Vintage NAVAJO Weaving Textile Rug Gray 50 " X 26 " Runner Natural Wool
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:47779112 | Handmade: Yes |
| Tribal Affiliation: Navajo | Featured Refinements: Vintage Navajo Rug |
This vintage Navajo weaving is truly wonderful except it’s got something weird about the sides--both sides are very puckered, as if the selvedge cords are too tight. The textile has NOT gotten wet or shrunk in any way, as far as I can tell, so I’m not sure what the issue is and whether it can be resolved, perhaps by removing the side cord, which I’ve been reluctant to do. I’ve tried untying one of the corner ties to see if that might “relax” the puckered edge bu...t it didn’t. If you’re a weaver or a textile expert, perhaps you'll know what to do. If hung on the wall (as we did), this textile can be pinned in place so that it lies fairly flat.
That said, it’s a lovely piece of Navajo weaving, made of soft, natural wool with wonderful section lines throughout (aka “lazy lines”). The darkest shade is a deep variegated brown, not quite black, and the gray sections are variegated, as well. There is no fading on either side. In terms of overall condition, there are a few moth nibbles scattered throughout. Two very small spots of glue (?)--please see photos. The selvedge cord has broken in a couple places, as well. Please take a close look at the photos & feel free to ask any questions.
It measures about 50” x 26”.
That said, it’s a lovely piece of Navajo weaving, made of soft, natural wool with wonderful section lines throughout (aka “lazy lines”). The darkest shade is a deep variegated brown, not quite black, and the gray sections are variegated, as well. There is no fading on either side. In terms of overall condition, there are a few moth nibbles scattered throughout. Two very small spots of glue (?)--please see photos. The selvedge cord has broken in a couple places, as well. Please take a close look at the photos & feel free to ask any questions.
It measures about 50” x 26”.
