Geometric Running Dog Border Antique Tribal Native American Flatweave Navajo Rug
$6,800.00
| Stock number | 21382 |
| Size | 4 ft 10 in x 7 ft (1.47 m x 2.13 m) |
| Origin | Native American |
| Age | Circa 1930 |
| Style | Navajo |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Flat Weave |
| Colors | Gray |
| Pattern | Allover, Geometric |
Antique Navajo American Gray 1930s Gray Rug, Circa Date: 1930s. This exceptional American weaving represents the high point of 20th-century textile artistry. Its striking geometric composition and robust construction make it a valuable piece among antique rugs. The Navajo tradition is known for its powerful, graphic designs, perfectly exemplified by the dramatic serrated diamond motifs at its core. The field utilizes a complex, variegated natural wool tone, creating a nuanced gray color that provides a sophisticated, mottled backdrop for the highly saturated accent colors. Deep cochineal red and stark black/brown define the central medallion and the bold meander border, lending the piece a dramatic, high-contrast presence typical of the period's revival style.