Navajo, Southwest
1920s
Handwoven wool Height 83½ inches (212 cm); width 56¼ inches (142.9 cm)
Provenance: Private collection, Las Cruces, New Mexico
Crystal rugs are associated with the Crystal Trading Post in New Mexico, where trader J.B. Moore worked with Navajo weavers from the early 20th century to develop a distinctive regional style characterized by wavy vegetal-dye banding, organic patterning, and natural wool colors. The style contrasts with the harder geometric designs of other regional types and reflects both the influence of Moore's published pattern books and the weavers' own interpretations within that framework.
This example from the 1920s comes with a handwoven wall mount, an unusual and period-appropriate accompaniment that speaks to how these textiles were displayed and preserved. The tight construction and scale of the piece are consistent with accomplished Crystal-area weaving of the period.
We ship free anywhere in the world, fully insured, packed by hand.
Navajo, Southwest
1920s
Handwoven wool Height 83½ inches (212 cm); width 56¼ inches (142.9 cm)
Provenance: Private collection, Las Cruces, New Mexico
Crystal rugs are associated with the Crystal Trading Post in New Mexico, where trader J.B. Moore worked with Navajo weavers from the early 20th century to develop a distinctive regional style characterized by wavy vegetal-dye banding, organic patterning, and natural wool colors. The style contrasts with the harder geometric designs of other regional types and reflects both the influence of Moore's published pattern books and the weavers' own interpretations within that framework.
This example from the 1920s comes with a handwoven wall mount, an unusual and period-appropriate accompaniment that speaks to how these textiles were displayed and preserved. The tight construction and scale of the piece are consistent with accomplished Crystal-area weaving of the period.
We ship free anywhere in the world, fully insured, packed by hand.
