#398 • NAVAJO TRADE RUG

Part of BA079C - BRUNKS BEST OF 2026! (timed auction by Brunk's Online Auction)

Starting at $5.00

Status: Available

Bidding closes Nov 30, 2026 7:39 PM MST

Category: Textiles

NAVAJO TRADE RUG BLACK / GREY / RED / YELLOW / BLUE / WHITE 81" X 50" * BUY IT FOR WHATEVER YOU THINK * "Native American weavers, particularly Navajo artists, have historically blended traditional Southwestern designs with Middle Eastern and Turkish kilim aesthetics. This fusion often happened through trade blankets, educational programs, or individual artistic cross-pollination in the late 19th and 20th centuries. - Design and History - Navajo Germantown Rugs: Weavers used bright, synthetic Germantown yarns imported from Pennsylvania, which led to vibrant color palettes resembling Turkish flatweaves. Eyedazzler and Geometric Styles: Bold zigzags and diamond patterns mimic both Navajo cosmic symbols and Anatolian kilim motifs. Trading Post Influence: Traders like J.B. Moore actively encouraged weavers to adopt Oriental rug layouts to appeal to Eastern collectors."