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#25 Navajo Classic Childs Blanket
Navajo Child's Blankets- ARTIST
- Navajo Child's Blankets
- YEAR
- 1865
- DIMENSIONS
- 55" x 31"
- STATUS
- Available
The vertical zigzag prominent in the center of this blanket is an old design motif that shows up both in classic serapes and chief ’s blankets. It is repeated in the opposite direction on the ends, framing the anchor points and giving more power to the end elements. Of interest in this piece is the early use of indigo green used liberally throughout the blanket. This color, a combination of indigo blue and vegetal yellow, creates a warm pleasing green tone. The white bands beg the question, what is the background color, white or red? The blanket measures 55” x 31” with cochineal-dyed bayeta, indigo blue, indigo and vegetal green, and handspun white.