Description:

Native American, Southwestern United States, Dine (Navajo), ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A rare example of a handwoven twill saddle blanket made with sheep wool with a diamond pattern in black and white. Registers of red, gray, and cream border both sides of the main motif. Twill weaving creates a reversible weave that is thick, durable, and ideal for utilitarian items such as saddle blankets. This weave type has become scarce in modern times for a number of reasons, such as modern fabrics replacing the need for such time-consuming handwoven textiles, and its complexity that only master weavers could execute. Size: 52.5" L x 33" W (133.4 cm x 83.8 cm)

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Provenance: Private Parker, Colorado, USA collection

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#187057

  • Condition: Damage as shown to the weaving with a loss to fibers along both selvedge sides and some unraveling to both areas. Holes and loss to fibers through center of the weave. Threadbare areas. Signs of heavy use throughout. Possibly used as a saddle blanket, and we recommend professional cleaning. Fair condition.

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