Bessie Yazzie, Rug, German Town, Navajo, 26" x 74"

Bessie Yazzie, Rug, German Town, Navajo, 26" x 74"Traders like JB Moore were the first to introduce Navajo art to collectors back east, but rugs (not silver) first captured the imaginations of collectors and decorators. Following Moore's lead, other traders began marketing Navajo weaving, even influencing many of the well known styles. Today styles are not defined by regions but perfected by dedicated weavers from all parts of the Navajo Nation. We have put together a large collection of rugs on our

Traders like JB Moore were the first to introduce Navajo art to collectors back east, but rugs (not silver) first captured the imaginations of collectors and decorators. Following Moore's lead, other traders began marketing Navajo weaving, even influencing many of the well-known styles. Today styles are not defined by regions but perfected by dedicated weavers from all parts of the Navajo Nation. We have put together a large collection of rugs on our online Trading Post, and we hope you take time to look through them all. Hopefully, you will find the perfect rug.

About twenty-five years ago we began seeing Newlands style rugs, which feature the raised outline pattern. The most recent style to take off is the German Town Revival. It is identified by its dark red color and Chief Blanket-inspired design. This beautiful weaving will be a wonderful addition to your collection, you probably don't have one of these in your weavings.