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Yes, it is a Chief Blanket variation. It combines elements the Third Phase Chief Blanket, with what are called Moqui blankets. They have black-and-blue stripes and are associated the period when many Navajos served as servants in Hispanic homes north of New Mexico. Most of the fakes and reproductions you will see are from Mexico, India, Pakistan and Ukraine. A few copies have been created in the United States. Fake rugs from Mexico use a horizontal Spanish/European-style loom. At each end, the warps are attached at the loom. Although there might be a cabled bundle at each end of the warps to ensure dimensional stability while weaving, there will not be any side cords like in a true Navajo rug. Once the rug is completed, it should be taken out of the loom.

After shearing sheep, the wool must be cleaned and carded before being spun by hand. Even today, Navajo spinners don't use spinning wheels. The wool is stretched out and twisted by hand onto a spindle. The blanket is then woven using the unique Navajo loom. A Navajo rug made from authentic wool is a laborious task for the weaver. A weaver must also raise sheep, which many still do. The wool must then be shorn, cleaned and carded. It can take up to a year to weave a large rug. Keep in mind that weaving Navajo rugs takes a lot of time. Boys and girls often learn the basics of weaving as children. They then progress in difficulty.

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If you are in the market for a new rug, you may want to check its authenticity first. The Indian Arts and Crafts Act prohibits the sale of American Indian crafts that are not authentic. While a good seller will tell you how long it has been in business, you should be careful to avoid buying a counterfeit rug. This law applies to Native American rugs and blankets, as well as all other American Indian products marketed in the U.S.

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These blankets were highly valuable trade items among tribes who did not have their own weaving traditions. Even at that time, Navajo blankets cost a lot to buy, so only the wealthiest tribe members could afford them. Plains cultures particularly valued Navajo blankets due to their warmth, comfort, visual beauty, and comfort. An individual riding horseback with one of these weavings can be identified by the design and color of his blanket. According to Navajo weaving tradition, Navajo-wearing blankets were made for only 50 years. The end of that era was marked by the development of mechanical weaving technologies, which led to affordable blankets made from Pendleton Woolen Mills becoming widely available.

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Natural dyes last a longer time, retain their vibrancy, and are not easily faded. Navajo rugs will last longer than all other rugs. It is important to note that the factors that are applicable for the natural dyes in the Navajo rugs also apply to the material. Saxony material is high-quality.Brand rugs will usually be more expensive than antique rugs because they have less value. The price point of the older rugs will depend on their overall condition. They will usually be less expensive for worn-out or damaged ones. The rug may be older than new, but it will still have some issues. The Navajo rugs show you the quality of exemplary craftsmanship. Weavers of ancient Navajo rugs had a wide range of skills when weaving rugs.

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Although rugs have been the predominant product of Navajo looms over past century, weavers have continued to make other types of products, if on a smaller scale. Navajo culture thoroughly embraced the horse in the late 19th century, and saddle blankets were commonly produced until the 1950s. Single Saddle Blankets were roughly 30″ square, and Double Saddle Blankets were of similar width, but about twice and long and were doubled over when in use to provide extra padding. Early saddle blankets often were woven in simple striped patterns, and double saddle blankets now are sometimes difficult to distinguish from Transitional wearing blankets. By the end of the period, saddle blankets frequently had patterns only at the corners or edges since only those parts of the blanket were visible when in use. Double saddle blankets sometimes had a different pattern on each half. Fancy Saddle Blankets, often featuring bright colors, elaborate patterns and fringes, were probably more for show than function.

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In the early 1800s Navajo's tribal women began to weave chiefs' blankets. These blankets were often traded, so Indians all over the world wore them from the northern Great Plains of the United States to the Mexican border. Although blankets weren't considered to be a symbol, they were a sign of chieftainship. They were nevertheless a symbol affluence, power and luxury. They have a lot of history that makes them so important. It is the primary reason they are expensive.We have already covered some of the history associated with these rugs.

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