This is a small handwoven Navajo (Diné) rug or textile, measuring approximately 26″ × 19.5″. It is designed primarily as a wall hanging (evident from the purple yarn corner ties/tassels). 

• Field/background: Heathered/medium gray wool.

• Border: Solid black outer border with purple and black binding.

• Central motif: Large black diamond outlined in white, containing a bold geometric form (resembling a stylized cross, stepped diamond, or central “figure” with red and black blocks).

• Surrounding elements: Stepped (terraced/serrated) designs in deep red/maroon on the sides; gray stepped corner motifs with red accents; small white hourglass/bow-tie shapes; additional red stepped triangles and geometric fillers.

• Overall style: Symmetrical geometric patterning typical of Navajo tapestry weaving (weft-faced plain weave). The palette of natural/carded gray + black + white + aniline or commercial red is common.

• Construction notes: Flatwoven wool (appears handspun or commercial wool yarn). The purple corner ties are added for hanging and are not part of the woven structure itself.

Style classification

This aligns most closely with Klagetoh-influenced or non-regional/commercial Navajo weaving traditions (sometimes overlapping with Ganado diamond styles).

• Klagetoh pieces classically feature a gray or tan field with bold central diamonds, stepped/serrated edges, and red/black/white accents (contrasting with classic Ganado’s deep red field). 

• The central diamond-plus-cross-like element and stepped side motifs are widespread in mid-to-late 20th-century trading-post and contemporary Navajo work. It is not a classic Storm Pattern (which centers on a rectangle/hogan with lightning zigzags to the four sacred mountains) nor a pure Two Grey Hills (natural undyed colors only, finer natural grays/browns/blacks/whites).

Age, authenticity & value context

• Likely age: Mid-to-late 20th century (roughly 1950s–1990s) or later commercial production. The even gray field, bright red, tight geometry, and hanging ties point away from early transitional or Classic Period pieces.

• Materials: Wool weft (handspun or machine-spun commercial yarn) on a wool or cotton warp—standard for Navajo rugs of this era.

• Condition: Is clean and intact with no visual damage, stains, or heavy wear visible on the face. Corner ties are present and functional.

It is a classic example of Navajo geometric design adapted for the decorative/tourist and collector market while retaining traditional weaving techniques and symbolic geometry (diamonds, steps, and centered motifs often carry cultural associations with balance, protection, or landscape elements, though exact meanings vary by weaver and region). accents. The brighter blues and red point to commercial (aniline or synthetic) dyes rather than

This piece has been used for display only in a non-smoking environment.

I HAVE A PHOTO OF THE NAVAJO WOMAN WHO MADE THIS PIECE. I do not know her name nor exactly where this rug was made except it is from Northern Arizona, possibly in Tuba City.