Storm Pictorial : Navajo Weaving : Historic : JV 124 : 31" x 61" (2'7" x 5'1")

Storm Pattern woven with Germantown yarn adorned with Thunderbird design elements.  Finely woven.  Sharp design.  The grey background is especially beautiful. Germantown yarn (from Germantown Pennsylvania) was first introduced to the Navajo at Bosque Redondo, so the women would have some material to weave their highly prized rugs. The Navajo were allowed to return to their native land (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. Call for pricing. Style Storm Weaver Unknown Navajo Date 1890's Size 31" x 61" Item # JV 124 Learn more about the Storm Pattern style of weaving Learn more about Germantown weavings Contact us for more information at steve@navajorug.com o