Circa 1930 Navajo Storm Pattern Rug by Geraldine Johnson in Gray, Ivory, Brown

A striking example of mid-20th century Native American textile artistry, this vintage Navajo rug from the American Southwest features the revered Storm Pattern, a sacred and culturally significant motif within Navajo weaving traditions. Handwoven in wool on a cotton foundation, this flat-weave textile showcases the signature craftsmanship and spiritual symbolism passed down through generations of Navajo artisans. Set against a rich maroon-red ground, two powerful medallions in ivory, gray, and black form a bold visual axis, creating an “eye-dazzler” effect emblematic of the style. The precise geometry and rhythmic symmetry of the design echo the natural harmony and cosmological beliefs central to Navajo culture. Crafted using hand-dyed, natural pigments sourced from the land—such as vegetal, mineral, and sometimes insect-based dyes—this rug embodies a deep connection between material, maker, and environment. Its balanced palette and dynamic composition make it equally suited for display as a wall hanging or as a floor covering in a sophisticated, collector-level interior. Whether appreciated for its cultural significance, decorative power, or artisanal technique, this Navajo Storm Pattern rug is a remarkable and authentic artifact of Indigenous American design. Dimensions: 1’ 8” x 3’ 1” Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: SW America Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with natural vegetable dyes Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU 1719 Navajo storm pattern rug, vintage Native American rug, mid-century Navajo textile, eye dazzler rug, maroon Navajo rug, geometric tribal rug, collectible Navajo weaving, antique Native American art, Southwestern wool rug, Navajo Rugs, Antique Rug, Antique Rugs, Antique Carpets, Vintage Carpets, Vintage Artisan Rugs, Antique Handmade Rugs, Vintage American Folk Art, Native American Rugs, Americana, Native American Tribal Rugs, Two Gray Hills Rugs, Native American Folk Art, Vintage Navajo Kilim Rugs, American Oriental Rug, Eye Dazzler, Vintage Navajo Blanket...

This vintage Native American Navajo area rug, woven circa the mid-1900s, features a bold and traditional diamond pattern in a warm, earthy palette of gray, ivory, brown, and black. A striking example of Navajo textile artistry, this rug embodies the cultural depth and expert craftsmanship passed down through generations of Navajo weavers. Handcrafted using a flat-weave technique, this rug is made with wool fibers and traditionally set on a cotton foundation. The natural dyes—sourced organically from the surrounding lands—add authenticity and subtle beauty to the geometric design, which carries spiritual and symbolic meanings deeply rooted in Navajo tradition. Whether used as a decorative floor piece or displayed as wall art or tapestry, this authentic mid-century Navajo rug adds character, heritage, and timeless Southwestern elegance to any space. Dimensions: 30” x 50” Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Southwest, United States Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot, SKU: 2197 Gray Color Navajo Rugs, Diamond Pattern Navajo Rugs, Navajo Rugs, Vintage Navajo Rugs, Vintage American Indian Rugs, Handwoven Rugs, Vintage Artisan Rugs, Antique Handmade Rugs, Sustainability, Vintage American Folk Art, Native American Rugs, Americana, Native American Tribal Rugs, Two Gray Hills Rugs, Saddle Blankets, Native American Folk Art, Vintage Navajo Kilim Rugs, Navajo Weavings, Navajo Saddle Blankets, Antique Navajo Blankets.

Vintage circa 1930 Navajo Trading Post Rug from Chinle, Arizona. Woven of native handspun wool in natural fleece colors of ivory (white) and brown with aniline dyed blue, red and yel...

Navajo rugs and blankets are textiles produced by Navajo people of the four corners area of the United States. Navajo textiles are highly rega...