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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;2manybooks, post: 9768024, member: 8267&quot;]I agree that there are reasons to be cautious about the identification. The Mexican copies of Navajo weaving have become very good. Look for signs that the warp threads have been threaded back into the weave, as well as multiple warps at the edges, as Taupou suggested. I don&#039;t see the edge cords that are typical of Navajo weaving, but perhaps they are just not visible in the black borders.</p><p><br /></p><p>There have been many extensive discussions on the forum about the distinctive technique of Navajo weaving. A search for &quot;Navajo rug&quot; posted by Taupou -</p><p><a href="https://www.antiquers.com/search/178198799/?q=Navajo+rug&amp;o=date&amp;c[user][0]=45" class="internalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.antiquers.com/search/178198799/?q=Navajo+rug&amp;o=date&amp;c[user][0]=45">https://www.antiquers.com/search/178198799/?q=Navajo+rug&amp;o=date&amp;c[user][0]=45</a>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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