Two-Faced Navajo Rug by Rosebelle Nez
A true marvel of Navajo textile artistry, this two-faced rug by Rosebelle Nez exemplifies a rare and sophisticated weaving tradition. Crafted using the weft-faced double weave technique, this exquisite rug features a unique pattern on each side—requiring the artist to weave the unseen side in near-blind precision, often with only a mirror or memory as a guide. The result is a dual-story textile, one face always hidden yet equally intentional. Woven with 100% sheep wool, this rug reflects not only mastery of technical skill but a deep cultural legacy. With less than a dozen active weavers creating two-faced rugs today, this piece stands as a testament to Rosebelle's innovation and devotion. Each strand carries the tension between outward and inward-facing storytelling, inviting collectors to appreciate the unseen beauty as much as the visible pattern.
- Artist: Rosebelle Nez from Kinlichee, Arizona
- Navajo rug
- Materials: 100% sheep wool
- Size: 23.5"x18"
- Care instructions: Includes a “Caring for Your Textile” brochure
- Handcrafted, Native American craft
- Made in the United States
- Not eligible for any discounts or promotional offers.
Original: $630.00
-65%$630.00
$220.50
Description
A true marvel of Navajo textile artistry, this two-faced rug by Rosebelle Nez exemplifies a rare and sophisticated weaving tradition. Crafted using the weft-faced double weave technique, this exquisite rug features a unique pattern on each side—requiring the artist to weave the unseen side in near-blind precision, often with only a mirror or memory as a guide. The result is a dual-story textile, one face always hidden yet equally intentional. Woven with 100% sheep wool, this rug reflects not only mastery of technical skill but a deep cultural legacy. With less than a dozen active weavers creating two-faced rugs today, this piece stands as a testament to Rosebelle's innovation and devotion. Each strand carries the tension between outward and inward-facing storytelling, inviting collectors to appreciate the unseen beauty as much as the visible pattern.
- Artist: Rosebelle Nez from Kinlichee, Arizona
- Navajo rug
- Materials: 100% sheep wool
- Size: 23.5"x18"
- Care instructions: Includes a “Caring for Your Textile” brochure
- Handcrafted, Native American craft
- Made in the United States
- Not eligible for any discounts or promotional offers.
