Description:-
79236 Vintage Crownpoint Navajo Rug, 02'03 x 02'07.
This handwoven wool vintage Crownpoint Navajo rug, signed by acclaimed weaver Lola Yazzie of the Crownpoint Rug Weavers Association, is a striking testament to artisanal mastery and cultural continuity. Every meticulously placed diamond and chevron motif reveals a refined geometric brilliance, shimmering with the rhythmic pulse of ancestral design traditions. The alternating fields of nested diamonds and hypnotic zigzag waves mirror the harmony of desert winds and sacred mountain ranges, embodying a symbolic dialogue between balance, protection, and spiritual movement.
With its finely executed weave and naturally dyed neutral palette of soft taupe, charcoal, and sand, this piece radiates the understated sophistication favored by collectors of authentic Navajo art. Such precision weaving—a hallmark of Crownpoint’s most celebrated artisans—demands immense skill, making it an object of connoisseurship and distinction. The tight, deliberate threadwork confirms its prestige within the Crownpoint tradition, where weavers are renowned for their technical perfection.
The diamond motif, a revered symbol of protection and life force, is here multiplied into an endless constellation, while the flowing chevron bands suggest water’s life-giving movement—essential elements in Navajo cosmology. This symbolic richness, woven into a rug of such fine technical quality, positions it as far more than a decorative textile: it is a sacred narrative translated into wool, a rare fusion of art and meaning.
Pieces from the Crownpoint Rug Weavers Association, particularly signed by named weavers like Yazzie, are highly sought after in elite collections due to their traceable provenance and cultural integrity. To acquire such a textile is to join a privileged circle of collectors who not only appreciate its visual refinement but also honor its deeper significance as a living heritage artifact. Displayed in a curated interior, this rug becomes an immediate conversation piece—an emblem of cultural respect, rarity, and refined taste.
- Crownpoint. Navajo.
- Abrash. Stains.
- Handwoven wool.
- Made in America.
- Measures: 02'03 x 02'07.
- Pile Height: 0.14 of an inch.
- Date: 1940's. Mid-20th Century.
