Daisy Taugelchee Rug

2010 30 x 23.

Daisy taugelchee rug.

The tightest weaving we have ever had. A timeless tradition spanning almost 100 years two grey hills weavings have long been a source of pride and quality craftsmanship using natural un dyed wool boasting intricate patterns unique to the navajo each of these hand woven creations is a testament to the dedication and skill of the navajo weavers. The handspun yarn is so tightly woven it is thinner than sewing thread. Notable weavers past and present would include daisy taugelchee cora curley marilyn john katherine nathaniel and larry nathaniel.

In fact a special tapestry section was created at the gallup ceremonials 50 years ago for toadlena weaver daisy taugelchee 1909 1990 who wove upwards of 115 wefts per inch. Master weaver daisy taugelchee 1911 1990 considered to be the most famous of all the navajo weavers. Medicine man gallery specializes in old navajo indian rugs from two grey hills including rugs by master weavers such as daisy tauglechee. A two grey hills from toadlena has an average of 40 50.

Black white gray and beige. A typical navajo rug has approximately 30 wefts to the linear inch. 30 x 47 colors. Contact two grey hills.

Two grey hills navajo rugs are named as such because the style was developed in and the vast majority of these rugs are still created by weavers from the two grey hills region of the navajo reservation. Daisy taugelchee is widely considered the most talented navajo weaver and spinner who ever lived. World s most famous rug weaver courtesy photo daisy taugelchee poses in front of a painting of one of her classic rugs. Daisy taugelchee 1911 1990 is the most celebrated navajo weaver ever.

Daisy taugelchee 1909 1990 was known to create exceptional tapestry weavings with up to 115 wefts per inch. The story behind two grey hills begins in the chuska. A well woven navajo rug will have on average approximately 40 to 50 wefts per linear inch. The use of finely spun yarn enables some weavers to create very intricate geometric designs.

She is one of only two legendary master weavers identified in mark winter s the master weavers the us post office honored her in 2004 with a stamp bearing the image of one of her rugs a spectacular 3 column. Daisy taugelchee world s most famous navajo rug weaver daisy tougelchee was born around 1909 or 1911 and is considered the greatest 20th century navajo weaver winning the gallup ceremonial for 25 years. By ernie bulow special to the times.