Melvina Francis, Rug, Wide Ruins, Navajo, 34" x 47"

Melvina Francis, Rug, Wide Ruins, Navajo, 34" x 47"Traders like JB Moore would be among the first to introduce Navajo art, specifically rugs rather than silver, to collectors back east. He compiled a catalog of different weavings that would sell in large quantities. Wide Ruins, Arizona had a trading post where vegetal dyes were encouraged in rugs. That, along with the demand for excellence in weaving, has led many collectors to desire these fine rugs. Navajo weaver Jean Wilson wove this stunning

Traders like JB Moore would be among the first to introduce Navajo art, specifically rugs rather than silver, to collectors back east. He compiled a catalog of different weavings that would sell in large quantities. Wide Ruins, Arizona had a trading post where vegetal dyes were encouraged in rugs. That, along with the demand for excellence in weaving, has led many collectors to desire these fine rugs. Navajo weaver Jean Wilson wove this stunning branded rug. It reflects the awesome colors of the Wide Ruins area, enjoy. Before trains reached this part of the world and businesses like the Fred Harvey Company began selling Navajo jewelry to the masses, most people back east knew little of the Navajo.

More Traders would begin to introduce Navajo weavings and even influence certain styles. Today, trading posts carry on this tradition. We have a large collection of weavings from classic Ganado Reds to Germantown Revivals. We also have old antiques that possess the character that comes with age, alongside new contemporary weavings. Enjoy looking through our online collection and remember: if you don't see what you are looking for, we have many more in the Post.