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A Gathering of Weavers: The Heard Museum Weaver’s Marketplace

Written by Mary Walker on November 8, 2013

For about the last six weeks, all of the conversations that I’ve been involved in with Navajo weavers have included this question: ”Are you going to the Gathering of Weavers”? Over the last five years, this unique event at the Heard Museum has become an important venue for master weavers who sell their work [...] Continue reading »

Send in the Clones Part II: The Pueblo Grande Museum Navajo Rug Auction and Gathering of Weavers

Written by Mary Walker on October 29, 2013

If you read yesterday’s article, you understand why I’m going to the Gathering of Weavers: Navajo Weavers Marketplace at the Heard Museum on November 2. Today, I’m going to extol the virtues of the Pueblo Grand Annual Navajo Rug Auction and then you’ll understand why I can’t pass that event up either. What’s the Pueblo [...] Continue reading »

Send in the Clones Part I: The Gathering of Weavers and the Pueblo Grande Navajo Rug Auction

Written by Mary Walker on October 28, 2013

Sometimes I wonder if the quantum physicists are right about being able to be in two places at once. It would really come in handy this coming Saturday. There are two major weaving events that are happening in Phoenix and I’m going to do my best to get to both of them. Let’s talk about [...] Continue reading »

Update: What Happens When the Navajo Rug Doesn’t Sell?

Written by Mary Walker on October 21, 2013

A Happy Ending for a Navajo Rug Thanks for all of the interest in Laramie Blake’s Burntwater rug! In fact, Weaving in Beauty site traffic broke it’s one day record with a total of 604 visitors. To catch you up, Laramie’s Burntwater style Navajo rug (which she’s holding in the picture above) hadn’t sold at the Flagstaff [...] Continue reading »

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Cheryl HolbertWish I was there NOW :)!6 days ago

Weaving in BeautyCheryl, you'd be getting cold. It will probably snow there tomorrow, but it will be nice and warm in the hogan.6 days ago

Cheryl HolbertThat makes me want to be there even MORE.6 days ago

Dom LapinI just finished Anne Hillermans 1st novel"Spiderwomens Daughter", and I open FB to this photo of Spider Rock! An omen. I guess it's time to visit again.6 days ago

Dom LapinYes, Cheryl! I'm with you!6 days ago

Tracy Smith BoydLove spider rock. Hey Mary will you message me your number and the best time to call. I need help and don't want to retro weave:)6 days ago

Linda Bradley ParmiterWow!!! I would love to do that. never tried a Navajo loom6 days ago

Laurie WestMy loom is there. Where was I? Probably off sneaking another piece of fry bread :6 days ago

Pamela L. OberGee....I recognize those weavers!6 days ago

Weaving in BeautyLaurie, that frybread was definitely a tempation! Pamela, you look great on that bucket seat!6 days ago

Pamela L. OberSo does Linda!6 days ago

Pamela L. OberBoy, I really miss that spot......6 days ago

Debra GreerHey those buckets with seats are so handy!!!6 days ago

Dalia VarankaWish I was there!6 days ago

Niccole CervenySigh...This speaks to the happy inside of me...6 days ago

Charlie EarthdreamsDear Universe, kindly grant me the opportunity to travel here and weave my magic. I love the open classroom.....6 days ago

Denise SkoviraI can see why Michelle loves going there.....Beautiful...6 days ago

Amy Diane Weissi was there. not weaving, but seeing the rock.5 days ago