Rugs of the People

Weavers get behind-the-scenes glimpse at museum's collection

By Shondiin Silversmith
Navajo Times

WINDOW ROCK, Nov. 27, 2013

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(Times photo – Donovan Quintero)

TOP PHOTO: Navajo Technical University instructor Roy Kady, middle, examines a rug woven over a hundred years ago during the Textile Tour/Discussion held at the Navajo Nation Museum in Window Rock.

MIDDLE: As Navajo Technical University instructor Roy Kady, left, studies a Navajo rug dress, Navajo Nation Museum curator Clarenda Begay speaks to students who want to learn more about Navajo rugs on Nov 19 in Window Rock.

BOTTOM: Rug weaving student Angie Roan from Window Rock studies the design patterns on a rug on display at the Navajo Nation Museum in Window Rock during the Textile Tour/Discussion on Nov 19.