North American Navajo carpet with geometric motifs, circa 1940s.

North American Navajo carpet with geometric motifs, circa 1970s. Handwoven Navajo carpet in pure wool with a geometric pattern in cream, brown, black, grey and red tones. The composition is structured around a symmetrical central field with angular motifs and a pronounced dark border. Origin: Navajo, North America. Material: Pure wool. Dimensions: L. 144 cm, W. 74 cm. Period: Circa 1970s. Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear. Bio: Flatwoven wool carpets with geometric patterns have a long tradition among several Indigenous peoples of North America, particularly in the Southwestern United States. Patterns and weaving techniques vary considerably between different traditions and periods.