Image

Textile with stripes. Each stripe has a subtle geometric pattern running through it. Palette is peach, tan, and dark blue. Object is square shaped, with small tassels at each corner.

Unknown Maker, Diné (Navajo)

Saddle blanket or rug,

Description

Maker

Unknown

Culture

Diné (Navajo)

Title

Saddle blanket or rug

Materials/Techniques

Materials

Wool tapestry weave (weft-faced plain weave),
natural dyes

Techniques

Wool tapestry weave (weft-faced plain weave),
natural dyes

Dimensions

43.2 x 64.8 cm (17 x 25 1/2 inches)

Type

Textiles

Credit

Gift of Gloria H. Spivak

Object Number

2020.52.4

About

Saddle blanket or rug

Use

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