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78666 Vintage Two Grey Hills Accent Pillow, 01'03 x 01'05.
Woven in the revered tradition of the Two Grey Hills weaving district, this handwoven wool vintage accent pillow is far more than a decorative accessory—it is a curated artifact of cultural heritage, elevated to the realm of design prestige. Every thread, carded and hand-dyed from natural wool, whispers the legacy of high-desert artistry, where balance, symbolism, and craftsmanship are inextricably linked. With its precision geometry and striking stepped cross at center, the pillow radiates the unmistakable visual cadence of early 20th-century regional Navajo weaving.
At the heart of this collectible piece lies a bold cruciform medallion, flanked by eight lightning-step motifs—visual echoes of sacred mountains, directional harmony, and elemental symmetry. The use of only undyed wool in earthy brown, ivory, and deep black tones offers an exclusive palette born directly from the sheep and soil of the Southwest. Framed by a minimalist dark border, the composition speaks to both spiritual grounding and an elevated restraint that transcends trend, evoking the quiet power of modernist abstraction long before it swept the Western design world.
This rare heirloom pillow—woven by hand and adapted into a functional art form—brings with it more than beauty; it offers provenance. It represents a lineage of Indigenous textile knowledge that has resisted industrialization, asserting the value of slowness, storytelling, and ancestral continuity. In this sense, it is not only an object of elite décor, but also a declaration of ethical collecting: a celebration of human connection, sustainability, and cultural stewardship.
To own this piece is to inherit a fragment of one of North America's most sophisticated weaving traditions. It is not merely a pillow—it is a tactile portal to the sacred mesas of the Diné homeland, a symbol of rarity and refinement imbued with meaning. As a standalone work or as part of a curated design narrative, this vintage Two Grey Hills Navajo pillow offers a deeply rooted experience that speaks to collectors of taste, conscience, and discerning spirit.
- Abrash.
- Handwoven wool.
- Made in America.
- Measures: 01'03 x 01'05.
- Date: 1930's. Early 20th Century.
- This listing is for one piece.
- This has a matching piece: 78667 Vintage Two Grey Hills Accent Pillow.