This Burntwater rug by Diné (Navajo) weaver Larose Bia of Chinle, Arizona, reflects a weaving style known for its soft earth tones and vegetal-dyed wool. Woven from sheep wool dyed with plant-based dyes, this rug features subtle pastel tones and natural color variation. The Burntwater style is known for combining bordered rug layouts with complex geometric centers and soft, blended color palettes.
The Burntwater style originated north of the Rio Puerco Valley near Sanders, Arizona. In 1968, Philomena Yazzie was the first Navajo weaver to combine the design elements of bordered rugs, from Ganado and Two Grey Hills, with the earth-toned vegetal-dyed colors from the Crystal regional style. Navajo rug traders and collectors alike quickly embraced this new look. Using both commercial and handspun yarns, the Burntwater has evolved into a bordered rug that has become increasingly intricate and complex in both its geometric center and accompanying design elements. Its plant- source colors reflect the unique beauty of the Southwest by using rich earth tones and soft pastels. Larose Bia has been weaving since the 1980s and is known for her vegetal-dyed wool weavings that reflect the natural beauty and colors of the Southwest landscape.
Artist: Larose Bia of Chinle, Arizona
Navajo rug
Materials: Sheep wool using plant-based dyes
Size: 27" x 30.5"
Care instructions: Includes a “Caring for Your Textile” brochure
Handcrafted, Native American rug
Made in the USA
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