Navajo Rugs by Winnie Henry
This page has photos of Winnie Henry’s rug weaving patterns and gives information how to order a Navajo rug.
Some of Winnie’s traditional Navajo rug designs
“Art is life to me.” Upon returning from her boarding school years, Winnie knew weaving was valuable. She realized it could be an art that died and knew she had to keep it. Winnie continues today to weave many traditional patterns such as the Chinle, Lightning, Two Grey Hills, Yeibichai, Chiefs, Ganado Red, Big Star, and Storm. (Photos of these rugs.) This is her personal expression of beauty–a harmonious synthesis of elements that expresses activity, movement and energy.
See full article about Winnie’s life and weaving here.
Chinle pattern by Winnie Henry
Lightning pattern by Winnie Henry
Lightning pattern by Winnie Henry
Talking Bird pattern by Winnie Henry
Diamond pattern by Winnie Henry
Chief Rug by Winnie Henry
Big Star Rug by Winnie Henry
Yei pattern (not by Winnie)
You can order a custom-made Navajo rug from Winnie and, if you are in are at an Arizona location, arrange a weaving demonstration and talk:
Winnie Henry
PO Box 1583
Chinle, AZ 86503
Estimated costs, depending on design:
2 x 3, $460
3 x 4, $775
4 x 5, $1,075
4 x 6, $1,375
5 x 6, $1675
50% deposit, balance on pick up in Chinle or with COD delivery. Buyer pays shipping, insurance, COD fees or picks up in Chinle, AZ.
first posted March 1, 2015