Weaving in Beauty

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Weaving Tools and Equipment

Many of our weaving tools and accessories are Navajo made and are fair traded with the artist. We generally pay what the artist asks for the items that we offer.    We charge the actual shipping costs for the item.   In the event that the shipping costs are more than the shopping cart calculates, we will contact you regarding the additional charge.  If the charges are less, we will refund the difference.  Orders generally ship within 24 hours, 7 days a week.  We generally ship via U.S. Postal Service, but will be glad to work with you on the shipping method that works best for you.  Tools are very personal.  You may return any tool for a refund within two weeks of receiving it, but you are responsible for the return postage.  

Weaving Fork

Weaving forks by Henry Lee Dedman (Navajo), Gary Tsinniginnie (Navajo), Al Snipes (In-law)

 

Tool Sets

Don’t know what you need to start weaving?  Here are some basic tool kits that will get you started.  You can use these as quidelines and order the tools individually or you can order the tools as a set.  Remember, these are individually handmade tools.  The wood may be a different color or have a different type of grain.  We’ll be glad to send a picture of what we’re sending you before it goes out. 
Weaving in Beauty LLC
1868 E. LaDonna Dr. Tempe, AZ, 85283 USA 
 • 602-370-2875

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  1. 1 On January 19th, 2010, Francine L. Kavanaugh said:

    Mary

    Where did you get your table loom? The one that you always use at class or monthly gathering.

    Francine

    posted on January 19th, 2010 at 3:04 pm

  2. 2 On February 9th, 2010, Jayne Reed said:

    What would the shipping cost be for the hip spindle? I kind of wanted (still want, actually!) one from Mark Deschinney to go with the other stuff I bought, but the shipping by UPS was crazy, so I got a big comb instead.

    posted on February 9th, 2010 at 8:22 pm

  3. 3 On February 10th, 2010, Paula Guernsey said:

    Mary, do you have an actual store? I’m interested in buying a Navajo spindle and learning to spin on it when I’m in Arizona next week. Yeah, I sure did wait until the last minute, didn’t I?

    So, if I do find someone to teach me, I’ll need a spindle and having it shipped to Indiana wouldn’t do me much good.

    Paula

    posted on February 10th, 2010 at 8:19 pm

  4. 4 On March 15th, 2010, Priscilla said:

    The tools Navajos use for weaving are very sacred. They should be made by a male who is mentally very healthy and there is even prayers done before making these tools. The thoughts of the person who makes these looms and tools have a direct affect on the weavers thoughts and the outcome of the rug. If you purchase these tools from strangers, then a prayer and blessings are in order by a medicine man. These tools are supposed to be made by a relative and I would suggest the clan of the toolmaker be put by their names. Thank you and I appreciate this website for teaching, especially the young about Spider Woman’s gift to us!

    posted on March 15th, 2010 at 12:05 pm

  5. 5 On March 15th, 2010, Mary Walker said:

    Priscilla, thank you for your thoughtful insight. I will add Henry and Herman’s clans as soon as I can.

    posted on March 15th, 2010 at 12:21 pm

  6. 6 On April 12th, 2010, Kathy White said:

    I am actually trying to find a persian rug weaving frame. Unfortunately they are not sold in the US. The Navajo rug frame is about the closest that I can come to. Do they make one for very large rugs say 8′ x 10′. It would have to be able to roll the rug at the bottom and support weight. Kathy

    posted on April 12th, 2010 at 4:21 pm

  7. 7 On September 11th, 2011, Jim Black said:

    “$150 with warp, weaving fork, finishing fork, student batten, finishing batten and Herman hook” in text above.

    What is a Herman hook?

    posted on September 11th, 2011 at 2:00 pm

  8. 8 On September 16th, 2011, Jim Black said:

    Oh it the wire with a hook on the end to help finish the weaving!(Herman Hook). Got it thanks.

    posted on September 16th, 2011 at 7:17 am

  9. 9 On May 8th, 2012, shala said:

    when is the persian carpet weaving class? Do you have the supplies to weave a carpet? like the beater, knife, scissor and yarns:

    posted on May 8th, 2012 at 3:14 pm

  10. 10 On May 9th, 2012, Mary Walker said:

    Weaving in Beauty deals in classes, equipment and supplies for weaving using Navajo techniques. I’m sorry but we don’t have equipment or classes for Persian weaving.

    posted on May 9th, 2012 at 10:02 am

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    Raymon: I have a blanket simialr to the pink blanket. My dad's family had sheep. Every year they would gather the wool and take it to Utah Woolen mills and make beautiful wool blankets. Similar to Pendleton blankets, in many different colors. Love the turquoise jewlrey. My mom has a big beaded bag of it that I hope I get a few peices of (she's half Native American) She finds it kind of amusing that Native American prints etc. are "in" right now.

    Remigio: Way to go, Navajo Nation! Either cease-and-desist, or collect roiaetyls for the use of your name (only on quality products of which you approve, of course). Same with sports teams that use Native names as mascots. Until recently, the University of North Dakota was paying the Standing Rock Sioux annual roiaetyls to use the name Fighting Sioux , which was a win-win and a source of pride for both parties. Unfortunately for both the Tribe and the university, political correctness put an end to that.

    Ann Puzio: Hi Mary, Need to change to the waiting list for 9/13-20th. I hope this is possible.Also, going to see if I can sign up for the online class, need to check my computer. Thanks ann

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