9A-H1605
68_HOW NAVAJO RUGS ARE MADE
This scene represents the making of a
Navajo rug in the Indians' home or Hogan,
which is done in the winter time. In summer,
the weaving is done outdoors under the shade
of a tree. After the wool has been sheared
from the sheep, sorted and washed, it is
carded, to make the fibers lie in one direction,
which is here being done by the small girl in
the center. It is then worked into a cord and
wound upon a distaff, which is being done by
the woman at the left. This operation is re-
peated many times until the cord has been
twisted to the desired fineness and hardness.
That which is to be red is then dyed. The
last step is the weaving. The manner of
weaving and the loom with an unfinished
blanket, or rug, are shown at the right. These
fabrics, of all wool, and entirely hand-made
are becoming greatly appreciated for their
wearing qualities no less than their striking
ė beauty
DISTRIBUTED BY J. R. WILLIS, BOX 665. ALBUQUERQUE, N. M.
