Monday, March 7, 2011

Navajo Weaver

Meet Nanabah Aragon, a very talented traditional Navajo weaver.  She’s at work on one of her spectacular rugs and was very gracious to allow me to take her photo while she was at work.  She is one of a few weavers that were at the Indian Fair & Market at the Heard Museum.
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12 comments:

  1. KathyMarch 7, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    Beautiful photo. Good job!

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  2. brattcatMarch 7, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    look at that tangle of yarns spilling out of the basket! and that beautiful jacket (?) on the back of the chair.

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  3. irinapicturesMarch 7, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    The rug full of human energy and work. What can be better.

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  4. RandyMarch 7, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Wonderful photo! I love the look of the rug.

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  5. JackMarch 7, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Nice photo, Sharon. Some of the CDP participants are getting more confidence about asking subjects if it is OK to take their pictures. Glad you did.

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  6. JudyMarch 7, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    These are very sought after rugs and can be quite valuable. I hope that some of the younger generation are learning this art form. This is a nice picture of an artist hard at work.

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  7. RedPatMarch 7, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    I have the utmost respect for weavers - their work is so labour intensive! Nice shot of a master at work!

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  8. LowellMarch 7, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    I'm in awe of the skill of these women. We've saw Navajo women weave rugs in northern Arizona years ago. That Indian Fair and Market must have been interesting and a lot of fun!

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  9. cieldequimperMarch 7, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    I'm pretty sure that rug is a beauty, as is the crafter.

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  10. KateMarch 7, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    This is one of the many reasons why I love the Southwest! the textiles and weaving are superb. I also love her jewelry...another craft that beautifies.

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  11. MagpieMarch 7, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    How nice of her to allow you to take her picture. Such a talent that I hope is being passed down to new generations.

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  12. T. BecqueMarch 7, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Such patience that would take! A true artist.

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