Navajo Rug Double Saddle Design

Saddle blankets and navajo mohair rugs with strands of mohair woven into the weft on one side to create a soft fur effect are also found here when available.
Navajo rug double saddle design. Handspun double saddle blanket by unknown artist unkrug59 700 00. Navajo double saddle with horseshoe during the 1890 s navajo saddle blankets made from germantown wool became fashionable and are some of the most intricate eyedazzler s ever executed. Single saddle blankets were roughly 30 square and double saddle blankets were of similar width but about twice and long and were doubled over when in use to provide extra padding. Jb moore crystal trading post double navajo saddle blanket 1085 1085 jb moore crystal trading post double navajo saddle blanket 48 x 76.
Navajo rugs blankets saddle blankets are especially well suited for southwestern and western decor. Made of 100 wool navajo rugs are durable and tough. They can be used as wall hangings on a table or even on the floor as working rugs. Genuine navajo rugs for sale saddle blankets at nizhoni ranch gallery new items added on a regular basis.
Also in this category are recent revivals such as the new germantowns and unusual weaving techniques like the newlands and coal mine mesa raised outline navajo rugs and double sided rugs in which the weaver manipulates the warp and weft to create a pattern of raised design elements or a rug with a different design on each side. Tightly woven and with intricate designs they provided important extra padding in a time when comfort was a premium. Navajo culture thoroughly embraced the horse in the late 19th century and saddle blankets were commonly produced until the 1950s. The navajo people chose not to include it in future weavings after this period.
Serrated diamonds lightning zigzags and bold crosses adorn navajo chief. A design element that appeared in navajo weaving from the late 19th century and continued until the late 1930s is the navajo whirling logs this design is recognized by anglos as a swastika and caused great controversy in the late 1930s. A banded navajo rug for sale with weaving combs in the design 979 979 a banded navajo rug for sale 41 x 61 circa 1940. 1950s navajo double twill double saddle blanket 59 25 x 28 325 00.
Serrated triple diamonds navajo rug 953 953 serrated triple diamonds navajo rug. Click here for decorating with navajo rugs. History of navajo saddle blankets. Navajo rug designs have exploded into a number of regional styles and individual expressions of the navajo weaver s imagination.
They were tightly woven and done in numerous bright colors. Navajo rugs are ideal for decorating both your home and office. Visit steve getzwiller s nizhoni ranch gallery online store for the best selection of navajo rug weaving and blankets for sale as well as native american art of all kinds.