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10 Plant Navajo Dye Chart
Craftsperson: Maggie Begay

Navajo Dye Charts display samples of plants that are the source for the colors of the vegetal dyes used to dye wool for Navajo weaving. Every Dye Chart is different and the plant samples will vary depending upon the time of the year during which they are harvested. Also, the "rug" being woven will vary in size, design, and color. Some rugs are shown on a scale model of an upright loom, the 'primitive' type used by Navajo weavers.

Ten plant Navajo Dye Chart by Maggie Begay.

74-DC-1050, 10 Plant Navajo Dye Chart: $65.00
Made by: Maggie Begay (unsigned)
Approximate Size of frame: 14.25" wide, 11.25" high
Frame color: Light oak.
This piece has a self-leveling picture hanger attached to the back.
Any ripples or wrinkling seen around the frame is due to shrink-wrap.

Dye charts are available with 5 to 16 plants and range in size from 5" x 7" up to 18" x 24" in finished wood frames. Prices range from $30.00 to $195.00. Frames are assorted in light and dark wood and generally do not have hangers on the back. One can add a nail-on hanger or place them in an easel for easy display. Herbal Medicine Charts showing various medicinal plants used by the Navajo are also available for generally the same sizes and prices. See other pages for details.

Close-up view of ten plant Navajo Dye Chart.

Closer view of this 10 Plant Dye Chart. Note that pieces of yarn in the weaving extend out to the plant
material that produces the vegetal dye for that color and that the "rug" is actually strung on a miniature loom.
This Dye Chart displays Indian Paint Brush, Small Snake Weed, Globe Mallow, Blue Flower Lupine, Red Onion Skin, Sagebrush, Sumac Berries, Juniper Mistletoe, Rabbit Brush, and Juniper Bark. Samples in other dye charts may be different.

Other Dye Charts will vary in the plant samples displayed as well as in the colors used in the weaving. If this is a concern to you, please email or call or note any special requests on the order form in the space provided, as other pieces may be available.
Order with confidence as your Satisfaction is Guaranteed.

Item Number: 74-DC-1050
(Please Note: The exact item pictured above has been sold, but other similar items are available.)
Price: $65.00
S/H: $15.90, includes Insurance. Ships via UPS.

To order this item, use our secure Shopping Cart or contact us.

Another Ten Plant Navajo Dye Chart by Maggie Begay

74-DC-1053, 10 Plant Navajo Dye Chart: $65.00
Made by: Maggie Begay (unsigned)
Approximate Size of frame: 14.25" wide, 11.25" high
Frame color: Light oak.
This piece has a self-leveling picture hanger attached to the back.
Any ripples or wrinkling seen around the frame is due to shrink-wrap.

Closer view of this 10 Plant Dye Chart. Note that pieces of yarn in the weaving extend out to the plant
material that produces the vegetal dye for that color and that the "rug" is actually strung on a miniature loom.
This Dye Chart displays Red Onion Skin, Rose Hips, Blue Flower Lupine, Gamble Oak Bark, Rabbit Brush, Small Snake Weed, Alder Bark, Sumac Berries, Red Onion Skin and Rubber Plant. Samples in other dye charts may be different.

Other Dye Charts may vary somewhat in the plant samples displayed as well as in the colors used in the weaving. If this is a concern to you, please email or call or note any special requests on the order form in the space provided, as other pieces may be available.
Order with confidence as your Satisfaction is Guaranteed.

Item Number: 74-DC-1053
(Please Note: The item shipped will differ from the
one shown above. Call or email for information.)
Price: $65.00
S/H: $15.90, includes Insurance. Ships via UPS.

To order this item, use our secure Shopping Cart or contact us.

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PLEASE NOTE: Orders of multiple items may result in a reduction of the total
amount charged for shipping/handling/insurance that is listed per item.
Any such reduction will occur before charging your credit card.

Free Shipping/Handling/Insurance on all Navajo rug orders over $500.00
Free Shipping/Handling/Insurance on all other orders over $250.00
(S/H/I fees posted on orders of multiple items that when added together total over $500.00 for
rugs, or over $250.00 for all other items will be adjusted off before charging your credit card.)

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