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Genuine Navajo rugs are hand woven on a loom and as such each
individual rug is a unique piece of art. Although a genuine Navajo
rug may be expensive, you will be purchasing a unique rug that
will be a valued investment for years to come.
If your budget doesn’t quite stretch to a genuine rug then Navajo
‘style’ rugs based on traditional Native American designs will
still create the look you are after and at a fraction of the cost.
Navajo style rugs are perfectly suited to a southwestern décor
with their vibrant earthy tones to complement a myriad of decors
particularly those with a modern contemporary feel.
The Navajo Indians produced rugs for many hundreds of years,
however, once the Spaniards began to penetrate into the Southwest
from Mexico, the Navajo fled into the canyons and added sheep
herding to their farming lifestyle. The Navajo continued the art
of rug weaving and integrated into the rugs, the wool from the
Churro sheep that had been obtained from the Spanish herds.
Navajo rugs were often worn as blankets and were a prized item by
cowboys as the lanolin in the wool kept out the rain and kept in
the warmth.
It is believed that the Navajo Indians learned their weaving
skills from the Pueblo Indians in the late 1600’s. However Navajo
legend states that their knowledge of weaving comes from Spider
Woman, a mythical Navajo deity.
Navajo rugs also make beautiful wall hangings that will enhance
any room. Each design is unique and based on the talents and ideas
of the individual artist. There are many examples of these
beautiful rugs on the internet and if you find a particular artist
whose work you really admire, you are able to commission rugs made
by that artist.
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