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Catalog Number CAS 0541-0006   CAS 0541-0006; Rug
Category Textiles
Object Name Rug
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1885-1900
Collection Name N/A
Materials Handspun wool warp; Handspun natural and aniline dyed wool weft
Description Diyugi style blanket-rug woven in plain tapestry weave; Banded borderless pattern consists of 6 narrow bands in light and dark brown and pinkish-red on white background; Weft yarns are spun very thickly to produce soft,heavy fabric.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 95.0, Length = 149.0