Crystal Navajo rugs - regional Navajo rug
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Crystal initially emerged as a regional Navajo rug style and center during the Navajo Rug Period 1890-1920, but the design radically transformed in the 1940's. The typical contemporary Crystal Navajo rugs are banded not bordered, featuring vegetal-dyed yarns in warm golds, browns, greens, and a touch of black. Occasionally a weaver deviates and employs either very pale or very dark hues. Though a variety of patterns can be found in the bands of color, a common type Crystal Navajo rug is a two color, either straight or wavy line configuration.

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