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1950's Storm Navajo-Style Rug with Southwest Style
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77959 Vintage Storm Navajo-Style Kilim Rug, 02'05 x 04'11. This handwoven wool vintage Storm Navajo-style Kilim features a striking design that captures the essence of Navajo cosmology and symbolism. The rug’s rich gray field, delicately abrashed to create a sense of depth and texture, is adorned with geometric patterns that reflect the weaver’s reverence for the natural world and the spiritual landscape of the Navajo people. Central to the composition is a bold square motif that anchors the design, extending in all four directions to smaller squares symbolizing the Four Sacred Mountains—Mount Blanca, Mount Taylor, San Francisco Peaks, and Mount Hesperus. These mountains are sacred in Navajo beliefs, representing the four cardinal directions and embodying a sense of balance and protection.
Flanking the central motif, zigzagging lightning symbols stretch across the rug, representing blessings and the powerful energy of the storm. In Navajo tradition, lightning is a revered symbol that conveys life-sustaining forces, bringing rain and growth to the land. The jagged lines carry this significance, as they surround the central motif with protective power, imbuing the rug with a dynamic and protective aura. The rhythmic flow of the lightning bolts in white and black also provides a visually captivating contrast against the soft gray background, creating an interplay of calm and intensity.
At either end of the Navajo-style Kilim, smaller motifs appear that resemble water bugs, creatures associated with water and, by extension, the precious gift of rain. In the arid Southwest, rain is a vital blessing, and the presence of water symbols reflects the Navajo people's prayers for sustenance and abundance. These end motifs balance the design, framing the central square with symbols of life and renewal. The water bug’s form, with its distinctive shape, serves as both a decorative element and a meaningful prayer for nourishment and survival in the harsh desert environment.
This Storm Pattern Navajo-style Kilim is a masterpiece of cultural expression, skillfully woven to convey harmony, protection, and reverence for nature’s forces. The weaver’s use of color and design transforms simple wool into a spiritual tapestry, embedding Navajo beliefs and blessings within each thread. As both a functional item and a piece of art, this Navajo-style Kilim serves as a cultural bridge, inviting viewers to appreciate the intricate connections between Navajo spirituality and the natural world.
Rendered in variegated shades of gray, white, black, and red with other neutral accent colors.
Desirable Age Wear. Abrash.
Hand-woven wool.
Made in America.
Measures: 02'05 x 04'11.
Date: 1950's. Mid-20th Century.
- Dimensions:Width: 29 in (73.66 cm)Length: 59 in (149.86 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Woven
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1950-1959
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 77959 Vintage Storm Navajo-Style Rug, 02'05 x 04'111stDibs: LU942927303542
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