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79215 Antique Rio Grande Chimayo Rug, 02'04 x 04'01. Woven in the high desert light of northern New Mexico, this handwoven wool antique Rio Grande Chimayo rug is a radiant example of Hispano weaving heritage preserved through generations. Originating from the weaving villages surrounding Chimayo, particularly the famed Trujillo and Ortega families—this textile speaks in the visual language of the Rio Grande tradition, where Spanish Colonial roots intertwine with indigenous Pueblo influences. The Chimayo rug’s symmetrical composition and balanced geometry reflect both cultural continuity and adaptive resilience, crafted during a period when local weavers responded to changing markets by refining their artistry into portable heirlooms.
At the heart of the composition lies a central procession of bold diamonds, flanked by graphic arrow motifs and interlocking stepped elements. The ivory-beige backdrop creates an expansive visual canvas, allowing the deep black diamonds and vivid red hourglass forms to pulse with contrast and clarity. Delicate accents of sky blue punctuate the center lozenge medallions like whispered prayers carried by mountain winds. These forms, rooted in colonial-era Saltillo textile patterns, symbolize protection and cosmic harmony, where each shape becomes both a design and a spiritual utterance.
This Chimayo rug was likely woven in the Early 20th Century, a time of great transition in northern New Mexico. The railroad had opened up distant markets, and with it came the rise of a cottage industry tailored to tourists and collectors seeking a distilled essence of the Southwest. Yet rather than dilute tradition, Chimayo weavers infused their work with renewed pride, developing a distinctive regional style defined by symmetrical medallions, natural hand-dyed wool, and an instinct for rhythm that made each rug a mirror of cultural survival. The dense flat weave, smooth wool yarn, and precise selvedges all reflect the technical prowess of these workshop-trained artisans.
Today, this antique Chimayo rug endures as both artifact and artwork—an embodiment of place, history, and devotion to craft. Its visual strength lends itself seamlessly to a wide array of interiors, from adobe revival homes and contemporary Santa Fe estates to rustic ranches and art-forward desert retreats. As both a textile and a testament, it carries with it the heartbeat of the highlands: the enduring artistry of the Rio Grande valley, captured in wool and passed, like a blessing, from hand to hand.
Abrash. Some small spots throughout.
Handwoven wool.
Made in America.
Pile Height: 0.14 of an inch.
Date: 1920's. Early 20th Century.
- Dimensions:Width: 28 in (71.12 cm)Length: 49 in (124.46 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. Some small stains.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 79215 Antique Rio Grande Chimayo Rug, 02'04 x 04'011stDibs: LU942945123732
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