For sale is an authentic, handwoven Navajo Yei (Yeibichai) rug measuring approximately 2 feet x 5.5 feet. This is a genuine Navajo textile, not Mexican or machine-made. The weaving features classic mid-20th-century wool, natural handwoven texture, a continuous warp selvage edge, and traditional ceremonial Yei figures.
Traditional Yeibichai / Yei design with spirit figures and feathered hands
Runner size: approx. 2’ × 5.5’
All wool with soft commercial-dye colors typical of Shiprock / Gallup trading post era
Classic Southwest color palette: terracotta, dusty blue, beige, brown, rose, and earth tones
Handwoven continuous warp selvage edges (proof of Navajo origin)
Excellent display piece for wall-hanging, entryway, gallery, or collector display
📌 Condition
The rug is in very good vintage condition. Minor edge curl and light wool fuzzing consistent with age, but no major holes, tears, or moth damage. Colors remain soft and attractive. The wool is strong and well-preserved.
🏜 About Navajo Yei Weavings
Yei and Yeibichai rugs depict ceremonial healing figures from Navajo tradition. Pieces featuring standing Yei figures—especially in runner formats—are highly collectible and desirable for both Native arts collectors and Southwestern interior design.