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Navajo Chinle Pattern Wool Trading Post Rug c1950-

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 800.00 USD
Navajo Chinle Pattern Wool Trading Post Rug c1950-

Featured in this lot is this Navajo Chinle pattern wool Trading Post rug, circa 1950-1960's. The Chinle pattern originates from the town of Chinle at the mouth of Canyon de Chelly. The Chinle style was developed by Mary Cabot Wheelwright and Cozy McSparron, a trader at Chinle. They sought to revive weaving using classic period designs with vegetal dyes. The Chinle characteristics are horizontal bands containing Chevrons, Chinle Stars, Squash Blossoms, and Diamonds in muted colors of gold, green, tan, off-white, and pink. This rug in particular shows a truly fine, tight weave and gorgeous coloring, in all natural spun 100% wool with natural aniline dyes. The condition of this rug is good with slight wear to the rug consistent with age. The measurements of this rug are 59 1/2" x 30 1/2".