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Navajo Mohair Banded Chinle Saddle Blanket

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
Navajo Mohair Banded Chinle Saddle Blanket
Featured in this lot is this Navajo Chinle mohair saddle blanket, circa mid-to-late 1900's. The saddle blanket features a wonderfully and professionally woven saddle blanket constructed from soft mohair and shows a cream field with bands of brown and red. This style of weave originates from Chinle, Arizona, hence the name, and typically feature bands of repeating geometric motifs alternated with plain or striped bands of contrasting colors. The condition of this saddle blanket is good, with no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this rug are 59" x 29".