Vintage Chinle Navajo-Style Kilim Rug - 02'05 X 04'11

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77772 Vintage Chinle Navajo-Style Kilim Rug, 02'05 x 04'11. This delicate handwoven wool vintage Chinle Navajo-style Kilim presents a serene … more 77772 Vintage Chinle Navajo-Style Kilim Rug, 02'05 x 04'11. This delicate handwoven wool vintage Chinle Navajo-style Kilim presents a serene beauty through its soft color palette and carefully crafted design elements. Known for its subtle elegance, this Chinle Navajo-style Kilim features an abrashed beige field that shifts gently in tone, lending a natural depth and texture to the piece. The soft pastel hues of pink, cream, and light gray create a calming atmosphere, evoking the desert landscapes of the American Southwest, where Navajo-inspired weavers have long practiced their craft. Each color has been achieved with natural dyes, showcasing the weaver’s respect for and connection to the earth’s resources.

The rug's central focus lies in its four serrated lozenges, each subtly decorated with pairs of mirrored bird motifs. These birds symbolize harmony, balance, and the deep-rooted connection between the Navajo-inspired tradition and nature. The lozenges themselves, with their carefully serrated edges, are softened in color and contrast. The lozenges are placed in such a way that they seem to float within the rug’s field, as if echoing the expansive open spaces of Native American lands.

Adding to the rug's intricate beauty, both ends are bordered by a running dog guard band, also known as a Vitruvian scroll. This ancient motif, seen across various cultures, symbolizes the unending cycle of life, a fitting complement to the rug’s overall theme of harmony and continuity. The flowing pattern of the running dog design, rendered in the same pastel tones, forms a gentle but purposeful boundary, enclosing the rug’s central motifs in a protective embrace.

This Chinle Navajo-style Kilim is not only a representation of skilled weaving but also an artistic reflection of Native American-inspired philosophy and reverence for nature. The use of natural dyes, traditional motifs, and a thoughtfully arranged design imbues the piece with a quiet dignity, making it a treasured artifact that carries the spirit of Navajo-inspired culture. This Navajo-style Kilim would be a tranquil addition to any space, serving as both a beautiful textile and a symbolic reminder of life’s interconnectedness and balance.

Chinle Wide Ruins Navajo-Style Kilim.
Rendered in variegated shades of beige, pink, peach, light pink, orange, rose, light gray, and mauve with other neutral accent colors.
Abrash. Some stains throughout.
Handwoven wool.
Made in America.
Measures: 02'05 x 04'11.
Date: 1930's. Early 20th Century. less