Items Similar to 1940's Yeibichai Navajo-Style Textile with Southwest Modern Style
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 11
1940's Yeibichai Navajo-Style Textile with Southwest Modern Style
About the Item
78502 Vintage Yeibichai Navajo-Style Kilim, 05'03 x 07'03. Yeibichai Navajo-style kilims are a distinctive expression within Southwestern weaving traditions, depicting figures from the Yeibichai dance—a ceremonial performance central to Navajo-inspired mythology and healing practices. These textiles feature dynamic, dancing figures adorned in symbolic regalia, often rendered with intricate detail and imbued with spiritual resonance. The imagery within Yeibichai kilims carries deep cultural significance, elevating them far beyond their decorative beauty to serve as woven narratives of ceremonial life and ancestral tradition.
Handwoven using time-honored techniques, Yeibichai-style kilims are crafted from wool dyed in earthy, natural hues, requiring a high level of artistry and technical expertise. Their cultural importance and visual storytelling make them highly sought after by collectors, curators, and those who appreciate the intersection of craftsmanship and heritage. Each piece is a testament to a legacy of weaving that honors spiritual symbolism, connection to land, and the continuity of cultural memory.
Native American enchantment meets Modern Southwest style in this vintage Yeibichai Navajo-style kilim. The abrashed beige field presents a vivid pictorial composition featuring six female Yeibichai figures—each with the characteristic square head that denotes their identity within Navajo-style spiritual tradition. The figures stand in symmetrical rhythm, evoking ceremony, protection, and reverence. Encasing the composition, a bold red zigzag border pulses with energy and balance, framing the sacred scene with a sense of order and strength.
More than a textile, this Yeibichai kilim is a tableau of tradition and artistry. The interplay of ceremonial figures and the grounded colorway radiates warmth and a deep connection to nature and spirit. With its symbolic storytelling, this piece offers timeless elegance and a lived-in charm that enriches both contemporary and rustic interiors. Whether laid on the floor or hung as artwork, this kilim brings history, spirituality, and beauty into the home—an heirloom rich with cultural resonance and expressive depth.
Perfect for styles ranging from Folk Art and Modern Mexican to Santa Fe, Desert Modern, Lodge, or Bohemian interiors, this Navajo-style kilim complements spaces such as mountain chalets, rustic ranches, and urban lofts alike. Its timeless visual language ensures it will take on a curated, lived-in look while imparting warmth, meaning, and informal sophistication.
Abrash.
Handwoven wool.
Made in America.
Measures: 05'03 x 07'03.
Date: 1950s. Mid-20th Century.
- Creator:Navajo (Weaver)
- Dimensions:Width: 63 in (160.02 cm)Length: 87 in (220.98 cm)
- Style:Aesthetic Movement (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Woven
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1940-1949
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 78502 Vintage Yeibichai Navajo-Style Rug, 05'03 x 07'031stDibs: LU942933878862
About the Seller
4.9
Platinum Seller
Premium sellers with a 4.7+ rating and 24-hour response times
Established in 1995
1stDibs seller since 2012
1,949 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Dallas, TX
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View All1960's Navajo-Style Yeibichai Textile with Southwest Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78426 Vintage Navajo-Style Kilim Yeibichai Rug, 01'06 x 01'10. Yeibichai Navajo-style kilims are intricately handwoven textiles that depict figures from the Yeibichai dance—a ceremon...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,128 Sale Price
31% Off
Vintage Yeibichai Navajo-Style Textile
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
78934 Vintage Yeibichai Navajo-Style Rug, 04'09 x 07'00. This captivating handwoven cotton vintage Yeibichai Navajo-style kilim rug beautifully depicts a sacred ceremonial dance know...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Cotton
$2,239 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Yeibichai Navajo-Style Textile
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
79111 Vintage Yeibichai Navajo-Style Kilim Rug, 02'05 x 02'00. This handwoven wool vintage Navajo-style kilim Yeibichai rug is a masterful expression of spiritual tradition and artis...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Yeibichai Navajo-Style Textile
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
78803 Vintage Yeibichai Navajo Rug, 01'08 x 02'11. Yeibichai Navajo rugs are a culturally significant type of Navajo weaving that depict ceremonial figures known as Yeis or Yei Bi C...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Navajo North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,127 Sale Price
20% Off
1940's Navajo-Style Carpet Yei Bi Chei Textile with Modern Southwest Style
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
78812 Vintage Yeibichai Navajo Rug, 03'05 x 04'07. Yeibichai Navajo rugs are distinctive weavings that feature ceremonial figures known as Yeis or Yei Bi Chei, which represent deitie...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,352 Sale Price
20% Off
1920's Eye Dazzler Navajo-Style Carpet with Southwest Style
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
Certainly. Here is the revised version with **"Navajo"** changed to **"Navajo-style kilim"**, preserving the poetic and historical richness of the original text:
---
78503 Antique ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
You May Also Like
Antique 1890s Southwest Navajo Serape Textile Rug - Wool Dyed Red, Blue, Yellow
By Navajo
Located in Denver, CO
This exceptional 19th-century antique Navajo textile, dating back to circa 1890, is a stunning example of Navajo weaving from the Transitional Period of Native American art. The text...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American North and South Ameri...
Materials
Wool
Rustic Southwestern Style North American Navajo Tribal Accent Rug, circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
A vintage North American Navajo tribal flat-weave small accent rug in the rustic southwestern style handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 4'6" x 6'4".
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,700 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Navajo Rug
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
It is truly rare to find a one-of-a-kind antique that survived in the excellent condition as this rug has. The talented Navajo weaver wove this with wool yarns that were dyed with an...
Category
Vintage 1910s American Tribal North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,985
Rustic Southwestern Style North American Navajo Tribal Throw Rug, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
An antique North American Navajo tribal flat-weave throw rug in the rustic southwestern style handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 2' 11" x 4' 3".
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid Century Southwest Inspired Flat Weave Wool Rug
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Southwest Inspired flat weave wool rug
This Rug is in Good Vintage Condition
This rug measures: 108 wide x 78 inches deep
We...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Navajo Kilim with Tribal Design in Earthy Tones
Located in Atlanta, GA
1930s American Navajo Kilim with geometric design in Marigold, brown, and ivory rug 1912-1511, country of origin / type: America / Navajo, circa 1930
This intriguing antique Navaj...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Navajo North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
X Teak Table With Tray
Yellow Curved Sofa
1940s Cane Chairs
2 Leaf Danish Dining Table
2x8 Vintage Runner
44 In Round Dining Table
6 Piece English Silver Tea Set
60s Easy Chairs
Antique Chair Regency Cane
Antique Glass Decanter Sterling Silver
Antique Trolley Wheels
Antique Trophy Cups
Antique Worcester China
Antonio Citterio On Sale
Arne Jacobsen Chair 3107
Austrian Coin
Baccarat Empire Crystal
Bar Shaker Sets