1890s Transitional tribe_navajo Sterling Silver Post Sweet Pea

Sterling Silver Post Sweet Pea Single Petal Hoop Earrings with a Hand Textured Finish

Dennis takes 4-ply yarn and splits it in two

“P”) Sterling Silver Clip and Dangle Earrings with Hand Stamped Designs

1' 9" Width

1890s Transitional tribe_navajo Sterling Silver Post Sweet PeaCirca 1890s handwoven Navajo transitional weaving featuring a bold geometric design, woven with hand carded and hand spun wool using bright aniline dyes. Navajo weavings were originally made as blankets, but in the late 1800s the introduction of inexpensive machine woven blankets reduced demand for handwoven examples. As traders began marketing these textiles to tourists for use as rugs and wall hangings, their function and presentation gradually