Bright Color Chevron Design Antique 1880s Native American Navajo Rug
$37,500.00
| Stock number | 25601 |
| Size | 5 ft 5 in x 7 ft 2 in (1.65 m x 2.18 m) |
| Origin | Native American |
| Age | Circa 1880 |
| Style | Navajo |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Flat Weave |
| Colors | Multicolor Jewel Tones |
| Pattern | Allover, Geometric |
Antique Navajo Native American Multicolor 1880s Rug, Circa Date: 1880s. This exceptional example of Native American weaving represents the transitional period of Navajo textile art. Its age and condition place it among the most desirable antique rugs available today. The design is characterized by a powerful, rhythmic zigzag motif that runs the full length of the textile. This dynamic composition creates an intense visual energy, utilizing the entire field in a stunning allover design typical of late 19th-century graphic weavings. The palette is rich and complex, featuring warm tones of vermillion, rust, and saffron yellow, balanced by natural shades of cream and soft gray-brown. This sophisticated combination establishes the rug as a true multicolor jewel-tone piece, reflecting the mastery of natural and aniline dyes used during this era.