The Brilliance of the Navajo Germantowns: Late Classic Weaving and Bayeta

Tempe, AZ Navajo Germantowns were woven during two overlapping periods identified as the Late Classic (1865-1880) and Transitional (1868-1895).   Both periods are marked by increasing use of commercial materials and adaptation of designs from Rio Grande, Saltillo and other weaving traditions.  During both periods, Germantown yarns were sometimes combined with other available weaving materials, most…

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Weaving Appreciation Walk in Scottsdale

Why do we seem to ignore the resources that are close to home?  Well, I’m busy and I have a business to run plus um, ah aren’t most of the Native American galleries  in Scottsdale dealing mostly in jewelry?  I was shaken out of my ignorance last year while I was helping a friend try…

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