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78749 Antique Ganado Navajo-Style Rug, 01'03 x 02'10. Woven at the confluence of tradition and endurance, this handwoven wool antique Ganado Navajo-style kilim is a rhythmic testament to the enduring artistry of Diné weavers. Crafted in the spirit of the late 19th to early 20th century Ganado style—named after the influential trading post in Ganado, Arizona—this piece reverberates with the pulse of its heritage. A bold linear procession of stacked serrated diamonds commands the length of this narrow format, likely woven for utilitarian or ceremonial use, yet it unfolds like a visual chant. The sharp-edged diamonds—red as desert fire and edged in warm ivory—float upon a field of weathered brown, forming a symmetrical, almost architectural spine that grounds the piece in quiet strength.
The palette, grounded in vegetal and early aniline dyes, speaks to the earth: the reds evoke iron-rich mesas at sunset; the ivory, sun-bleached bone; the blacks, volcanic obsidian; and the soft browns, the fertile clay of sacred ground. These hues are not ornamental—they are devotional. Each triangle, each diamond point, is more than geometry: it is prayer in pattern, a woven echo of Four Sacred Mountains, of protection, direction, and interconnected life. The central black hourglasses at the core of each motif act as gateways between physical and spiritual realms, anchoring the eye with their depth and mystery. The repetitive structure of the design offers a visual rhythm that mirrors the weaver’s breath, the loom’s cadence, and the steady passage of time.
There is restraint here, and power in that simplicity. The weaver has chosen not to crowd the kilim with extraneous ornamentation, but to allow the composition to speak through repetition and alignment. The central motifs extend like constellations across the cosmos of the rug’s surface, radiating harmony and order. The fine handspun wool lends a natural abrash—subtle shifts in tone and fiber that reveal both the weaver’s hand and the sheep's gift. A single repair near the center reads not as flaw but as memory—a moment of renewal woven into the legacy of the cloth.
This Ganado Navajo-style kilim is more than a textile; it is a woven map of cosmology and craftsmanship. Whether displayed upon a gallery wall or laid with reverence in a quiet architectural space, it brings with it the breath of the high desert, the wisdom of countless generations, and the elegance of elemental design. In its deliberate geometry and radiant restraint, it remains a profound expression of balance, identity, and the sacred language of the loom.
Rendered in variegated shades of brown, red, black and beige with other accent colors.
Distressed. Abrash.
A couple of holes. Some color run.
Handwoven wool.
Made in America.
Measures: 01'03 x 02'10.
Date: 1910s. Early 20th Century.
- Creator:Navajo (Weaver)
- Dimensions:Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Length: 34 in (86.36 cm)
- Style:Navajo (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. Needs Border Repair; As-Is.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 78749 Antique Ganado Navajo-Style Rug, 01'03 x 02'101stDibs: LU942938900912
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