Navajo rug weaving has been considered a major art form since the 1920's with collectors searching worldwide for distinctive Navajo rugs for their collections. The Navajo people wove tight Navajo blankets for wearing and trade with Anglo traders and other tribes. The hallmarks of Navajo weaving are the unique design uniformity and tightness of weave. Early authors of history described the quality of Navajo blankets as being able to "hold water" due to the tightness of the weave.
Today, for practical economic reasons, many weavers purchase commercial wool from Navajo Arts and Crafts Enterprise to be woven into their rugs. Even now, traditional weavers shear their own sheep and continue the practice of cleaning and carding wool by hand. Then they gather herbs and plants to dye their wool various colors, with this they create their masterpieces.
The Navajo jewelry and other hand-made products you purchase from GoNavajo.com are individually hand crafted. For this reason, each piece is unique - and is a one of a kind item - The jewelry piece or other hand-crafted item will closely resemble, but may differ slightly from the one pictured. A 100% satisfaction guarantee is with each item you purchase; return within two-weeks of purchase for a full refund.
For our custom request product items are crafted one at a time by local artisans and craftspeople. Your order will be shipped to you as soon as it is completed.
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