Moab History: The Navajo Biil
The “Biil” (pronounced “beel”) is a dress comprised of two identical panels.
The “Biil” (pronounced “beel”) is a dress comprised of two identical panels.
Tree of Life weavings depict corn stalks emerging from a Navajo Wedding Basket.
Germantown blankets were primarily woven between 1864 and 1910.
The term “Chief Blanket” comes from the wearers of the textiles themselves.
The Ganado Red style of weaving is likely the best known of all Navajo rugs
The Yeibechai or simply “Yei” style of weaving originated just south of Shiprock, NM.
The Moab Museum considers traditional Indigenous weavings as part of “The People’s Tapestry” exhibit
The Moab Sun News chatted with the museum’s curatorial and collections manager.
Teec Nos Pos style weaving rose to prominence in 1905.
Lopez Arch has an interesting naming derivative that highlights the presence of Mexican cowboys.