Preservation Series: PS01 Early Navajo Sarape
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Preservation Series: PS01 Early Navajo Sarape
This very early weaving is contemporary with the Ute-style. First Phase Chief blanket. This unusual early sarape combined the simple striped and terraced stpped design elements in use at the time without incorporating red bayeta yarns. Woven of indigo-dyed blue, indigo with vegetal-dyed green, and natural white hand-blue, indigo with vegetal-dyed green and natural white and spun churro wool yarns. The color scheme suggests a Rio Grande Valley influence. Based on an original weaving in The Durango Collection. Center of Southwest Studies Collection #2000:03007. Unnapped, whipstitch binding, 82% wool, 18% cotton. Dry clean. Made in the USA.