Dublin Core
Title
Navajo Rug
Object
Western Reservation or Chinle 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
Woven rug with serrate diamond designs in bright colors on a cream-colored background.
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
35.5'' Long
Dimension 2
18'' Wide
Object Date
1930s-40s
Material
Wool, natural and synthetic yarns
Construction
Hand-woven on a vertical loom
Decoration
Woven pattern, geometric designs in bright orange using natural or synthetic dyes
Maker Culture
Navajo
Collector
Harold W. Jordan
Accession Number
1976-27-0005
Old Number
1732ru/018
Locale
Southwestern United States
State
Arizona
Country
United States of America
Continent
North America
Cataloging History
Donated by Harold W. Jordan
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.