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Navajo Loom For centuries masterpieces of textile art have been created by Pueblo and Navajo weavers using this type of "primitive stick" loom. Over 20,000 weavers of the Navajo Nation today use this loom. What more can we say? Many other weavers today are becoming interested in the Navajo weaving techniques. These looms are available in three sizes: Large (Rio Grande) (shown). Accommodates a 60" x 40" weaving, or (using up and over technique) 120" x 40". Actual loom size: 89" x 51". Alder wood, lightly finished with Danish oil. Small (Rio Grande), Accommodates a 38" x 28" weaving. Actual loom size: 58 1/2" x 38 1/2". Alder wood, lightly finished with Danish oil.

Included are all the rods, dowels, ropes, and a sacking needle, as well as our favorite "Navajo" style fork and battens (see Accessories). The large and small loom are equipped with curved-end battens, the student loom with straight battens.

Instructions: We recommend the book Weaving on a Navajo Loom by Rachel Brown or Noel Bennett's Navajo Weaving Way.

Large (Rio Grande) - $1000.00
Crating charge $60.00

Small (Rio Grande) (not shown) $575.00
Crating charge $15.00

Note: We will charge actual cost to ship the large and small Rio Grande Navajo Looms. Ask for a quote.

Instructions: We recommend the chapter on navajo weaving in Rachel Brown's WeavingSpinning and Dyeing or Noel Bennett's Navajo Weaving Way.

21.   "Navajo" Fork (Snipes) Large 2 " x 9 1/2" - $20.00 Small 1 1/8" x 9 1/2" - $12.00.

22.   "Navajo" Fork (Rio Grande) 1 3/4" x 12". Modelled after Rachel's favorite genuine Navajo fork with pointed handle and grips. $32.00

23.   Sacking Needles. Lengths 4" - $1.25, 5" - $1.50, 6" - $2.00, 7" - $3.00. Excellent for finishing off Navajo weavings.

24.   Tapestry Needle with blunt end (2 3/4") - $1.00

25.   Wide Batten for Navajo Weaving (1 1/2" width). Specify straight or curved end (easier to put in shed). Lengths 24" - $16.00, 33 1/2" - $20.00, 36" - $22.00, or 40" - $24.00. For bent or curved end add $5.00 to price.

26.   Narrow Batten for Navajo Weaving (3/4" width). Specify straight or curved end (easier to put in shed). Lengths 24" - $14.00, 33 1/2" - $16.00, 36" - $18.00, or 40" - $20. For bent or curved end add $4.00 to price.

Prices are subject to change without notice.