Two Gray Hills Rug

Daisy Tauglechee is regarded by many as the greatest Navajo weaver of the last century. She was known for her ability to create exceptionally fine, beautifully orchestrated weavings and for her prominent role in developing the Two Gray Hills style. The type, which emerged in the 1920s as one of the regional reservation styles, is characterized by undyed wool-white, black, grays and browns; intricate, precisely rendered geometric designs, often with a central diamond motif; and extremely fine weave. Indeed, Tauglechee's weavings often contain approximately 115 weft stitches per inch as compared to the conventional standard of 35. In this classic work, Tauglechee skillfully combined the neutral colors of the natural wool with a complex composition of interlocking geometric shapes. The result is an overall sensation of energy, balance and harmony, the essence of Navajo aesthetics.