Rena John, Rug, Yei, Navajo, 34" x 54"

Rena John, Rug, Yei, Navajo, 34" x 54"Traders like JB Moore would be the first to introduce Navajo art to collectors back east, but it was rugs (not silver) that first captured the imaginations of collectors and decorators. Following Moore's lead, other traders began marketing Navajo weaving and even influenced many of the well known styles. Today styles are not defined by regions but perfected by dedicated weavers from all parts of the Navajo Nation. We have put together a large

Traders like JB Moore would be the first to introduce Navajo art to collectors back east, but it was rugs (not silver) that first captured the imaginations of collectors and decorators. Following Moore's lead, other traders began marketing Navajo weaving and even influenced many of the well-known styles. Today styles are not defined by regions but perfected by dedicated weavers from all parts of the Navajo Nation. We have put together a large collection of rugs on our online Trading Post and hope you take time to look through them all. Hopefully, you find the perfect rug. Before trains arrived in this part of the world and businesses like the Fred Harvey Company started selling Navajo jewelry to the masses, most people back east knew nothing about the Navajo. Traders like JB Moore were among the first to introduce Navajo art to collectors back east, focusing on rugs, not silver. He put together a catalog of different weavings that would be sold in large quantities. More traders began to introduce Navajo weavings and even influence certain styles.

Today this tradition is carried on by the Trading Posts. We have a large collection of weavings from classic Ganado Reds to Germantown Revivals. We also have old antiques that have character from age, alongside new contemporary weavings. Enjoy looking through our online collection and remember: if you don’t see what you are looking for, we have many more in the Post.