When she started out her patterns were simple. Over time they grew dramatic asthough inspired by unseen hands.
Some young Native weavers today are asked to go outside amid the early morning dewand search for a spider s web. As the first light of day glistens through thestrands they re told to place their right hand on the webbing. If they can do sowithout harming the web, the belief is the gift of weaving will flow into theirspirit forever.
Originally the Navajos made their own dyes from roots and plants. Some of thebrilliant red color seen in older weavings actually came from Manchester, Englandthrough trades.
The women spent hours unraveling threads in the red cloth to use in their owndesigns. The tightly woven and boldly patterned weavings have earned worldwideattention.
On Nov. 23 & 24 Garth Auctions, Delaware, Ohio, featured a selection of Navajoweavings in its auction. A Transitional Eyedazzler with an overall diamond design;two figures and also crosses at the center sold for $6,038.
A Yei Be Che Weaving with two pairs of blanket dancers surrounded by a sawtoothborder brought $4,600.
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