Navajo Weaving

Kathy Truong

“Tribal” Fashion

3 Time Periods

Classic Period• Basic horizontal stripes

inspired by basket weaving taught by the Pueblo Indians and Zuni tribe

• Basic cream, red, brown and black colors

• Farmed wool

• “manta” wider than longer blankets

3 Time Periods

Transition Period• Spanish influence

• Indigo, bayeta red

• Churro wool

• “serape” longer than wider blankets

• trading

Rug Period• Rugs instead of

blankets

• Oranges, purples, blues for Anglo-American trade market

• Decline in looms and blankets

• Drought and relocation

3 Time Periods

Navajo Weaving Designs

1. Horizontal stripes

2. Diamond dazzlers

3. Tapestry

Navajo Weaving Loom

Navajo Weaving Loom

1. Vertical Loom

2. Back Strap Loom

3. Horizontal Loom

Part 2: Making my own Vertical Loom

Part 2: Making my own Vertical Loom

Part 2: Making my own Vertical Loom