Daisy Taugelchee Rug

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.

Daisy taugelchee rug.

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. 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. Betty charlie navajo two grey hills rug c.

Daisy taugelchee is widely considered the most talented navajo weaver and spinner who ever lived. Notable weavers past and present would include daisy taugelchee cora curley marilyn john katherine nathaniel and larry nathaniel. Contact two grey hills. 30 x 47 colors.

A two grey hills from toadlena has an average of 40 50. The tightest weaving we have ever had. 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. World s most famous rug weaver courtesy photo daisy taugelchee poses in front of a painting of one of her classic rugs.

The story behind two grey hills begins in the chuska. Black white gray and beige. History of two grey hills. By ernie bulow special to the times.

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. 2010 30 x 23. Master weaver daisy taugelchee 1911 1990 considered to be the most famous of all the navajo weavers. A typical navajo rug has approximately 30 wefts to the linear inch.

Medicine man gallery specializes in old navajo indian rugs from two grey hills including rugs by master weavers such as daisy tauglechee. Daisy taugelchee 1911 1990 is the most celebrated navajo weaver ever. 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.