2013年3月10日 · An article describing symbols and motifs in Navajo weaving, including the gift of the Spider Woman, the Navajo Homeland and the "Spirit Line"

A powerful elemental force symbolizing much among the Navajo people, lightning embodies strength and power for the weaver, the culture, and even the weaving itself. These “zigzag” weaving styles are most often found in the Eye Dazzler and Germantown designs, creating gorgeous designs that give each rug or blanket its own fantastic energy.

2015年4月1日 · Selection of authentic Navajo rugs and weavings. Storm pattern, Two Grey Hills, Sand Painting and more from Toh-Atin Gallery, Durango Colorado.

2018年8月29日 · Navajo arts and crafts are characterized by decorative objects, extraordinary craftsmanship, and intricate design. Over the past 1,000 years there has been a variety of artwork produced by the Navajo people.

Toh-Atin is proud to have one of the finest selections in the country of Navajo art and Navajo weavings. Colorado is home to Toh-Atin gallery, thus we have a genuine appreciation for the history and art of our area.

Since 1957, Toh-Atin Gallery of Durango has been your trusted source for authentic Native American and Southwest Art. Sit back and enjoy some fascinating stories and useful information about Southwest culture, traditions, and art. Learn more about our artists and the beautiful creations they make!

Navajo weaving (Navajo: diyogí) are textiles produced by Navajo people, who are based near the Four Corners area of the United States. Navajo textiles are highly regarded and have been sought after as trade items for more than 150 years.

2021年10月4日 · Check out some of these common symbols that you might encounter in Navajo jewelry and what type of deeper meanings they have held for generations for the community. Natural Elements: Sun, Water, and Lightning.

Navajo women believe the art of weaving was taught by Spider Woman, who constructed a loom according to directions given by the Holy People. Today distinct styles of rugs identify designs woven in different regions: Two Grey Hills, Ganado, TeecNosPos and Crystal – …

2021年9月10日 · By hanging Navajo weavings in an art museum, they are undeniably categorized as pieces of art themselves, but by contextualizing them within a cultural, spiritual, historical, and political reality, they are also living artifacts—evidence of what has come before.