The collections of the National Museum of the American Indian include more than 800 Navajo textiles. The earliest of these range from striped textiles made during the early nineteenth century to notable “wearing” blankets that illustrate the beauty of pieces woven by Navajo women for use within their own families. With the arrival of the railroads, which brought soldiers, tourists, and other visitors to the Navajo area beginning in the 1880s, many weavers began to commercially produce simpler or more quickly woven textiles, including rugs and smaller pieces. At the early-twentieth-century height of production, these were sold through trading posts and other middlemen. Contemporary Navajo weavers have taken inspiration from all these traditions, reintroducing vegetal dyes, fine weaving, and personal artistry. Ten full-color 5 x 7" blank notecards (5 each of 2 styles) with envelopes in a decorative folio. ISBN: 0-7649-2945-3. 0767$9.95 Navajo Blanket Notecard Navajo blanket, Third Phase Chief Blanket-style rug, ca. 1895 from the National Museum of the American Indian. The entire object is pictured on the back cover. 5 x 7" blank notecard with white envelope. 8391$2.50 Navajo Sarape Poncho Notecard Navajo sarape poncho, ca. 1825-60 from the National Museum of the American Indian. The entire object is pictured on the back cover. 5 x 7" blank notecard with white envelope. 8390$2.50 All of our pictures enlarge; click on any picture for a closer look. Text & images protected by copyright. Join for Our Monthly E-mail Newsletter Private list, unsubscribe any time. View e-mail archive Home | Customer Service Center | Ordering Information