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A Brief Social History of Navajo Weaving

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Description: Detailed description of Navajo weaving techniques, probably dating back to the 17th century, and a review of their social and economic history. Links to related sites. From the Collectors' Guide.
THE COLLECTOR’S GUIDE: A BRIEF SOCIAL HISTORY OF NAVAJO WEAVING A Brief Social History of Navajo Weaving A bit of historical context for a popular contemporary collectible to Navajo weaving. Navajo weavings are many things to people. Above all else, Navajo weavings are masterworks, regardless of whose criteria of art is used to judge them. They are evocative, timeless portraits which, like all good art, transcend time and space. Navajo weaving has captured the imagination of many not only because they are beautiful, well-woven textiles but also because they so accurately mirror the social and economic history of Navajo people. Succinctly, Navajo women wove their life experiences into the pieces.
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Page title:THE COLLECTOR’S GUIDE: A BRIEF SOCIAL HISTORY OF NAVAJO WEAVING
Keywords:navajo weaving, navajo textiles, navajo rugs, albuquerque, santa fe, taos, new mexico, bruce bernstein
Description:Learn some history about the ageless beauty of Navajo weavings
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