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16 Plant Navajo Dye Chart
Navajo Dye Charts display samples of plants that are the source for the colors of the vegetal dyes used to dye wool for Navajo weaving. Every Dye Chart is different and the plant samples will vary depending upon the time of the year during which they are harvested. Also, the "rug" being woven will vary in size, design, and color. Some rugs are shown on a scale model of an upright loom, the 'primitive' type used by Navajo weavers.

Craftsperson: Maggie Begay
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16 Plant Navajo Dye Chart by Maggie Begay.

74-DC-1668, 16 Plant Navajo Dye Chart: $185.00.
Made by: Maggie Begay (unsigned).
Approximate Size of frame: 21.75" wide, 17.75" high.
Frame color: Light Cherry
This piece has a self-leveling picture hanger attached to the top of the back.
Any ripples or wrinkling seen around the frame is due to shrink-wrap.

Dye charts are available with 8 to 16 plants and range in size from 9.5" x 11.5" up to 18" x 24" in finished wood frames. Prices range from $40.00 to $195.00. Frames are assorted in light and dark wood and may or may not have hangers on the back. One can add a nail-on hanger or place them in an easel for easy display. Herb or Medicine Charts showing various herbal medicinal plants used by the Navajo are also available for generally the same sizes and prices. See other pages for details.

Please note that the colors are mostly brighter than shown in these images and the background material is an off-white.

Closer view of 16 plant Navajo Dye Chart by Maggie Begay.

Closer view of this 16 plant Dye Chart. Note that pieces of yarn in the weaving
extend out to the plant material that produces the vegetal dye for that color.

This Dye Chart displays Blue Flower Lupine, Sunflower, Red Gilia, Brown Onion Skin, Globe Mallow, Small Snake Weed, Gamble Oak Bark, Rubber Plant, Rose Hips, Red Onion Skin, Indian Paint Brush, Alder Bark, Juniper Bark, Rabbit Brush, Mormon Tea, and Sumac Berries.

Every Dye Chart is different and the plant samples will vary depending
upon the time of the year when they are harvested.
Also, the "rug" being woven will vary in size, design, and color.
Some rugs are shown on a scale model loom as is the case for this item.

Close-up of 16 Plant Navajo Dye Chart

Close-up of the "rug weaving" inside the 16 plant Dye Chart.
This "rug" example is actually strung on a miniature loom.

Item Number: 74-DC-1668
*Please Note: Each dye chart is different in the choice of plant samples, the layout of the
samples, and the rug weaving, so the item shipped may vary from the one shown above.
(Please Note: The item pictured above is the exact item to be shipped.)
Price: 185.00
S/H: $35.50, includes insurance.**
**Because of the high cost of shipping, packaging, and handling for 16 Plant Navajo Dye
Charts and 16 Plant Navajo Medicine Charts, the minimum for Free S/H/I is $500.00.

Order with confidence as your Satisfaction is Guaranteed.

Another Sixteen Plant Navajo Dye Chart by Maggie Begay

16 Plant Navajo Dye Chart by Maggie Begay.

74-DC-1670, 16 Plant Navajo Dye Chart: $185.00.
Made by: Maggie Begay (unsigned).
Approximate Size of frame: 22.25" wide, 18.75" high.
Frame color: Medium Brown Oak
This piece has a self-leveling picture hanger attached to the top of the back.
Any ripples or wrinkling seen around the frame is due to shrink-wrap.

Please note that the colors are mostly brighter than shown in these images and the background material is an off-white.

Closer view of 16 plant Navajo Dye Chart by Maggie Begay.

Closer view of this 16 plant Dye Chart. Note that pieces of yarn in the weaving
extend out to the plant material that produces the vegetal dye for that color.

This Dye Chart displays Blue Flower Lupine, Brown Onion Skin, Globe Mallow, Rubber Plant, Red Onion Skin, Sumac Bark, Yellow Sweet Clover, Sumac/Pinon Pitch/Yellow Ocher, Mormon Tea, Small Snake Weed, Chamizo, Rose Hips, Juniper Mistletoe, Single Flower Actinea, Sumac Berries, and Juniber Bark.

Close-up of 16 Plant Navajo Dye Chart

Close-up of the "rug weaving" inside the 16 plant Dye Chart.
This "rug" example is actually strung on a miniature loom.

Item Number: 74-DC-1670
*Please Note: Each dye chart is different in the choice of plant samples, the layout of the
samples, and the rug weaving, so the item shipped may vary from the one shown above.
(Please Note: The item pictured above is the exact item to be shipped.)
Price: 185.00
S/H: $35.50, includes insurance.**
**Because of the high cost of shipping, packaging, and handling for 16 Plant Navajo Dye
Charts and 16 Plant Navajo Medicine Charts, the minimum for Free S/H/I is $500.00.

Order with confidence as your Satisfaction is Guaranteed.

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PLEASE NOTE: Orders of multiple items may result in a reduction of the total
amount charged for shipping/handling/insurance that is listed per item.
Any such reduction will occur before charging your credit card.

Free Shipping/Handling/Insurance on all Navajo rug orders over $500.00.*
Free Shipping/Handling/Insurance on all other orders over $250.00.**
*S/H/I fees posted on orders of multiple items that when added together total over $500.00,
for rugs, or over $250.00, for all other items (except 16 Plant Dye Charts and 16 Plant
Medicine Charts), will be adjusted off of the total before charging your credit card.
**Free S/H/I on all orders of 16 Plant Dye Charts and 16 Plant Medicine Charts over $500.00.

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