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"Eye Dazzlers" From the Permanent Collection
| Place: | Walther Gallery (Gallery A) |
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| Date From: | 9/21/2018 |
| Date To: | 9/22/2019 |
| Summary: | Around the turn of the 20th century, Navajo weavers began to produce thick, elaborately designed rugs of brilliantly colored, hand-spun wool. The characteristic geometric patterns and beautiful, bright colors of this weaving style became known as the "Eye Dazzler." Similarly sophisticated are the patterns woven into a hand-loomed coverlet, embroidered into a paisley shawl, and sewn into the decorative detail of beaded moccasins, bags and busy pieced quilts. Enjoy these pieces from the museum collection selected in the same spirit of the Eye Dazzler, reflecting what artisans have long understood - that color, pattern and detail excite the human eye and bring pleasure to the beholder. |
| Related Objects: |
2962.162 (Coverlet, "Leaves Overshot Coverlet", 1800-1850)
2962.340 (Shawl, "Paisley Shawl", 1860 - 1880)
3776.1 (Quilt, "Tobacco Novelty Quilt", 1912 - 1918)
NN98.96 (Quilt, "Crazy Quilt and Quilt Squares", 1880 - 1920)
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