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1920's Antique Southwestern-Style Kilim Rug Ganado Tradition Early 20th Century
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78559 Antique Ganado Southwestern-Style Kilim Rug, 05'01 x 05'00. Woven beneath the wide skies of the American Southwest, this handwoven wool antique textile from the Ganado regional tradition evokes a language of earth, fire, and equilibrium—a visual meditation shaped by masterful hands in the early decades of the 20th century. Emerging from the influential Ganado area, where red soil meets an endless horizon, this weaving reflects the legacy of the Hubbell Trading Post era. It was there, amid the intersecting forces of commerce and tradition, that Southwestern artisans were encouraged to produce bold, symmetrical compositions with enduring color palettes—designs that conveyed the majesty of the land while speaking to distant audiences intrigued by the spirit of the region.
The textile’s composition centers on a rhythmic lattice of stepped diamonds rendered in striking black and ivory, each one a directional emblem—a symbolic window opening toward the sacred geography of the Four Corners. These forms establish a visual cadence, drawing the viewer into a contemplative space. Between them, vivid red crosses appear like spiritual anchors, balancing the geometric field with quiet gravity. These elements, more than decorative motifs, embody themes of duality and harmony—a nod to cosmological principles and the artisan’s deep awareness of balance: between earth and sky, motion and stillness, memory and presence.
The field, woven from handspun wool, reveals natural shades of ashen gray and warm taupe, with areas of abrash lending movement and tonal nuance. These variations breathe life into the surface, like shifting desert light or distant cloud shadows over canyon walls. The interplay of undyed fibers with deep aniline reds and saturated blacks demonstrates the artisan’s command of color and contrast. A double border frames the central design in ceremonial clarity, offering a visual path inward—an invitation to pause, reflect, and connect with the larger rhythms the piece represents.
This early 20th-century Ganado-region weaving stands as more than functional decor; it is a work of cultural narrative rendered in wool. Born of a pivotal era in Southwestern textile history, when tradition intersected with new markets, this piece remains rooted in heritage and meaning. Its design preserves echoes of regional storytelling, landscapes, and values—woven not simply to adorn space, but to carry the enduring spirit of place and people forward through time.
Rendered in variegated shades of gray, red, and black with other accent colors.
Abrash.
Hand-woven wool.
Made in the United States of America.
Measures: 05'01 x 05'00.
Date: Early 20th Century.
- Creator:Navajo (Weaver)
- Dimensions:Width: 61 in (154.94 cm)Length: 60 in (152.4 cm)
- Style:Spanish Colonial (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Woven
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1920-1929
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash. Desirable Age Wear.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 78559 Antique Southwestern-Style Kilim Rug, 05'01 x 05'001stDibs: LU942935164852
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