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This is a classic pieces referred to as a Gallup Throw. Most of them were made in or near Gallup, New Mexico and were originally sold to the Fred Harvey … Continued

This style of weaving developed at the Wide Ruins Trading Post in Arizona where weavers worked with traders Bill and Sallie Lippincott. Sallie was the first trader to encourage the … Continued

These weavings are made in styles that were originally made as saddle blankets. Slightly thicker than the basic tapestry weave, the twill was popular because of its durability. Being under … Continued

This is a Raised Outline weaving which originated at the Coal Mine Mesa Trading Post near Tuba City, Arizona. By alternating weft threads, the weaver produced a weaving that had … Continued

This is a classic striped single Saddle Blanket. For years, these saddle blankets were the choice of Cowboys and Native riders for their durability. This style took less time to … Continued

Through the Navajo Rug Gallery, we are highlighting the art of handwoven traditional Navajo traditional rug making. the Navajo loom is upright and the wool being used is washed, spun … Continued

Brent always wants to show strength and courage in his paintings because he’s proud of his ancestors. He was always taught, “You have to know where you came from to … Continued

This painting shows an Arapaho girl at Sand Creek, Colorado wrapped in a blanket during winter right before the horrible tragedy of the Sand Creek Massacre which happened on November … Continued

“Take only what you need and leave the land as you found it.” – Arapaho proverb. Brent’s mother always told him stories about how she grew up sharing what her … Continued