Navajo Indian Art Tapestries

Navajo rug flat woven rug tapestry beige Measures: 4' x6' (3'11" x 5'7") 119cm x 170cm Circa 1920 "The woolen rug has a white background color on which are three stylized figures on each side of a center cornstalk. All are surrounded on three sides by a "guardian "figure - one side is the head and the body - the other side are the legs. The rug is a Navajo Yei rug. All the figures are holding prayer sticks; there are feathers attached to the elbows of the figures in a vertical line. The colors of the rug are white, red, maroon, blue, tan, brown, grey, orange, rust and gold. The most common type of Navajo Yei rug are those with a white background color. Navajo Yei rugs were made at Lukachukai or in the Shiprock area or even Ganado. It is a fact that a Navajo Yei rug with many Yei figures and many colors will garner the highest value. While Yei rugs are technically woven for the floor, they were often placed on couches, or hung on the wall like paintings, few actually touched the ground. The Yei figure is a frequently used pattern in Navajo rugs. Male Yei figures are generally pictured with round heads, and female Yei figures with square heads. Modern Yei rugs are more often pictorial compositions, showing a row of front-facing stylized stick figures with a Rainbow Guardian which protects the figures on three sides, indicating the sand painting roots of this particular style. The Yei rug portrays ceremonies on a desire for healing, not only physical health, but also mental, spiritual, and even material well-being. The "Holy People...

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Vintage Mexican pictorial rug weaving with five Yei (Yeibichai) figures holding feathers. Woven of native hand-spun wool in natural fleece yarns ...

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Navajo rug flat woven rug tapestry beige Measures: 4' x6' (3'11" x 5'7") 119cm x 170cm Circa 1920 "The woolen rug has a white background color on which are three stylized figures on each side of a center cornstalk. All are surrounded on three sides by a "guardian "figure - one side is the head and the body - the other side are the legs. The rug is a Navajo Yei rug...

Discover an exquisite modern Zapotec abstract rug handcrafted by master weaver Roman Gutierrez in Oaxaca, Mexico. This luxurious, contemporary Mexican rug features a stunning palette of red wine, fuchsia, and light mustard hues—each tone carefully created using cozy, premium wool that is hand-dyed with natural pigments. Roman Gutierrez, celebrated as one of Mexico’s most talented weavers, seamlessly blends ancient Zapotec techniques with a modern aesthetic. His unparalleled craftsmanship has earned him collaborations with renowned contemporary artist Francisco Toledo and participation in restoration projects for prestigious institutions like the Textile Museum of Oaxaca. Perfect for elevating luxury home décor, this artisanal masterpiece not only adds vibrant color and texture to any space but also celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Oaxaca. Shop this one-of-a-kind modern Zapotec rug...

Nice mid century Navajo tapestry with a native design and beautiful colors, entirely hand woven with wool on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and craftsmansh...