Miniature Navajo Sandpainting Rug
Miniature Navajo Pictorial Rug
Name/Title
Miniature Navajo Sandpainting RugDescription
Extremely finely woven miniature rug possibly depicting Talking God holding a spear in each hand with a turquoise collared weasel on either side of him. On the outside of each weasel is a white band with one red and one blue band within it. The background is a uniform light greyish brown, with mustard yellow threads used for the selvages.Use
A miniature rug created purely for decorative purposes.Navajo Rug Textile Details
Textile Shape
RectangularWarp
Average Warp Count
18Weft
Weft Count
90Weft Colors
Brown, White, Red, Blue, Gray, Black, Turquoise, Tan, Pink, Rust, YellowhasWeaveType
Tapestry WeaveNotes
The weft is so tight that the warp threads cannot be seen. The rug is extremely finely woven and therefore it is difficult to count the wefts.Navajo Design Style
SandpaintingTop and Bottom Selvage Cords
Number of Cords
2Number of Ply Strands
2Colors
YellowSide Selvage Cords
Side Selvage Cord Type
Integral to WeavingNumber of Cords
2Number of Ply Strands
2Colors
YellowEthnography
Cultural Region
Region
SouthwestContinent
North AmericaCulture/Tribe
Navajo
Native American