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1940s Black White American Navajo Twill Saddle Blanket Wool Carpet 3 x 5 6" Rug

$1,500
£1,143.03
€1,318.23
CA$2,130.45
A$2,289.05
CHF 1,228.07
MX$26,967.63

About the Item

1940s American Navajo Twill Saddle Blanket Carpet ( 3' x 5'6" - 92 x 167 cm ) Antique Navajo American Multicolor 1940s Rug, Circa Date: 1940s. This exceptional piece of Americana represents the pinnacle of Southwestern weaving tradition, offering a sophisticated geometric study rarely found among antique rugs of this era. The tight, hand-spun wool construction speaks eloquently to the dedication and skill of the weaver, emphasizing durability and historical authenticity. The design employs a striking, tightly interlocking diamond motif that repeats seamlessly across the entire field. This highly disciplined structure creates a powerful visual texture, distinguishing it as a true example of allover rugs, where the pattern dictates the entirety of the composition rather than relying on defined borders or central medallions. While categorized under multicolor jewel tone rugs due to its historical designation, the palette is masterfully restrained, utilizing a high-contrast pairing of deep charcoal and natural, undyed ivory wool. This monochromatic scheme lends the piece a profound modernity and versatility, allowing the intricate, tactile texture of the weave to remain the primary focus. Woven to a practical scale, this textile is ideally suited for use as one of the finest examples of small scatter size rugs. Its durable, flatweave structure makes it suitable for high-traffic areas, serving as an anchor piece in a minimalist interior or providing an authentic, textural counterpoint in a richly layered space.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Length: 66 in (167.64 cm)
  • Style:
    Navajo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940
  • Condition:
    Repaired.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 214321stDibs: LU4926116662532

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