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Vintage Native American Navajo Area Rug
Located in Barrington, IL
Beautifully preserved early 20th-century Navajo area rug, handwoven in the American Southwest, this piece is a striking example of traditional Navajo craftsmanship. The rug features a bold central medallion design, framed within a harmonious palette of oatmeal, warm brown, soft gray, and rich red, all derived from natural organic dyes. Executed with fine hand-spun wool on a cotton foundation, the rug boasts a high knot density and meticulous flat weave, indicative of the skill and care that went into its creation. The soft oatmeal ground provides a subtle yet elegant backdrop for the sharp, symbolic geometric motifs, which carry deep spiritual and cultural significance within Navajo tradition. This piece remains in original condition with some wear throughout. As with many Navajo textiles, the balance of color, symbolism, and technique results in a rug that is not only functional, but also highly collectible and decorative, ideally as wall art. Dimensions: 3’ x 4’ 4” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: SW America Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation Condition: Wear throughout The Persian Knot, SKU 2003 Navajo Rugs, American Indian Rugs, Vintage American Folk Art, Native American Rugs, Americana, Native American Tribal Rugs, Two Gray Hills...
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Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

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Vintage Native American Navajo Yei Pictorial Rug
Located in Barrington, IL
This vintage Native American Navajo Yei rug, woven in the mid-1900s, features a powerful and visually captivating design with five Yei deity figures standing side-by-side. Set agains...
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Mid-20th Century American North and South American Rugs

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Vintage Native American Navajo Pictorial Tree of Life
Located in Barrington, IL
This wonderfully simple yet deeply beautiful vintage Navajo rug features the iconic Tree of Life design—a powerful symbol in Navajo culture representing growth, connection, and harmony between the earth and the spiritual world. Set against a soft ivory background, the central tree motif rises from the land toward the heavens, its branches gracefully adorned with colorful birds, each one unique in hue and form. The design is framed by a striking turquoise inner border and a grounding brown outer border, creating a balanced and visually compelling composition. Woven flat with hand-spun wool and a cotton foundation, this rug exemplifies the time-honored techniques of Navajo textile artistry. The weavers employ natural, plant-based dyes sourced from the land around their tribal communities, ensuring that each piece is both organic and deeply rooted in place. More than a textile, this rug is a cultural statement—rich in symbolism and spirit. Its refined aesthetic and meaningful design make it an ideal choice for use as a wall tapestry or as a centerpiece in any thoughtfully curated space. Dimensions: 27” x 40” 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: 2166 Tree of Life Design, Tree of Life Navajo...
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Mid-20th Century American North and South American Rugs

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Vintage Native American Navajo Area Rug in Peacock Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
Vintage Native American Navajo Area Rug in a wonderful and very rare Persian Blue color with design accent colors in ivory and black. The vintage Navajo rug has a very unique and beautiful shade of blue background stripe pattern accented with narrow strips in ivory and back. Navajo rugs are generally flat woven with wool for the body of the rug and usually cotton foundation. Navajo weavers use natural organic dyes that are available around their tribal land. The Navajo rugs have geometric designs and the design and symbols have religious and cultural meanings. Dimensions: 29” x 60” 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: 2165 Blue Color Rugs, Navajo Rugs, Vintage Navajo Rugs, Vintage American Indian Rugs...
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Mid-20th Century American North and South American Rugs

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Vintage Native American Indian Navajo Saddle Blanket in Red, Brown & Caramel
Located in Barrington, IL
This vintage Navajo saddle blanket, handwoven in the mid-20th century, features a distinctive wide band pattern in warm, earthy hues of red, brown, and caramel, beautifully set against a soft taupe background. The design, reminiscent of traditional Navajo Corn Husk bags, reflects the enduring artistry and symbolic expression central to Navajo weaving traditions. Crafted using the classic flat-weave technique, the piece is made from wool on a cotton foundation—an authentic construction method characteristic of Navajo textiles. The weavers employed natural, plant- and mineral-based dyes, sourced from their surrounding environment, to achieve the rich, organic color palette. The banded geometric pattern is both visually balanced and culturally meaningful, with design elements often rooted in spiritual symbolism and tribal storytelling. Originally intended as a saddle blanket, this textile easily transitions into a decorative floor covering or wall-mounted art piece, making it a versatile addition to any collector’s or designer’s curated space. Ideal for admirers of Native American craftsmanship, Southwestern aesthetics, and heritage textiles, this rug is a beautifully preserved representation of indigenous American artistry. Dimensions: 2’ 5” x 2’ 7” Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: SW America Material: Wool on a cotton foundation with natural dyes Condition: Wear consistent with ager and use The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU 1653 Navajo Saddle Blanket, Navajo Rugs, Handwoven Rugs, Vintage Artisan Rugs, Antique Handmade Rugs, Sustainability, Allover Design Rug, 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, Native American Beadwork, Eye Dazzler, Vintage Navajo Blanket...
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Vintage Native American Navajo Area Rug with Geometric Eye Dazzler Pattern
Located in Barrington, IL
A vibrant and authentic Vintage Native American Navajo rug, this striking textile features a bold geometric tribal pattern rendered in a vivid palette of bright, saturated colors. Wo...
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