Located in Barrington, IL
Beautiful vintage Navajo rug from the American Southwest features the revered Storm Pattern, a sacred and culturally significant motif within Navajo weaving traditions. Handwoven in wool on a cotton foundation, this flat-weave rug showcases the signature craftsmanship and spiritual symbolism passed down through generations of Navajo artisans.
Set against a rich maroon-red ground, two powerful medallions in ivory, gray, and black form a bold visual axis, creating an “eye-dazzler” effect emblematic of the style. The precise geometry and rhythmic symmetry of the design echo the natural harmony and cosmological beliefs central to Navajo culture.
Crafted using hand-dyed, natural pigments sourced from the land—such as vegetal, mineral, and sometimes insect-based dyes—this rug embodies a deep connection between material, maker, and environment. Its balanced palette and dynamic composition make it equally suited for display as a wall hanging or as a floor covering.
Dimensions: 1’ 8” x 3’ 1”
Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 1900s
Place of Origin: SW America
Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with vegetable dyes
Condition: Wear consistent with age and use
The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 1719
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Mid-20th Century American North and South American Rugs