Vintage 1983 Navajo Ganado Red Rug

Description: Purchased in 1983 Lorenzo Hubbell, a famous early trader at his post in Ganado, AZ helped create the "Ganado Red" Navajo rug style. Mr. Hubbell prefered red weavings and borrowed design elements from the Navajo blanket period. The deep, rich red-dyed wool used in Ganado Red rugs is what many Navajo weaving enthusiasts associate with the art form. In fact, the use of red in weavings dates back to some of the earliest blankets and remains a dominant color in many of today's rugs. Weavers usually have to trade for the aniline dye source as the rich, red color rarely can be duplicated using natural sources. Ganado Reds are distinctive due to their vibrant, red color and central diamond patterns. Today, Ganado rugs will have a red background with accent colors of black, grey, white, or brown. The central design features a single or double diamond and four triangles, one in each corner. Other design elements may include hook patterns, simple diagonals and cloud or stair design borders. Classic Ganado pattern Navajo rugs are those woven from the 1930s on, after the Hubbell Revival style time frame. These rugs feature a large central motif and intricate geometric double or triple borders with diamond- or lozenge-shaped designs. Ganado pattern rugs typically make liberal use of red wool - these bold colors and elaborate patterns typify the Ganado regional style. As mentioned above, Lorenzo Hubbell liked red, white, black, and natural grey/brown wools in Navajo rugs. He liked the color red in Navajo rugs so much that he encouraged his weavers to dye their homespun yarns a deep crimson using commercial aniline dye. Ganado rugs with deep red in the designs are some of the most sought-after examples of Ganado weavings because of their classic look.

Price: 325 USD

Location: Aurora, Colorado

End Time: 2024-12-07T01:03:14.000Z

Shipping Cost: 25 USD