Vintage Native American Navajo Yei Pictorial Rug

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...

A vibrant and culturally rich vintage Navajo Yei pictorial rug, handwoven during the third quarter of the 20th century, this piece offers a rare glimpse into Navajo spiritual iconogr...

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...

A striking example of mid-century Native American textile artistry, this vintage Navajo rug features the iconic “Eye Dazzler” pattern, renowned for its bold, hypnotic geometry and powerful visual rhythm. Handwoven during the mid-1900s, this piece showcases a dynamic interplay of natural earth tones, including brown, black, and gray, derived from organic dyes sourced from the weavers' Southwestern environment. Crafted using traditional flat-weave techniques, the rug features a wool body with a cotton foundation—a hallmark of authentic Navajo craftsmanship. The vivid geometric motifs are deeply symbolic, often carrying spiritual and cultural significance passed down through generations. While functional as a floor covering, this rug also makes a dramatic statement when used as textile wall art, adding movement, history, and soul to any space. The Eye Dazzler design, with its kaleidoscopic energy, is especially prized among collectors and admirers of indigenous American weaving. Dimensions: 2’ 2” x 2’ 6” Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: SW United States Material: Wool on a cotton foundation Condition: Excellent The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU 1504 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, American Oriental Rug, Eye Dazzler, Vintage Navajo Blanket, Storm Warrior, Navajo Weavings, Navajo Saddle...

Vintage Mexican pictorial rug weaving with five Yei (Yeibichai) figures holding feathers. Woven of native hand-spun wool in natural fleece yarns ...

This Antique Navajo Native American Indian tribal weaving rug showcases an intricate tribal design in brown, beige, and red hues with a goldenrod field. ...

1930s American Navajo Yei Carpet ( 3' 5'' x 5' - 104 x 152 cm )

Beautiful coloring and geometric patterns for which the Navajo tribe is famed. In fantastic vintage condition. Originally acquired some 50-60 years ago and placed in storage for good keeping. Ingeniously clever design. The pattern changes when viewed horizontally and then vertically. From a large collection of Native American artifacts...