Rugs For Cannabineer

cannabineer said:

Double dang. I hoped I had a true traditional. But it still looks faaaaabulous in the bedroom ... unlike me. cn

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You do. JB altered the size, not the design.


No weaver will copy another weaver's design. It's authentic and unique. That's why it threw me off. The design looks like the weaver was trying something new. It's a beautiful piece of art. My dad was furious at the condition of the rug (not your fault).

About the condition ... I am not bothered. I'd rather have an article that shows honest hard use than one that's been kept museum-pristine. I would wager the weaver would be pleased (should her soul note these proceedings) that the rug or blanket had a full life of use. Now of course, i am putting it to pasture as a tapestry. I consider that an honorable retirement. cn

I believe the Navajo's refer to that as a Soul Line, as they believe when weaving a rug, the rug will steal the weaver's soul, thus the soul line is to prevent the rug from stealing their Soul

Rugs are quite fascinating, the more you know of the rug's country of origin, the countries cultures and traditions, the more appealing and interesting the rugs become

My other prize textile is the genuine prayer rug my recently-deceased uncle brought back from Saudi in the '50s. He gave it to me as a wedding present over half a lifetime ago. It is unspectacular, being red&black, but it's the real thing. And in sound condition. cn

cannabineer said:

About the condition ... I am not bothered. I'd rather have an article that shows honest hard use than one that's been kept museum-pristine. I would wager the weaver would be pleased (should her soul note these proceedings) that the rug or blanket had a full life of use. Now of course, i am putting it to pasture as a tapestry. I consider that an honorable retirement. cn

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He's an old trader from way back. My love of Navajo artistry came from him. Personally, I love the worn look of that rug. It's perfect for a tapestry. Just keep it out of the sun. Those vegetable dyes will bleach completely out.

digging said:

I believe the Navajo's refer to that as a Soul Line, as they believe when weaving a rug, the rug will steal the weaver's soul, thus the soul line is to prevent the rug from stealing their Soul

Rugs are quite fascinating, the more you know of the rug's country of origin, the countries cultures and traditions, the more appealing and interesting the rugs become

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Actually that isn't a Navajo concept. They call it a flaw. There are several explanations as to why the flaw is included. The story I've heard all my life, I come from a long line of trading post families and Navajo relatives, is that it allows the weaver's creativity and skill to "escape" the rug.

cannabineer said:

My other prize textile is the genuine prayer rug my recently-deceased uncle brought back from Saudi in the '50s. He gave it to me as a wedding present over half a lifetime ago. It is unspectacular, being red&black, but it's the real thing. And in sound condition. cn

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you could start a rug collection.