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How can I avoid purchasing an imitation Navajo rug?
Navajo handspun rugs generally have the smell of sheep.
Counterfeits do not, being made of commercial yarn.
Also, imitation Navajo rugs will have a looser weave. They have most likely been made on horizontal mechanized looms
which do not impart the tension of a vertical loom where
the weft threads have been tightly handpacked. Deal
with reputable and established traders, always get a
sales receipt that describes the merchandise and ask
for a certificate of authenticity.
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