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There are two exceptions for the "no frill" rule. Germantown rug fringe is an added feature that is added to the rug when it is being woven. These fringes are rare, and you'll find a good photo of one below. A fringed antique Germantown can be worn down or removed entirely but does not alter the structure of its textile. Gallup throws are an exception to this rule. These are small pieces, usually measuring 18 by 24 inches in size and are woven locally in Gallup. Gallup throws are made on a cotton weave. The weaving is cut off and then knotted. This leaves a fringe only on one side. There are many Gallup throws on the market that were sold to Sante Fe train passengers. These are a nice addition for a collection. They can be purchased for $40-50, but I've seen them selling for as much as $250 on eBay.

You can check for these characteristics to verify the authenticity of your Native American Rug. Look out for selvage and end cords that have short corners. You can only ensure the authenticity and quality of your rug by purchasing authentic pieces. To learn more about rugs and other artifacts, you can visit the Indian Arts and Crafts Board website. You can be certain that authentic rugs are authentic by checking their certification stamp. A dealer near the reservation is the best place to purchase a Navajo rug. It is often difficult to authenticate rugs purchased from faraway locations. Genuine rugs are not only a way to support the local art scene, but they also make a great investment in American art. A department store rug may not be authentic as the designer might have used a Navajo painting to give it a look like it was made by a Navajo.

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The name of the rug comes from a settlement in the NE cornerof the Navajo nation and means ‘Cottonwoods in a Circle.’ This is a very interestingrug and has some distinguishable design features. In the center of the rug willbe a rectangle that represents the center of the universe. The 4 rectangles,one in each corner of the rug, represent the homes of the four winds or thefour sacred mountains of the Navajo world. Zigzag lightning lines connect thesecorners with the center. Colors of the original storm rugs were usually red, black,and white on a natural gray or red background. Today you will find naturalbrowns and vegetal dye colors.

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The impetus behind this trend came primarily from Anglo collectors, traders, and government agencies that had a sincere desire to upgrade the quality of Navajo weaving and return to traditional, pre-rug patterns. The resulting rugs were not literal copies of older pieces, but were creative variations on banded designs using a wide palette of newly developed vegetal dye colors made from indigenous plants, as well as new, subtly colored chemical dyes. Mary Cabot Wheelwright, founder of the Wheelwright Museum in Santa Fe, probably started the “vegetal revival” by providing weavers around Chinle, Arizona with the new dyes and sketches of old weavings.

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Michelle Radcliff owned a retail home furnishings business for eight years. Radcliff offers decorating advice on her blog, Home Decorating News, is a regular contributor on interior design at LoveToKnow.com and earned certification as an interior decorator from Penn Foster College in 2013. Authenticity, Regional characteristics, documentation, and price are just some of the things to look for when buying Native American rugs. Read on to learn how to tell the difference between a traditional rug and a counterfeit one. Then you can make a well-informed decision on whether the piece you’ve just purchased is genuine. There are several other things to look for, too, like the color of the rug and its price.

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All of our rugs are made to order and go through a rigorous inspection process. You can typically expect your rug to be shipped 2 weeks from when you make your purchase.
We find rug pads are not necessary to protect your flooring. However, some people choose to use rug pads to prevent their rug from sliding around.