So who is going to pony up about 5 grand for the eagles? 
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Not me! Although I wish I could 
But honestly, they deserve that for all the work they put in. The Navajo gentleman at the Eiteljorg said that some of the large rugs his family weave take a year to finish.
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This is a short video of a rug that I love that was for sale years ago at Twin Rocks Trading Post. It’s just so unusual.
Also found no size listed on the eagle rug.
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Very cool @Ziacat! I understand it’s titled Monument Valley Barcode, but when I look at that, I see influences from early chief’s blankets. Thanks for sharing!
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I see that influence also. But I kind of love the name… Monument Valley Barcode 
I find it interesting that she designed it from a painting.
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The idea that some weavers were interested in doing something different, and that Twin Rocks had an artist that painted patterns for them to choose from, was super interesting!
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We bought this rug at Teec Nos Pos many years ago. I was trying to decide between 2 similarly priced rugs; a Wide Ruins design that was clearly better made but smaller, and this larger one not quite as nicely woven, but (IMO) with a wonderful color mix. I couldn’t make up my mind, and in the end the owner said I should go with my heart, so I did. He also said he liked to buy rugs made by the older ladies who didn’t weave quite as expertly anymore to continue to support them. It’s a non-regional design, but I loved the colors.
And here’s a picture of the lady who made it, Mae Curley.
I looked her up online to see if I could find anything, and there wasn’t much except I found this very interesting pictorial rug.
I previously posted this rug in another thread, and @TAH recognized the poster (it was my mom’s), Song of the Aspen by Bert Grier Phillips. Interestingly this YouTube short came up this evening in my feed from Medicine Man Gallery.
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Thanks for sharing all of this, Zia, what perfect additions! Your heart chose well. 
It looks beautiful mounted under your poster, the colors of both compliment eachother so well.
That pictorial is something else! Mae’s ability to portray movement in wool is a testament to her skill, as is her beautiful work that you have in your home. 
I recall the discussion! It’s a lovely piece of artwork, and interestingly enough, I watched that short today.
It reminds me of something that happened at last year’s Eiteljorg Market. I was conversing with Santo Domingo artists Dave and Danelle Reano, whose booth was positioned just west of the “information” desk in the main hallway. At a lull in the discussion, I heard faint notes of a flute. I deeply admire Native American and Far East flute music, and as I pardoned myself to investigate, Dave came along. We stumbled upon a young Native couple, maybe 16/17 years old, seated on a bench just inside the first permanent gallery on the west side of the hallway, their backs to the entrance, not far from the Reano’s booth. We leaned against the entrance to the gallery, enjoying the young man’s serenading, and watched the young woman rest her head on his shoulder as he played the most beautiful notes. I cast a grin to David and he simply smiled and winked. The gallery was empty, and people were starting to gather at the entrance, to take it in as we had. When he’d finished playing, she kissed him on the cheek and everyone started clapping. They both believed themselves to be alone, I’m sure, and blushed instantly. It was just an awesome moment. 
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This Navajo Sandpainting weaving by Lim Tsosie was brought to market by well known dealers today, annnd I see it’s already sold. I think it’s just marvelous. It won the first prize blue ribbon for Navajo weaving at the Gallup, NM Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial in 1962.
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How beautiful that must have been!
One of favorite Christmas CD’s (yes, I still have a CD player, even one in my car ) is Navajo flute music by R Carlos Nakai.
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I saw this rug online and absolutely loved it. I added a little info from my Navajo rug book about Blue Canyon rugs (it’s not referring to this particular rug). This rug was not woven by Larry Yazzie, but by a family member (I can’t remember who exactly).
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Thanks for sharing, Zia. That weaving is incredible, seeing the different patterns in one piece is captivating!
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Just in case any of you ladies are looking for an option for a small purse…
This could also be a neat way to store one’s sketching pencils
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I recently came across this Yei pictorial and thought the detail on the buckle was cool.
Navajo, 70" x 44", “Early 20th Century”
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How cool!
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This thread got me reading my book on Navajo rugs again. It’s quite good.
I love Storm Pattern rugs. About a year before my mom passed she asked my husband and me if we’d pick out a rug for her on our trip to AZ that year. I purchased this one at the Jacob Lake Inn gift shop, and although she got to enjoy it less than a year, it gave her a lot of joy. It now resides on the back of our couch. The design doesn’t have the typical water bugs, but I love the colors.
I’m also adding this link from Twin Rocks Trading Post about a basket. I thought it was very interesting, because the artist is weaving rug designs into her baskets.
And a new for sale old rug on their site that I think is quite unique.
This whole thread is making me figure out how I can fit another Navajo rug into our house
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Thanks for adding all of this @Ziacat! You never fail to contribute great info and wonderful stories.
Do you have any ceiling space open?
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Hmm… Unfortunately we still have mostly popcorn ceilings - I’m too lazy to do anything about it and would rather spend money elsewhere - and I have a feeling rugs might not stick well to that
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I’m in Santa Fe currently and have seen a few weavings that I was inspired to add to this thread. This is one that was at the Whitehawk show that I really liked:
And here’s one that’s quite different that is currently displayed at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture’s Makowa (sky) exhibit:
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Awesome stuff, thank you for sharing OO.
How was the show?! As far as events are concerned, Whitehawk is at the top of my list.
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