Teec Nos Pos Area Weavings
In a remote area west of Shiprock, New Mexico, the Teec Nos Pos Trading Post was established in 1905. Its weavers produce a tightly woven, intricate design, often in small amounts of bright colors. Some synthetic-dyed handspun yarns are used along with commercial yarns. Often the primary design is an outline of zigzags, triangles and serrated diamonds. |  | |
This small Teec Nos Pos is made with very light subtle colors. It measures 30 inches by 16 inches.
The figurative images in this weaving are one of a kind. The boarder of this weaving is outlined with an olive color. It is very intricate and measures 48 inches by 74 inches.
This is a tight pictorial weaving. The Teec Nos Pos design in highly sought and collected. This figurative element of this weaving unique. It measures 72 inches by 45 inches.
Teec Nos Pos is one of the classic Navajo weaving designs. This an older piece that also has characteristics of the Storm designs. It measures 34 inches by 26 1/2 inches.
This Teec Nos Pos is "bulletproof", meaning it is tightly woven. It measures 49 inches by 71 inches.
This Teec Nos Pos is a thick weave. It would make for an excellent floor rug. The colors are neutral and would enhance any room. It measures 36 inches by 59 inches.
This Teec Nos Pos weaving has a wonderful green color in the serrated areas. It measures 46 inches by 82 inches.
Unusually square this Navajo Weavings is stunning. The geometric pattern of this Teec Nos Pos is lovely. It measures 54 inches by 49 inches.
Finely woven in rich earth tones this beautiful example of a Classic Teec Nos Pos style weaving rug. Measures close to 4 by 6 feet. Condition is excellent.
Teec Nos Pos area weaving measures close to 4 by 6 feet. Condition is excellent and this would make a great rug or wall piece.
Regional Style Rugs (1940-Present) are also called Geographical Style. The Teec Nos Pos area is in Utah and this style was heavily influenced by the patterns of Oriental rugs, the Navajo weavers liked the balance and patterns. Measuring 53 inches by 75 inches this size is uncommon today, a fabulous weaving with great rich colors.
Exquisite Teec Nos Pos weaving by Nellie Bitsui of Chinle, Arizona. Born in 1935, Nellie has been weaving since the 1950's and she is known for the Teec style. The featured weaving is in a beautiful palette of natural shades of the wool with touches of sage green. Measuring close to 3 and 1/2 feet by 6 feet, this is a large weaving and a superb collectors piece.
Teec Nos Pos weaving by Navajo weaver, Bessie Blackgoat. This weaving features some very unique colors. Woven in shades of rose, pink, turquoise, red, black and gray, in a classic Teec Nos Pos style design. Measuring 40 inches by 56 inches, close to a 3 by foot rug size.
Natural wool colors, finely hand spun make this Teec Nos Pos by Roslyn Begay a wonderful weaving for any collection. Roslyn has put a weaver's path line from the center of the rug to the outside border. This allows for her spirit and energy to flow in out of the weaving. Measuring 34 inches by 44 inches.
Weaver Rosemary Sagg is featured in the reference book American Indian Textiles. Rich jewel toned colors of Ruby red, deep turquoise, yellow Topaz, are on a neutral background of shades of gray and browns. The distinctive style of the Teec Nos Pos weavings are sought after by collectors who admire the sophisticated patterns and colorful designs.
