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Navajo Weaving Kathy Truong. “Tribal” Fashion. 3 Time Periods. Classic Period Basic horizontal stripes inspired by basket weaving taught by the Pueblo Indians and Zuni tribe Basic cream, red, brown and black colors Farmed wool “manta” wider than longer blankets. 3 Time Periods.
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3 Time Periods Classic Period • Basic horizontal stripes inspired by basket weaving taught by the Pueblo Indians and Zuni tribe • Basic cream, red, brown and black colors • Farmed wool • “manta” wider than longer blankets
3 Time Periods Transition Period • Spanish influence • Indigo, bayeta red • Churro wool • “serape” longer than wider blankets • trading
3 Time Periods Rug Period • Rugs instead of blankets • Oranges, purples, blues for Anglo-American trade market • Decline in looms and blankets • Drought and relocation
Navajo Weaving Designs 3. Tapestry 2.Diamond dazzlers 1. Horizontal stripes
Navajo Weaving Loom • 3. Horizontal Loom • Vertical Loom • 2. Back Strap Loom