Germantown Optical Navajo Weaving : Historic : GHT 2203 : 49 1/2″ x 68″ (4'1.5" x 5'8")

Germantown Navajo Rug.  Germantown yarn (from Germantown Pennsylvania area) was first introduced to the Navajo at Bosque Redondo, so the women would have some material to weave their highly prized rugs. The Navajo Indians were allowed to return to their reservation (1868), where the weavers continued to use the popular Germantown yarns because they liked working with the vast array of colors. During the early years 1864-1875 Germantown yarn was 3 ply and was 4-ply after 1875. This yarn was provided as an annuity by the U.S. Government until 1878, after that the local Traders supplied Germantown and other yarns. Here we have a piece from this period, woven in the 1880s in MINT condition. It is an exceptional example, finely and tightly woven using  Navajo Textiles as Modern Art exhibit. This beautiful piece was featured in the Navajo Textiles as Modern Art exhibit held at Nizhoni Ranch Gallery March 11 - June 30 2017. You can find this weaving in the catalog Navajo Textiles As Modern A