Navajo Artwork
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Navajo Artwork
Navajo Artwork
The Navajo are well-known for their many crafts including weaving of blankets
and rugs, silversmithing, basketry and sandpainting.
Authentic Navajo art or handcraft consists of handmade items produced by a
Native American craftsperson, using high-quality, natural materials that are not
machine stamped.
The Navajo people are regarded as being the pioneers of Native American art.
They are particularly renowned for their rugs and unique silversmithing
techniques. They were also pioneers when it came to basketry and are
recognized the world over for their basket weaving skills.
Rug Weaving
Commercial production of handwoven blankets and rugs has been an
important element of the Navajo economy.
Rug weaving is another traditional Navajo art form. Navajo women believe the
art of weaving was taught by Spider Woman, who constructed a loom...