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Vintage American Navajo Rug in Stripe Pattern in Ivory, Black, Gray, Rust

$1,500
£1,140.68
€1,315.72
CA$2,101.23
A$2,351.69
CHF 1,227.95
MX$28,690.71
NOK 15,587.18
SEK 14,791.28
DKK 9,825.20
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This vintage American Navajo rug features a striking striped design in a harmonious blend of earthy Southwestern tones, including ivory, black, gray, and rust-red. Woven in the mid-20th century by a skilled Diné (Navajo) artisan, this piece reflects the timeless beauty and symbolism inherent in traditional Navajo weaving. Crafted with flat-woven wool over a cotton foundation, the rug displays the durability and tactile richness characteristic of authentic Navajo textiles. The rhythmic stripe pattern offers a minimalist yet bold aesthetic, making it ideal for a range of design styles—from rustic and Southwestern to modern and bohemian. This piece is equally suited as a decorative wall hanging, tabletop display, or as a functional accent in a curated interior. Its organic color palette, inspired by the surrounding landscape of the American Southwest, brings a natural warmth and grounded elegance to any space. Navajo weavers are known for their use of natural vegetable and mineral-based dyes, occasionally incorporating early synthetic dyes to achieve specific tones. These methods, combined with generations of craftsmanship, imbue each rug with a unique visual texture and deep cultural significance. Designs often carry spiritual and symbolic meanings, reflecting Navajo cosmology, harmony, and connection to the land. Dimensions: 1' 8" x 3' 3" Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Southwest, United States Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with organic vegetable dyes Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU 1571 Navajo Rugs, Vintage Navajo, American Indian Rugs, Native American Weavings, Navajo Southwestern 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, Eye Dazzler, Vintage Navajo Blanket, Storm Warrior Navajo Rugs, Navajo Weavings, Navajo Saddle Blankets, Antique Navajo Blankets.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Length: 39 in (99.06 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cotton,Wool,Hand-Woven,Vegetable Dyed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    3rd Quarter of the 1900s
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Barrington, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: The Persian Knot, SKU 15711stDibs: LU8224234143032

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