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Navajo Rugs Incorporate Spirit and Style

By: Craig Chambers.

Going back to the 1700s, Navajo rugs have been very popular among natives and visitors alike, the vibrant colors and eye-catching designs guaranteed to make a great addition to the home. The native Indians were quick to catch on to the commercial opportunities posed by the creation of these rugs, but nevertheless a lot of passion is put into each production, as they believe that part of their soul is actually transferred to the rug as it is being made
The combination of beauty, skill and fine workmanship ensures that the Navajo rug is a "must-have" for your home as you try and re-create that Southwestern style. The Navajo Indians are synonymous with the Southwest and the nation surrounds the "four corners" area, in New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado and Utah.
The Indians believe that humans are imperfect and that only God deserves the right to be called, so they normally incorporate a small element of imperfection in each Navajo rug that they make. You may have to look hard to see this, but it is an intrinsic value that is very important to them and rest assured, it does not detract from the splendor of the product.
Navajo rugs were originally constructed by using hard cotton thread, but when Spanish settlers arrived in the region they introduced the Indians to sheep's wool and this was found to make a more durable product. As time went by, visitors to the region from all around the world marveled at the craftsmanship of the Navajo rug and snapped them up as souvenirs.
The Navajo rug is one of the most popular styles of southwestern rug and is famous for its intricate pattern designs, often featuring sharp geometric divisions, shapes and lines. It is said that the Navajo incorporate a family emblem of great significance within their creations.
Almost always, the design of the Navajo rug includes testament to the environment within which they live. The Indians are at one with the region and are proud to display what the area represents in their creation. When you bring a Navajo rug into your home and use as an area rug, or even in some cases a table runner or even a wall decoration, you start to bring the spirit of the outside into your home as well.
While Southwestern decor may be known for its minimalism, certainly as far as some of the primary furniture items are concerned, you can add a significant splash of color and style to any room with the addition of a Southwestern Navajo rug. The rug can represent a marvelous centerpiece or a great accessory.
Whether you have a lodge, a log home or are creating a rustic style for a room in your home, you can choose from a Navajo rug or other tapestries in a variety of sizes and styles. The rugs measure 32" x 64" typically, while a runner right measures 30" x 96". Choose your space and select accordingly.

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For more material on navajo rug, get the popular free Rustic Southwest Decorating Guide by author Craig Chambers, founder of Mission Del Rey Southwest, for unique ideas and rustic decorating advice. www.missiondelrey.com.

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