North American Navajo carpet with geometric motifs, circa 1940s.
North American Navajo carpet with geometric motifs, circa 1970s.
Handwoven Navajo carpet in pure wool with a geometric pattern in cream, brown, black, grey and red tones. The composition is structured around a symmetrical central field with angular motifs and a pronounced dark border.
Origin: Navajo, North America.
Material: Pure wool.
Dimensions: L. 144 cm, W. 74 cm.
Period: Circa 1970s.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear.
Bio:
Flatwoven wool carpets with geometric patterns have a long tradition among several Indigenous peoples of North America, particularly in the Southwestern United States. Patterns and weaving techniques vary considerably between different traditions and periods.