1'5 x 2'10 Handwoven Navajo Transitional Style Wool Rug

Item Details

This mid-20th century Navajo style textile demonstrates authentic traditional construction techniques paired with a distinctive, non-traditional geometric layout. The rug is composed of five vertically stacked hexagonal medallions, alternating in natural cream and tan wool, set against a dark chocolate brown field. Each medallion is flanked by bold, black serrated ‘teeth’ that create a vibrating visual effect reminiscent of late 19th century Eye Dazzler designs, yet the overall composition lacks the typical borders found in regional styles. Physical indicators of Navajo origin include the presence of lazy lines—diagonal shifts in the weave where the artist worked in sections—and a continuous warp with four finished selvedges, lacking any cut fringe. The inclusion of vibrant orange and black terminal bands suggests a mid-century origin, catering to the aesthetic shift toward more graphic, modernist Southwestern décor.

Condition

- creases; folds; edge wear; frays; pulls; surface marks.

Dimensions

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Item #

ITMGT37868