Navajo Rugs

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Navajo are a native American nation. They are famous for their wool products. Navajo rugs first appeared when Navajo got Churro sheep from the Spanish in the eighteenth century. That was the time of most splendid Navajo rugs, blankets and apparel. The Churro sheep whose wool Navajo rugs were woven of had long fleece with little grease.

Such wool was meant for hand-made Navajo rugs that grew so popular back then. Besides, it was perfect for dying. Natural vegetable dyes were originally used for Navajo rugs and the dye was distributed evenly on high-quality wool. But the wars came. Navajo people were drawn away from their home land and a lot of Churro sheep were killed.

Those were the hard times for Navajo-rugs . Churro sheep nearly disappeared and they had to be cross-breeded with a different type of sheep. But the new wool was not as good for Navajo rugs weaving. The fleece of such sheep was greasy and the dye wouldn’t look good on it.

Over the years many artists and weavers tried to bring the original Navajo rugs back by experimenting with dyes and materials. Soon there was a brand new type of Navajo rugs. Those were harder and could be used for floor covering as well as wall covering. In the twentieth century Navajo rugs started coming in pastel colors. These Navajo rugs are designed especially for the homes.
Navajo rugs keep changing every year because weavers and designers are constantly contributing new ideas as to design and materials. So if you are thinking about purchasing Navajo rugs, do not hesitate. In twenty years or so they may look entirely different and your specific item will be unique!