Vintage 1930's Navajo Wind Rug

Expertly woven and perfectly preserved Navajo "Wind" design rug. From the 1930's possibly 1940's, hand woven Churro wool. Excellent if not perfect condition, as if it was woven yesterday. Modern day Navajo rugs are often woven from commercially produced yarn, it is a rare and lucky thing to have one woven from hand woven wool. We like to drape our Navajo rugs over our couch, an ottoman, chair or you can always hang on a wall to display as art. One of a kind, truly an heirloom piece.

Wind plays a very important part of Navajo culture. It represents not only a god, or holy person, but also a means of communication, the act of breathing, and every Navajo's soul. Wind is present in virtually all aspects of Navajo culture.

NiŁch’i, meaning Wind, Air, or Atmosphere, as conceived by the Navajo, is endowed with powers that are not acknowledged in Western culture. Suffusing all of nature, Holy Wind gives life, thought, speech, and the power of motion to all living things and serves as the means of communication between all elements of the living world. As such, it is central to Navajo philosophy and world view.

We have made sure this rug is ready to go home free of dust by letting it sit in the hot sun and flipping both sides. Once a year we bring our Navajo rugs outside to air out and let the sun heat it out. You can also wrap it in a plastic bag and place in the freezer for 24 hours to give it a refresh. Never machine wash a Navajo rug, use hot water or spot clean with chemicals. You can vacuum lightly with the brush head of a vacuum. 

Measures 36'' x 19''. Hand woven, hand spun churro wool.