Woven Rug : Finely Woven Navajo Wool Rug by Anita Williams #2 SOLD

Woven Rug 2. Description: NAVAJO WOOL RUG BY ANITA WILLIAMS: Finely woven, Navajo wool rug by Anita Williams; crafted in the "Burnt water" style patterning and rendered in soft colors: featuring large "double-diamonds" flanked by stepped elements, and bordered by soft pink starred details; 64" x 39"; acquired from the Wind River Gallery, years ago, 1990. --------You can see additional Navajo textiles athttps://www.etsy.com/your/shops/CulturalPatina/tools/listings/section:15777760--------A Brief Social History of Navajo Weaving and a bit of historical context for a popular contemporary collectibleThere is an ageless beauty to Navajo weaving. Navajo weavings are many things to people. Above all else, Navajo weavings are masterworks, regardless of whose criteria of art is used to judge them. They are evocative, timeless portraits which, like all good art, transcend time and space. Navajo weaving has captured the imagination of many not only because they are beautiful, well-woven textiles