Antique Grey and Red Native American Navajo Flatweave Rug
$6,000.00
| Stock number | 25341 |
| Size | 4 ft x 6 ft 9 in (1.22 m x 2.06 m) |
| Origin | Native American |
| Age | Circa 1920 |
| Style | Navajo |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Flat Weave |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Allover, Geometric |
Antique Native American Navajo Ivory 1920s Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This exceptional weaving represents the pinnacle of early 20th-century Native American textile production, characterized by bold symmetry and powerful color contrast. As a collectible piece among antique rugs, its flat-woven structure and strong geometric vocabulary speak to a rich cultural history. The palette is dominated by a luminous field, typical of ivory color rugs, providing a sharp, clean ground against which the dramatic serrated diamonds are set. The use of deep cochineal red and black creates a dynamic visual tension, reflecting the transitional period designs that emerged in the Southwest during this decade, moving toward increasingly refined, graphic compositions.