Navajo weaving

Parts of a Navajo loom

The Navajo loom itself is considered a sacred object, symbolizing sturdiness and strength, and being in its presence requires mindfulness and respect. As described in the story of Spider Woman, the Navajo loom originated in the cords of sky and earth, which explains the beginnings of Navajo weaving. Looms and other weaving tools are thus

Welcome to the official website of Gwen Jackson, author of Lump Lump and the Blanket of Dreams: Inspired by Navajo Culture and Folklore.

Navajo Weaving

Lynda Teller Pete weaving

The Next Phase exhibit featured Classic Navajo Blankets woven by the Marianito family over six years, an accomplishment never achieved before.

Weaving with the Navajo-Churro wool is my passion. The wide variety of colors of Navajo Churro wool allows me to develop striking contrasts without having to dye the wool.

OSU Alumni Association - Weaving: Spider Woman's Gift to the Navajos (Virtual Lecture)

Very finely woven vintage Native American Navajo desert tone wool banded Chinle-style weavingThis Santa Fe, NM estate piece measures 31 x 47 and suitable for use as a wall hanging or accent rugMeasures 31 x 47Good vintage condition with tiny holes/breaks in weave here & there. Please see last thre

Navajo Loom Weaving - Mrs. Cook's Art Class

by John Aldrich The 2014 Rug Show of the Adopt-A-Native-Elder Program represented the 25th anniversary of this event that began so humbly as a very small affair at the Kimball Art Center in 1990. This year's show honored those weavers who have been coming to the show for years as well as those who have passed on since the inception of the event. It was gratifying that the show this year spurred record sales and attendance. In recent years our weavers have been given a theme around which they…

Navajo Textiles from Santa Fe. Sante Fe is a visual city. From the adobe style architecture to the modern art installation that is Meow Wolf, the aesthetic is alive and layered.

pattern for woven hat bands From Walco Bead Company New Your City

A classroom teacher's blog about weaving

Selection of authentic Navajo rugs and weavings. Storm pattern, Two Grey Hills, Sand Painting and more from Toh-Atin Gallery, Durango Colorado.