Wide Ruins Navajo Regional Weaving
A striking example of authentic Navajo craftsmanship, this Wide Ruins-style weaving showcases the region's hallmark aesthetic of banded geometric patterns and serrated designs. Handwoven from natural wool using traditional vegetal dyes, the piece captures the subtle earth tones characteristic of the desert Southwest. Dating to approximately the 1970s, this 40 x 28-inch textile represents a significant chapter in Native American weaving heritage. The sophisticated interplay of striped bands and intricate patterning reflects the weaver's mastery of the upright loom technique, making it both a functional textile and a distinguished work of regional artistry.
Features
Material: Wool
Dimensions: 40 x 28 Inches
Year Made: Probably 1970's