Navajo Weaving: Churro Wool on the Loom
Tom Renshaw·Published
Living Tradition
Navajo weaving on upright looms using Churro sheep wool. Textiles range from blankets to rugs commanding thousands at auction.
Churro Sheep
Long-staple, low-grease wool ideal for hand-spinning. Restored after 1930s government livestock reduction.
Regional Styles
- Two Grey Hills: natural colors, intricate geometry
- Ganado: deep red with black/white
- Wide Ruins: banded earth tones
- Teec Nos Pos: complex serrated edges
