Transitional Native American Indian Blanket : Antique Navajo weaving : JV 105 : 53" x 81" : (4'5" x 6'9")

This Transitional Eyedazzler Navajo blanket was woven during the Transitional period using hand carded, hand spun and hand dyed native wool.  In this Navajo blanket you can see the heavy use of orange which was a new aniline dye color in the 1880s and extremely popular with the Navajo weavers.   The purple color was a new color in the early 1880s as a replacement for indigo. In good condition this weaving has a very heavy blanket handle, just perfect to use at the end of your bed or on the sofa.  It would pack a punch hanging on the wall! Call for pricing. Style Transitional Weaver Unknown Navajo Date circa 1885-1890 Size 53″ x 81″  (4'5" x 6'9") Item # JV 105 Learn more about the Transitional weaving period Contact us for more information at steve@navajorug.com or 520-455-5020 -- We will be glad to help you! Nizhoni Ranch Gallery donates a portion of each sale to the Forever Navajo Foundation.  Forever Navajo's primary purpose is to preserve the fine art of Navajo wea