A Brick and Mortar Store: Weaving in Beauty’s New Chapter
Weaving in Beauty has found a brick and mortar home at 233 W. Coal Ave in Gallup, New Mexico. We are next door to Bill Malone Trading, across the street from City Electric Shoes (and leather shop) and one block south of Richardson’s Trading. We are in the heart of the Gallup Business Improvement District and the Gallup MainStreet Arts and Cultural District.
The Crownpoint Rug Auction Roars Back
In August of 2014, the Crownpoint Rug Auction was cancelled as the result of financial mismanagement. The situation jeopardized the auction, a source of income for 100+ Navajo weavers. Crownpoint community leaders, the auctioneers, and concerned buyers formed a new association… Read more about the Crownpoint Rug Auction
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Update: Gloria’s weaving has been sold. Thanks for all the shares and comments!
Ever done something that you knew was completely over the top for no good reason except that it made you feel good? I sure hope so. Gloria Begay consigned a tour de force weaving that packs a heap of heritage into a seven-inch by 10-inch package. I had a great afternoon writing about it! You can see it at mercantile.weavinginbeauty.com/product/the-whole-is-greater-by-gloria-claw-begay/ See why The Whole is Greater!
The Whole is Greater by Gloria Begay
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I titled Gloria Begay's latest weaving "The Whole is Greater". It's a Navajo-Churro wedge weave that has fine detail and natural dyes.So glad this weaving sold. I went back and read your description; that was as "over-the-top" as this rug is. Great job--both of you!
What a wonderful post. I learned so much as well. Thank you!
Here is our schedule as of right now! We will not be accepting registrations for 2021 or adding any in-person classes until late this year. Stay well, and join us for one of our online events. Make every day as good as it can be.