Navajo Child's Blanket

Located in Sharon, CT

An early blanket.

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Late 19th Century American Navajo Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Wool

Navajo Indian Weaving Geometric Bolster Pillow
Navajo Indian Weaving Geometric Bolster Pillow

Navajo Indian Weaving Geometric Bolster Pillow

By Navajo Indian Saddle Blanket Pillows

Located in Los Angeles, CA

20Thc Navajo Indian weaving geometric bolster pillow with linen backing.The insert is down & feather fill.

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Early 20th Century American Navajo Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Navajo Rug, Eye Dazzler Pattern, Handwoven Wool, 1900s
Vintage Navajo Rug, Eye Dazzler Pattern, Handwoven Wool, 1900s

Vintage Navajo Rug, Eye Dazzler Pattern, Handwoven Wool, 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 2’ 7” x 4’ 8” Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Southwest, America Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with vegetable dyes The Persian...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Navajo Rug, Handwoven Wool, Eye Dazzler Pattern, 1900s
Vintage Navajo Rug, Handwoven Wool, Eye Dazzler Pattern, 1900s

Vintage Navajo Rug, Handwoven Wool, Eye Dazzler Pattern, 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 63” x 87” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: SW America Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with vegetable dyes Condition: Wear con...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Navajo Chief Blanket
Antique Navajo Chief Blanket

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.

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1890s American Navajo Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Navajo Chinle Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, 1900s Banded Stripe Design
Vintage Navajo Chinle Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, 1900s Banded Stripe Design

Vintage Navajo Chinle Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, 1900s Banded Stripe Design

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 51” x 77” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: SW United States Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with vegetable dyes Condition: We...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Navajo Storm Pattern Area Rug, Wool with Natural Dyes, Circa 1920
Navajo Storm Pattern Area Rug, Wool with Natural Dyes, Circa 1920

Navajo Storm Pattern Area Rug, Wool with Natural Dyes, Circa 1920

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 3’ 8” x 5’ 11” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: SW America Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with vegetable dyes Condition: Goo...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Navajo Germantown Saddle Blanket
Navajo Germantown Saddle Blanket

Navajo Germantown Saddle Blanket

Located in Sharon, CT

Finely woven small blanket.

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Late 19th Century American Navajo Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Wool

Navajo Striped Bolster Pillows-Pair
Navajo Striped Bolster Pillows-Pair

Navajo Striped Bolster Pillows-Pair

By Navajo Indian Saddle Blanket Pillows

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These Navajo Indian weaving saddle blanket stripped pillows are in fine condition and have suede backings.Down & feather fill.

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Leather, Wool

Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows -Pair
Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows -Pair

Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows -Pair

By Navajo Indian Saddle Blanket Pillows

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early hand woven Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillows.The backing is fine suede leather and down & feather fill.

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Wool

Navajo Saddle Blanket Pillows, Pair
Navajo Saddle Blanket Pillows, Pair

Navajo Saddle Blanket Pillows, Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine pair of striped Navajo Indian weaving saddle blanket pillows are in great condition.

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Early 20th Century American Navajo Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Linen, Wool

19Thc German Town Navajo Indian Weaving Pillow
19Thc German Town Navajo Indian Weaving Pillow

19Thc German Town Navajo Indian Weaving Pillow

By Navajo Indian Saddle Blanket Pillows

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Navajo Indian weaving -German Town weaving pillow from a saddle blanket.The insert is down & feather fill.The backing is in a red linen.

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1890s American Adirondack Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Wool

Early Navajo Indian Weaving Pillows -Pair
Early Navajo Indian Weaving Pillows -Pair

Early Navajo Indian Weaving Pillows -Pair

By Navajo Indian Saddle Blanket Pillows

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillows in fantastic colors and linen tan backing linen.These weaving pillows have minor wear spots,not that bad. Sold as a pair.

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Wool, Linen

C. 1920 Fine Navajo Rug 3'6" x 4'9" Antique American Southwest Geometric Weaving
C. 1920 Fine Navajo Rug 3'6" x 4'9" Antique American Southwest Geometric Weaving

C. 1920 Fine Navajo Rug 3'6" x 4'9" Antique American Southwest Geometric Weaving

Located in Port Washington, NY

Pieces from the 1920 period are increasingly collectible, representing an important chapter in American Indian textile history when Navajo weaving transitioned fully from wearing bla...

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Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Wool

Antique Navajo Chief Blanket Third Phase Revival
Antique Navajo Chief Blanket Third Phase Revival

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.

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Early 20th Century American Navajo Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Yarn

Early Navajo Weaving Saddle Blanket
Early Navajo Weaving Saddle Blanket

Early Navajo Weaving Saddle Blanket

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1920s-30s hand woven Navajo weaving saddle blanket with beautiful muted stripes and original corner ties.

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1920s American Folk Art Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Wool

Antique Southwestern-Style Eye Dazzler Saddle Blanket, c. 1920s
Antique Southwestern-Style Eye Dazzler Saddle Blanket, c. 1920s

Antique Southwestern-Style Eye Dazzler Saddle Blanket, c. 1920s

By Navajo

Located in Dallas, TX

78503 Antique Southwestern-Style Eye Dazzler Kilim Rug, 04'08 x 04'11. Woven beneath the vast skies of the American Southwest, this antique Southwestern-style saddle blanket in the c...

