Two Grey Hills Circa 1980

Two Grey Hills rug , circa 1980s. excellent condition. tight weave.  55 1/2"L  x  31"w.

 

The weavers of Toadlena/Two Grey Hills did not like to use of such flashy colors in their textiles. They preferred the natural colors produced by the their sheep, blending them together by a process called "carding," which produced a broad palate of natural hues.

Black, gray, beige, brown, cream and white are the signature colors for a Toadlena/Two Grey Hills textile, which makes them easily distinguishable from other Navajo weavings.