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. |  | |
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.
Nellie Bitsuie, was born in 1935, and has been actively weaving since the 1950's. She lives in Chinle, Arizona and is known for weaving the Teec Nos Pos area style rugs. Featured is a fine quality weaving in natural shades of beiges, browns and tans, with a touch of sage green. This rugs measures 45 and 1/2 inches by 59 1/2 inches.
Spectacular Teec Nos Pos Navajo rug measures 5 feet 5 inches by 9 feet 5 inches. Woven in neutral shades of browns, gray, tan, cream, black and a little red. The size, condition, age and quality of a large weaving commands a great market value today, when very few weavings are being produced of this caliber. Teec Nos Pos lies near the Four Corners Area just into Arizona. The designs of the weaving style are bold, intricate, geometric elements, that are said to have been originally influenced by Oriental rug designs.
"Be Green" !!! That's the new buzz word. This beautiful Teec Nos Pos weaving in shades of gray and green, is crisp in design and wonderfully executed. It is unusual to find a Teec rug in monotone colors. Measuring 32 inches by 44 inches it is perfect piece for the wall or the floor.
Pictured is a rich jewel toned Teec Nos Pos style rug. The design was originally influenced by the Oriental carpet patterns. There is still a reminiscence of that flavor in this Navajo rug. It has shades of teal, burgundy, gray, and earth tones.
Woven sometime around 1950, this Teec Nos Pos style rug is very striking. We currently have it hanging on the gallery wall and it is gorgeous. Handspun wool, simple four color patterning, and excellent condition make this rug a great piece for the Navajo rug collector.
This fine Teec Nos Pos Navajo weaving is an older piece from a private collection and was created by an unknown weaver. This piece has handspun wool in soft beautiful colors and measures 46" by 86".
Shown is a lovely Teec Nos Pos weaving made of hand spun wool. This piece is 46 inches by 86 inches.
This lovely and sophisticated Teec Nos Pos weaving was made by the talented weaver, Bessie Lee, around 1970. This piece is 45-1/2 inches by 72 inches.
This bright Teec Nos Pos weaving was made around 1940, and is in beautiful condition. The weaver is unknown, and the piece is thirty-four inches by fifty-six inches.
