Navajo Rug
Maker
Unknown, Diné (Navajo)
Datec. 1920
MediumWool
Dimensions60 1/2” L x 47” W
Credit LineGift of the Office of the President, Colgate University, under Professor George Langdon
Object numberNA1988.01.LAN
DescriptionHandwoven rug with “lazy lines.” Variegated grey/tan field with natural brown, red, and beige stripe border. The field contains three complete and six half stepped diamonds in red, brown, grey/tan, and natural white.
ClassificationsTextiles
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