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s Antique Klagetoh-Inspired Southwestern-Style Kilim Rug Early 20th Century
$13,125
£9,920.98
€11,379.78
CA$18,296.79
A$19,917.55
CHF 10,572.24
MX$239,650.98
NOK 133,964.70
SEK 122,749.52
DKK 84,983.49
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78563 Antique Southwestern-Style Klagetoh Kilim Rug, 05'06 x 09'03. Woven beneath the ancestral skies of the Four Corners region, this handwoven wool antique Southwestern textile in the Klagetoh regional tradition tells a story shaped by earth, sky, and ceremonial symbolism. Its meditative geometry, anchored by twin stepped diamonds each enclosing a solemn cross, communicates a visual language of protection and balance—one passed from generation to generation through loom and lineage. Created in the early decades of the 20th century, the weaver would have carded, spun, and dyed each strand of wool by hand, coaxing color from the land and memory alike. The resulting textile is more than utilitarian—it is a cosmographic composition rendered in the elemental hues of the desert: iron-rich red, storm-gray, taupe, warm beige, greige, and the black of sacred night.
At the center of this composition lie two monumental medallions, edged in red and black stepped contours that pulse with rhythmic energy. These forms recall both the protective mountain silhouettes that define the landscape of the American Southwest and the zigzag paths often associated with lightning, emergence, and sacred movement. Within each diamond rests a cruciform shape—a symbol frequently interpreted as embodying the four cardinal directions, a centering force that radiates harmony and balance. The surrounding jagged lines move like windblown prayer lines or riverbeds traced across time, infusing the textile with motion and memory.
The background, composed of undyed wool in naturally blended greys and browns, reflects the fiber’s origin and the artisan’s mastery of subtle tonal transitions. Deep vegetal reds—possibly combined with early aniline dyes—accent the design like steady heartbeats, offering contrast without overpowering the field. This restrained palette is a hallmark of textiles from the Klagetoh region, where clarity of form and limited but intentional color choices define the aesthetic. The open space of the central field invites meditation, emphasizing balance and internal focus over ornamental excess.
Woven during a formative period in regional weaving history, this textile reflects a time when local traditions were asserting their unique identities. Though influenced by growing markets and the encouragement of trading posts, artisans remained rooted in inherited forms and sacred structure. This early 20th-century weaving exemplifies architectural precision and spiritual clarity—each element placed with intention, each hue selected in reverence. More than a decorative piece, it is a woven statement of cultural alignment, crafted to bring warmth, guidance, and quiet power into the spaces it inhabits.
Rendered in variegated shades of gray, black, red, beige, and charcoal with other accent colors.
Abrash.
Handwoven wool.
Made in America.
Measures: 05'06 x 09'03.
Date: 1910s. Early 20th Century.
- Creator:Navajo (Weaver)
- Dimensions:Width: 66 in (167.64 cm)Length: 111 in (281.94 cm)
- Style:Spanish Colonial (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Woven
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1910-1919
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash. Desirable Age Wear.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 78563 Antique Southwestern-Style Kilim Rug, 05 06 x 09 031stDibs: LU942935163652
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