Weaving in Beauty

Explore the beauty and harmony of Navajo weaving

About Weaving in Beauty

Eyedazzler by Larissa BlakeWeaving in Beauty is dedicated to expanding the appreciation and knowledge of the textiles of the Navajo people of what is now the southwestern United States. As a business, we offer cleaning, repair and appraisal of Navajo textiles and we coordinate classes in Navajo techniques to help others learn to weave. As part of the community of Navajo weaving, we provide a forum for discussion of the people, techniques and events encompassing this evolving art form.

At left, Larissa Blake with a rug that she wove in 2007.

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  1. 1 On October 1st, 2008, sue dalton said:

    Hi Mary. Will send receipt tomorrow for workshop supplies. So good to see both you and Jenny. Love your website. I follow you on your travels and wish I could be there, at least once in a while!!!!
    Sue

    posted on October 1st, 2008 at 9:41 pm

  2. 2 On January 24th, 2009, Lynn Lawrence said:

    Can I get waitlisted in case there is a cancellation? Do you know what 2010 will bring for dates? Thanks, Lynn

    posted on January 24th, 2009 at 8:16 pm

  3. 3 On January 25th, 2009, admin said:

    Lynn, I’ve added you to the wait list for all three sessions. We plan to do sessions on approximately the same dates in 2010. Thanks for your interest!

    posted on January 25th, 2009 at 3:06 pm

  4. 4 On April 5th, 2009, Jan Hebert-Parmenter said:

    How many people do you have in the beginning weaving class, and is there anyplace nearby for self contained camping?

    posted on April 5th, 2009 at 4:04 pm

  5. 5 On April 7th, 2009, Christina MacLeod said:

    Hi Mary~our local weavers sent around the Heard Museum pictures via email and your wonderful rug of “The Girls”. Your website is evolving beautifully as is your continued devotion to Navajo-style weaving.
    One of these days you will see me in Window Rock again. I am still weaving with some of the colors we dyed at Rose’s place in 2007.
    ~Christina MacLeod, Westcliffe, CO

    posted on April 7th, 2009 at 7:48 am

  6. 6 On April 24th, 2009, ocngrlcw said:

    i’m curious if this site and the mercantile are run by Navajo women – who are the owners?
    thanks!

    posted on April 24th, 2009 at 6:00 pm

  7. 7 On April 24th, 2009, Mary Walker said:

    The Weaving in Beauty site and mercantile are owned by Mary Walker (me). I am not Navajo or Native American, but I have been privileged to participate in the Navajo culture for most of my adult life. I am honored to be considered an in-law by several Navajo families and pleased to help promote Navajo textile arts in any way I can. My main business is the cleaning, repair and appraisal of Navajo textiles. I also coordinate classes for my Navajo friends who would like to teach and they are paid fees comparable to those received by fiber arts instructors teaching private workshops. The main purpose of the Weaving in Beauty site is to provide as much information as possible on weavers and weaving. The tools and rugs in the Mercantile are Navajo made whenever possible and the artist receives approximately 78-80% of the purchase price.

    posted on April 24th, 2009 at 9:35 pm

  8. 8 On July 7th, 2009, JA (Judith Ann) Jure said:

    I am hoping to be wait-listed for weaving sessions in August and October 2009. I was once part of Telerana Weaving Guild and had Shari Monsom for Beginning Navajo. I am also interested in availability of nearby camping areas.

    posted on July 7th, 2009 at 1:13 am

  9. 9 On October 9th, 2009, Paula said:

    Mary, I am interested in registering for your weaving class July 2010. I would be stopping on my way back home (Australia) from a visit with family in WV. What would be the best way to get to the class? Is there regular public transportation to Window Rock from Albuquerque or would I need to rent a car to get there?

    posted on October 9th, 2009 at 5:39 pm

  10. 10 On November 10th, 2009, Lois Hartwig said:

    Looking for Lake Havasu City Navajo/Tapestry weavers. Am I the only one?

    posted on November 10th, 2009 at 7:10 am

  11. 11 On March 6th, 2010, geneva enright said:

    I am interested in info on “how to hang Navajo rug.” I would like to purchase velcro for hanging rugs and I don’t find it in the mercantile store.
    Thanks

    posted on March 6th, 2010 at 9:32 pm

  12. 12 On March 8th, 2010, Mary Walker said:

    The information that you need is now in the Navajo Rug 101 section and the Velcro is in the Mercantile! Thank you, Geneva for taking the time to write.

    posted on March 8th, 2010 at 10:01 pm

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    Jackie Schweitzer: hello, if you happen to have a cancellation for Oct. 2010, i would like to take the spot. if not, probably May 2011. i have a 2nd person coming but he is not a weaver. thanks!

    Mary Walker: Our physical address is protected on the web site but appears on all of our online transactions and invoices. We can provide references from past students if you'd like them. We have provided classes on the Navajo Nation since 2000 and have taught over 500 students. Please contact me via email if you'd like to set up a phone or web conference to discuss a class. Thanks for your interest in learning to weave the Navajo way!

    Mary Ann Polacek: I am interested in signing up for future classes, but dont see contact info to discuss classes beforehand as you require or firsttimers. Also I dont do cyperspace business without a physical address involved when invovling money-waaaay too much internet fraud out there to submit deposits to cyperspace. Please advise how to contact you and engage in synchronous conversation about upcoming classes. Thank you.

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