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Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Wool

Navajo Manta Shoulder Blanket (Eye Dazzler)
Navajo Manta Shoulder Blanket (Eye Dazzler)

Navajo Manta Shoulder Blanket (Eye Dazzler)

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand Woven. Navajo geometric eye dazzler with unusual color pallets. The eye dazzlers go throughout the entire weaving. Circa 1910-1920

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Wool

Early Navajo Weaving Saddle Blanket Pillows
Early Navajo Weaving Saddle Blanket Pillows

Early Navajo Weaving Saddle Blanket Pillows

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 20thc Navajo Indian weaving saddle blanket bolster pillows.

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Wool, Linen

Navajo Saddle Blanket Weaving Pillows, Pair
Navajo Saddle Blanket Weaving Pillows, Pair

Navajo Saddle Blanket Weaving Pillows, Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This pair of very early saddle blanket weaving pillows are in good condition with slight fade in a consistent way. The backing are in a brown cotton linen.

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Early 1900s American Other Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Linen, Wool

Monumental Early Navajo Saddle Blanket Weaving
Monumental Early Navajo Saddle Blanket Weaving

Monumental Early Navajo Saddle Blanket Weaving

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This early striped Navajo weaving bolster pillow has unusual saw tooth pattern in corners. The back is a dark chocolate cotton linen backing. The condition is very good with down and...

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Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Wool, Linen

American Indian / Navajo Saddle Blanket Weaving Pillow
American Indian / Navajo Saddle Blanket Weaving Pillow

American Indian / Navajo Saddle Blanket Weaving Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillow is in fine condition and has a cotton linen backing.

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Wool

Antique Classic Moki Style Navajo Wearing Blanket, Late 19th Century
Antique Classic Moki Style Navajo Wearing Blanket, Late 19th Century

Antique Classic Moki Style Navajo Wearing Blanket, Late 19th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

Late 19th century classic Moki style Navajo wearing blanket. The Moki pattern is one of the oldest designs in Navajo weaving and can be traced archaeologically to circa 1750.

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Late 19th Century American Navajo Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Wool

Navajo Red Mesa Saddle Blanket/Floor Weaving
Navajo Red Mesa Saddle Blanket/Floor Weaving

Navajo Red Mesa Saddle Blanket/Floor Weaving

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Shows little if any use. Origin: Navajo, Southwest Period: circa 1920 Dimensions: 3'4" x 5'9".

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1920s American Native American Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Wool

20th C. Navajo Indian Weaving Saddle Blanket Pillow
20th C. Navajo Indian Weaving Saddle Blanket Pillow

20th C. Navajo Indian Weaving Saddle Blanket Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful 20th C Navajo Indian weaving saddle blanket custom made Pillow.

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Wool, Linen

Third Phase Navajo Chiefs Blanket C. 1890 Handmade Native America Textile Square
Third Phase Navajo Chiefs Blanket C. 1890 Handmade Native America Textile Square

Third Phase Navajo Chiefs Blanket C. 1890 Handmade Native America Textile Square

Located in Port Washington, NY

An exceptional antique Navajo Third Phase Chief’s Blanket dating to circa 1890, representing one of the most celebrated and historically significant forms of Navajo weaving.

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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Wool

Antique Navajo Carpet, Handmade Wool, Ivory, Beige, Gray and Brown
Antique Navajo Carpet, Handmade Wool, Ivory, Beige, Gray and Brown

Antique Navajo Carpet, Handmade Wool, Ivory, Beige, Gray and Brown

Located in Port Washington, NY

Navajo rugs and blankets are textiles produced by Navajo people of the four corners area of the United States.

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Early 19th Century North American Navajo Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Wool

1930's Navajo Storm Pattern Rug, Gray Color
1930's Navajo Storm Pattern Rug, Gray Color

1930's Navajo Storm Pattern Rug, Gray Color

Located in Port Washington, NY

Navajo rugs and blankets are textiles produced by Navajo people of the Four Corners area of the United States.

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Early 20th Century American Navajo Antique Navajo Blankets

Materials

Wool

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Find a variety of antique navajo blankets available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique navajo blankets — often made from fabric, wool and linen — can elevate any home. Antique navajo blankets have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Many antique navajo blankets are appealing in their simplicity, but Navajo Indian Art, Navajo and Native American Art produced popular antique navajo blankets that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Navajo Blankets?

Antique navajo blankets can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,400, while the lowest priced sells for $575 and the highest can go for as much as $250,000.
Questions About Antique Navajo Blankets
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can tell if a Native American blanket is real by looking for lazy lines. These are slight aberrations in the texture when the weaver moved position. You can also look at the ends — if there is double or triple warping with cotton, these are not authentic. Authentic blankets have a continuous warp that runs around, while the knock-offs will be cut and woven back in. Shop a collection of Native American blankets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a Navajo blanket or rug is real, examine the ends. On an authentic rug or blanket, the weaving is continuous. If the ends of the yarns appear tucked in, the item is not continuous and unlikely to be authentic. Find a range of expertly vetted Navajo blankets and rugs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Navajo blankets are worth so much because they're extremely rare; only 50 of these first-phase blankets, which Ute Indians made until roughly 1865, survive today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.