Riches of the Southwest
 
 

 
 

The vast expanse of the Navajo nation is broken in part by the various patterns reflected in their weaving. Our attempt at categorizing these patterns results in the 12 styles depicted below. The genesis of these distinct patterns in most instances is geographical, heavily influenced by the trading post established in that particular area of the reservation.

Chief BlanketGanadoWide RuinTwo Grey Hills

BurntwaterChinleCrystalTeec Nos Pos

Blue CanyonBurnhamWestern ReservationRare and Unique

Burntwater

This pattern serves as an example of the hybridization of Navajo weaving occurring in the Burntwater area south of Ganado. The traditional diamonds of the Two Grey Hills pattern are coupled with the vegetal colors commonly used in Wide Ruin designs. Up to 20 colors, a combination of pastels and rich earth tones, may be found in many of these rugs.