Early 1970s Rare Crystal Area "Illusion" Pattern Navajo Rug 35" x 70" Very Fine+

Description

Original Estate Piece
Rare
More Tradition Color Pattern Cream, Black and Gray...!
Absolutely Beautiful
Genuine Navajo
Crystal Area Illusion Pattern (Early 1970s)
Unusually Large
Version
35" by about 70"
(Location:  NW New Mexico - NE Arizona)
One-of-a-Kind.... Don't Miss This One...!!!
This early 1970s illusion pattern genuine Navajo rug was given to a former mayor of Taos as a gift by members of the Navajo Nation several decades ago. I acquired it directly from his estate. From the 1940s and well into the early 1970s when Navajo weavers were looking for patterns relevant to those interesting times, the artwork of M.C.Escher inspired some Navajo weavers to create what is known as "illusion" pattern weavings. This piece is even more unusual, and rare, in that it combines the earliest traditional (late 1800s) simple vertical bars or banding done in the original natural cream (white) of the wool along with (dyed) black which were some among the very first Navajo designs and then blends that with the 1940s- 1970s "illusion" twist... I have included an image of one 1921 Escher drawing which could have been a possible influence (last photo).
This rug dates back to the years of the late 1960s to early 1970s - it could be older, but that is the date period when it was gifted to its former owner... It has been very well preserved and maintained. Generally these older rugs or weavings are smaller sized than this one, actually saddle blanket sized, about 1/2 to 2/3 this one's size....!!  Only all natural, Navajo formulated
dyes
were used, and the colors black and gray were the original Navajo rug colors from the 19th century before they got into all the color palettes they developed in the 20th century....
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This rug is multi-colored and as a whole has absolutely stunning colors, tightly woven, with no fading what-so-ever, and is in absolute excellent to near mint condition. Note the medium gray color of the details...... The rug has been
carefully stored
for years and never placed on the floor.
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This beautifully embroidered patch measures 35" wide and is about 70" long.
Condition
Note
:
The authentic, original and very genuine late 1960s to early 1970s "illusion" pattern Crystal area Navajo rug is in Very Fine++++ to Excellent, near Mint, unused condition. It has never been on the floor and was only displayed on a wall for a short time. Absolutely no fading or insect damage or flaws of any kind.. about as perfect as one could get for a piece that is almost 50 years old.
This rare late 1960s - early 1970s
larger sized Crystal area Navajo "illusion" pattern
hand woven rug is not a recent reproduction, is absolutely original to the period described and is directly from this man's personal estate memorabilia.
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Economy shipping
$
39.95
-  USPS or FedEx package (
fully insured
). Expedited shipping will be $
59.95
FedEx Ground(
insured
).
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Other shipping options may be available - please email for details..!
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