Dublin Core
Title
Navajo Rug
Object
"Hubbel Revival" Ganado Style Rug
Native Name
Dah'iistł'ó refers to both the process of weaving on a loom, and its products.
Nomenclature Category
2: FURNISHINGS
Nomenclature Classification Term
Floor Covering
Culture
Navajo
Brief Description
Beige rug with geometric patterns including zig-zags, spirals, and serrate diamonds in bright oranges and reds.
Use
Do/De: Navajo woven textiles originated as clothing, but are most often used today as floor coverings, or hung on walls as decorative objects.
Dimension 1
65.5'' Long
Dimension 2
41'' Wide
Image Date
c. 1910-1930
Material
Wool, natural and synthetic yarns and dyes
Construction
Hand-woven on a vertical loom
Decoration
Woven pattern of diamonds, spirals, and zig-zags. Synthetic dyes used to achieve bright colors.
Maker Culture
Navajo
Collector
Abby Mathers Wodock
Accession Number
MM00143.13
Locale
Southwestern United States
State
Arizona
Country
United States of America
Continent
North America
Comments Object History
Donated by Abby Mathers Wodock
Rights Holder
This item is from the collections of the Mathers Museum of World Cultures. Please contact the museum for use rights.
Subject
FLOOR COVERING:
Provenance
This object is from the collections of the Mathers Museum of World Cultures.
