Exciting Tribal Geometric Antique Native American Flatweave Navajo Rio Grande Rug
$6,750.00
| Stock number | 21392 |
| Size | 4 ft 6 in x 7 ft 9 in (1.37 m x 2.36 m) |
| Origin | Native American |
| Age | Circa 1920 |
| Style | Navajo |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Flat Weave |
| Colors | Gray |
| Pattern | Geometric, Medallion |
Antique Navajo - Rio Grande American Flat Weave Rug, Country of Origin: American USA Rugs, Circa Date: 1920s. This exceptional textile represents a pivotal moment in the history of American USA Rugs production. Woven in the traditional Rio Grande flat weave technique, this piece showcases the striking, bold geometry characteristic of early 20th-century Southwestern design, reflecting a mastery of indigenous weaving practices. The field employs a powerful, repeating diamond or hourglass motif set against a vibrant ground of saturated rust red. The contrasting elements of deep black and mottled natural tan wool create a dynamic visual rhythm, typical of the finest examples of Native American Navajo rugs from this period, where simplicity of form yields maximum impact.