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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
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